Harford Community College
HLTH 103 – Wellness Theory and Application
Spring 2014
Instructor:
Email:
Office:
Phone:
I.
Mr. Ed Augustitus (Mr. Augie)
eaugusti@harford.edu
Susquehanna, 226
443-412-2228
Class Times:
Location:
Office Hours:
M/W/F 10:10–11:05am (21282)
M/W/F 12:30-1:25pm (21281)
Susquehanna, room 232
M/W/F 9-10am, T/Th 11am-12pm
Course: Wellness Theory and Application
This course combines two elements: the theoretical study of wellness and the application of
wellness concepts. Topics include cardiovascular health, body composition, physical fitness,
weight control, stress management, sexually transmitted diseases, addictive behaviors and
chronic diseases. Other topics include teaching perceptual motor skills and fundamental
movements. In a laboratory setting, students assess and evaluate their personal wellness state,
and practice strategies (including a fitness program) to achieve an optimal level of wellness.
II. Student Learning Objectives and Academic Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, each student will be able to do the following:
1. List and explain wellness concepts and how they impact one's lifestyle. (Academic Outcome:
Communication)
2. Analyze health information and products, taking into account the influence of culture, media, and
technology. (Academic Outcome: Communication)
3. Develop a health action plan including the health related components of fitness, nutrition, and
stress management. (Academic Outcome: Personal and Self Management Skills)
4. Identify community and environmental factors that impact individual health. (Academic Outcome:
Communication)
5. Perform and explain locomotors and non-locomotors, manipulative and perceptual motor skills,
and fundamental game skills. (Academic Outcome: Personal and Self Management Skills)
6. Explain how movement, along with motor skills may very among diverse populations. (Academic
Outcome: Communication)
7. Measure and evaluate the health related components of physical fitness. (Academic Outcome:
Personal and Self Management Skills)
III. Required Text:
Hoeger, Werner W.K. and Hoeger, Sharon (2014). Principles and Labs for Physical Fitness.
9th Edition, Wadsworth/Cengage Learning.
IV. Course Content and Requirements:
 Dimensions and Components of Wellness, Chapter 1 and 11
 Behavior Modification, Chapter 2
 Cardiorespiratory Endurance, Chapters 6
 Muscular Strength & Endurance, Flexibility and Skill Fitness, Chapters 7, 8 and 9
 Nutrition, Body Composition, and Weight Management, Chapter 3, 4 and 5
 Stress Management, Chapter 10
 Cardio-Respiratory Disease, Cancer, Substance Abuse and Longevity, Chapter 11
Out of Class Assignments:
Journal:
1. Each student will list one goal in each of the following areas and record their progress, in a
format of their choice, throughout the semester as he/she works towards their goals.
 Fitness
 Nutrition
 Stress Management
2. The progress of these three goals will be tracked in composition journal or digital source each
day that they are worked on (three days per week minimum) for the duration of the semester.
3. Halfway through the semester students will update the progress of their goals and ensure they
are SMART and on track.
4. Upon conclusion of the semester, students will be required to submit their journal along with a
three-page written summary which will include an overview of their progress or accomplishment
of their goals. The paper should reflect on how the student will maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Explain how the seven dimensions of wellness will influence your life. This paper should be
well detailed, relating to your goals, the results of your labs, and the seven dimensions of
wellness. Lab 9B should also be turned in with your journal. Further details can be found on
the instructor’s website ww2.harford.edu/faculty/eaugusti and refer to the schedule for associated
due dates.
Oral Presentation: Each student, with a partner, will be required to give a 10-12 minute talk/
demonstration on a topic relating to wellness. The topic will be pre-approved by the instructor prior to
administering the oral presentation. Students must use a minimum of three sources/ references
while researching their topic. Prior to giving their presentation the students must submit an outline of
their topic, including references/sources that may have been used during the preparation of their
presentation.
 Students will be assigned a date. Failure to comply (no show) with the date assigned, without
proper notice, will result in a lower grade for your presentation.
Labs: The testing for lab activities will be conducted during class time. There may be class time
provided, but most calculations and written summaries for the labs will require time outside of class
to complete. There will only be few labs assigned that will be solely completed outside of class.
V. Standard of Grading
The following is a list of activities, which will serve as the basis for determining your grade in this
course.
Four Exams
Lab Activities
Oral Presentation
Journal Completion with
the Personal Performance Plan
150 pts
145 pts
50 pts
55 pts
Total 400 pts
Grade Scale
≥358
A
318-357
B
278-317
C
238-277
D
≤237
F
VI. Course Policies:
HCC students are bound by the academic policies outlined in the most current HCC Catalog (HCC
Catalog may be accessed online at http://www.harford.edu/Catalog/default.asp?FA=Welcome.) It
is the student’s responsibility to review these policies prior to the start of each semester.
VII. Attendance:
Worked missed due to any absence is the responsibility of the student. All labs turned in after the
due date will be deducted 20% and those handed in one week after the due date will receive half
credit at best. All work that is not made up will receive a grade of zero when the grades are
calculated.
VIII. Class Cancellations
In the event of the cancellation of a class session, the instructor will modify the course syllabus to
cover relevant topics. Check the website for updates and information regarding any class
cancellation.
IX. Federal Credit Hour Definition Statement
At Harford Community College, for all credit courses, students are expected to spend a minimum of
37.5 combined hours of direct instructional time and related coursework time per credit hour. This
course is a 3-credit course. This course achieves the minimum of 112.5 hours of combined
instructional time by requiring a minimum of 37.5 hours of direct instructional time and 75 hours of
student work outside of direct instructional time.
X.
Academic Dishonesty
Students will be familiar with and adhere to the policy governing academic dishonesty and its
sanctions as written in the HCC Catalog. Students who commit acts of academic dishonesty (e.g.,
cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty, and plagiarism) will be subject to formal
disciplinary action and will receive a 0 on the exam, quiz, or assignment involved. Also, at the
discretion of the instructor, the student may receive an F for the course. This includes incidents that
occur in the Test Center
XI. Student Conduct:
Students will be familiar with and adhere to the policies and sanctions governing student conduct as
written in the HCC Catalog.
XII. Disability Support Services:
HCC is committed to serving students who have documented physical, learning, psychological, or
other disabilities. Students who have a disability are responsible for contacting Disability Support
Services at 443-412-2402 to discuss their needs and establish eligibility for services and
reasonable accommodations. Because accommodations can take time to implement, if you have
not already contacted DSS you should do so immediately. All information shared with Disability
Support is kept in accordance with relevant state and federal laws.
Student Responsibilities:
 Come to class on time and take careful notes. If you wish, you may record lecture to assist with
note-taking.
 Ask questions if you do not understand a concept or assignment.
 Turn off all cell phones during lecture. You may have them set to “vibrate” during lab activities.
 Please do not have discussions during lecture time. You may ask questions on material but do
not talk to each other. It is very distracting to everyone.
The instructor reserves the right to modify and/or change the course syllabus with
reasonable notification to students.
Date
Topic
1/27
Introduction, Course Expectations
Chapter
1/29
Physical Fitness and Wellness
1/31
Physical Fitness and Wellness
2/3
Behavior Modification
2/5
Behavior Modification
Assignment
SMART Goals
Lab 1B
1
2
Lab 1C
Lab 2A, 2B
Exam 1 – Chapters 1 and 2
2/7
2/10
Cardiorespiratory Endurance
2/12
Cardiorespiratory Prescription
2/14
Lab
2/17
Strength Training
2/19
Strength Training Prescription
2/21
Lab
2/24
Muscles and Exercise
2/26
Benefits and Assessment of Flexibility
2/28
Lab
3/3
Benefits and Assessment of Flexibility
3/5
Skill Fitness
3/7
Lab
3/10
Exercise Programming
3/12
Exercise Programming
6C
6
Lab 6A, 6D
7
Lab 7A
8
Lab 8A
Lab 9A
9
Exam 2 – Chapters 6-9
3/14
3/17
Class Cancelled – Snow Day
3/19
Nutrition
3/21
Nutrition
3
My Plate Diet Plan
3/24-3/28 - No Class – Spring Break!
3/31
Nutrition
3
4/2
Body Composition
4/4
Body Composition Lab
4/7
Body Comp and Weight Management
4/9
Weight Management
4/11
Weight Management
Lab 4B
4&5
Lab 5A
Exam 3 Chapters 3-5
4/14
FYI: 4/14 Withdrawal Deadline for this course.
4/16
Stress Management
4/18
Stress Management
4/21
Stress Management
4/23
Disease
4/25
Disease
4/28
Disease
4/30
Physiological Age and the Future
Lab 10A-C
10
Lab 11A*
11
Lab 11B
Last day to turn in Labs
5/2
Presentations
5/5
Presentations
5/7
Journal and Performance Plan Due
Presentations
5/9
5/12
Presentations
Final Review
10, 11
Exam 4 - Chapters 10 and 11 (Mon, 5/19 for 10:10 and Wed, 5/14 for 12:30)
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