Chabot College
October 1999
Replaced Fall 2006
Course Outline for Health 1
Introduction to Health
Catalog Description
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Introduction to Health
3 units
Physiological, psychological, and social perspectives of health. Emphasis on knowledge, attitudes
and behaviors that will contribute to a healthy individual. 3 hours.
Expected Outcome for the Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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identify the behaviors and attitudes needed to obtain optimal physical and psychological
health;
describe how to become an informed health-care consumer;
identify methods of maintaining emotional and mental health;
explain the process and consequences of drug use, abuse and addiction;
develop a personal strategy for physical fitness, food choices and weight management;
describe basic human anatomy and physiology;
identify and evaluate contraceptive methods;
identify the role of prevention in cardiovascular, cancer and other lifestyle related diseases;
describe the risks and prevention of sexuality transmitted diseases and human
immunodeficiency virus infection;
describe effective steps toward saving our earth through environmental action;
explain aging as a culmination of life choices;
describe attitudes surrounding the issues of death and dying.
Course Content:
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Personal health
a.
health and wellness
b.
personal lifestyle
c.
health consumer issues
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Psychological health
a.
foundations of emotional health
b.
psychological problems
c.
stress management
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Drug use, abuse and addiction
a.
legal and illicit drugs
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tobacco
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alcohol
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personal and social effects
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Nutrition and fitness
a.
nutrition and eating patterns
b.
weight management
c.
fitness and exercise
Chabot College
Course Outline for Health 1, Page 2
October 1999
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Sexual health
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sexual identity
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common sexual concerns
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contraception
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pregnancy and birthing
Noninfectious diseases
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cardiovascular diseases
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cancer
c.
common chronic diseases
Communicable diseases
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common infectious diseases
b.
sexually transmitted diseases
c.
human immunodeficiency virus education
Environmental health
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pollution
b.
hazardous waste disposal
c.
nuclear concerns
Life transitions
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aging
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grief and grieving
c.
death and dying
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture-discussion
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Audio-visual aids
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Guest speakers
Typical Assignments:
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Reading of text
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Reading current health events and reporting
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Family tree
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Journal
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Term paper
Methods of Evaluating Students Progress:
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Examinations
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Quizzes
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Written assignments
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Final exam
Textbook(s) (typical):
Invitation to Health, Hales Brooks Cole, 1999
Special Student Materials
None
revised 12/99