Chabot College
Fall 2006
Course Outline for Health 1
INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH
Catalog Description
1 - 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. May be offered in a Distance Education delivery format.
3 hours.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
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
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health and wellness
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personal lifestyle
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health consumer issues
Psychological health
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foundations of emotional health
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psychological problems
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stress management
Drug use, abuse and addiction
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legal and illicit drugs
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tobacco
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alcohol
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personal and social effects
Nutrition and fitness
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nutrition and eating patterns
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weight management
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fitness and exercise
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
Chabot College
Course Outline for Health 1, Page 2
Fall 2006
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cardiovascular diseases
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cancer
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common chronic diseases
Communicable diseases
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common infectious diseases
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sexually transmitted diseases
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human immunodeficiency virus education
Environmental health
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pollution
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hazardous waste disposal
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nuclear concerns
Life transitions
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aging
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grief and grieving
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death and dying
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture-discussion
Audio-visual aids
Guest speakers
Assignments & Methods of Evaluating Students Progress:
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Typical Assignments:
a. Give a written synopsis on a health topic as it relates to the student’s personal health history.
b. Write a paper discussing a topic relevant to today’s health and wellness using their family’s health
history as to why this topic is important to them.
Methods of Evaluating Students Progress:
Grades A-F, according to performance on essays, papers, and other measures deemed appropriate
by the instructor. Evaluation of students' achievement of the course objectives will be based on both
critical thinking and writing skills, specifically the following:
a. Clarity and effectiveness of writing and the degree to which it successfully incorporates principles
of health and wellness taught in the course.
b. An understanding of assigned material presented in class along with other readings. Clarity to
which students are successful in using logical reasoning to reach conclusions about the health
topics considered.
c. Participation in class presentations and responses
d. Quizzes
e. Written assignments
d. Final examination
Textbook(s) (typical):
Access to Health, Rebecca Donatelle, Pearson-Benjamin Cummings Publisher, 2004
Special Student Materials
None
revised 11/05