DISCLAIMER: The course outline below serves as a general informational guide for students.
Course content and assessment modes may vary for different lecturers. Actual course
outlines will be made known to students on edveNTUre by the individual lecturers. DO NOT
purchase textbooks based on the information contained in this document.
SS1005
Health & Wellness I
Course Description
The objective of this course is to provide student teachers with knowledge and
understanding of pertinent health and wellness concepts from a holistic approach so as
to design healthy lifestyle programmes appropriate to school culture and needs of
children and adolescents. This course includes lecture series in health promotion,
nutrition, weight control, eating disorders as well as practical interactive group work in
goal-setting,
Course Objectives
1. To provide students with knowledge and understanding of pertinent health concepts.
2. To foster in students desirable attitudes towards health and help them make
informed choices towards adopting healthy lifestyles.
3. To equip students with practical strategies so that they could play a significant role in
promoting healthy lifestyle choices to children and adolescents.
Content
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Health & Wellness
Heath Education, Prevention & Promotion
Substance Abuse/Smoking
Cancer/STDs & AIDS
Nutritional Concerns
Weight Management
Body Image Disorders
Stress Management
Student Assessment
Written Assignment and Project:
Written Assessment:
Class participation:
40%
50%
10%
Required Text:
Michael Chia, Leong Lai Keun, Quek Jin Jong (2001). Healthy Well and Wise: Take
Pride for a Lifetime of Wellness. NIE
For purchase, contact Ms Lim Zhiying at 67903189 ARIEF Project Office/GPL Room
NIE7-03-118G
References:
Anspaugh, David. J., Hamrich, Michael. H., & Rosata, Frank D. (2001). Wellness:
Fundamental Concepts and Applications. McGraw Hill: Singapore.
Corbin, C.B., Welk, G. J., Corbin, W. R. & Welk, K. A. (2008). Concepts of Fitness
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and Wellness: A Comprehensive Lifestyle Approach.. (7 Ed.). McGraw Hill:
Singapore.
Goldberg, R. (2006). Drugs Across the Spectrum. (5th Ed.). Thomson Wadsworth:
Singapore.
Greenburg, JS, Dintman, GB & Oakes, BM. (1998). Physical Fitness & Wellness. (2nd
Ed.) Allyn & Bacon: Singapore.
Hoeger, Werner W.K. (2009). Lifetime Physical Fitness & Wellness: A Personalized
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Program. (10 Ed.). Wadsworth..
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Katch, Frank I. (1993). Introduction to Nutrition, Exercise and Health. (4 Ed.). Lea
and Febiger: London.
Vargo, M.E. (1992). The HIV Test. Pocket: New York.
Voy, Robert M.D. (1991). Drugs, Sports and Politics. Leisure: USA.
Willett, W.C. (2001). Eat, Drink, and Be Happy: the Harvard School Medical Guide
to Healthy Eating. Free Press: NY.
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Williams, Melvin H. (2010). Nutrition for Health, Fitness & Sport. (9 Ed.). McGraw
Hill. International ed.