GHTH 100: Personal Wellness
Fall 2009, Section 2: T/TR 9:30am-10:45am
Lecture Hall: ISAT/CS 159
Instructor: Ms. Christina Rohrbaugh
E-mail: rohrbaca@jmu.edu
Office Hours: Mon. 11:30am – 1:30pm, Tues/Thurs. 10:45am –
11:45am, Wed. 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Office: HHS 3116
I. Course Description:
This course is designed to examine lifestyle behaviors that contribute to health promotion
and disease prevention. Factors affecting health status will be identified and suggestions
will be made as to how behaviors, self-care and daily decisions contribute to health and
wellness.
II. Course Objectives:
At the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following:
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Understand the dimensions of wellness, the various factors affecting each
dimension, and how dimensions are interrelated.
Understand the relationship between personal behaviors and lifelong health and
wellness.
Recognize an individual’s level of health and wellness and understand how these
levels impact quality of life and development.
Identify and implement strategies that improve an individual’s wellness.
Use reputable sources to learn about and evaluate current societal trends in health
and social behavior.
Acquire knowledge about health and utilize it to help make meaningful decisions
throughout life.
Acquire a conceptual understanding, and vocabulary sufficient to communicate
with the allied health community about health needs.
Recognize and seek solutions for common health problems.
III. Required Textbook, CPS Clicker and Wellness Passport Verification Forms:
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Donatelle, R. (2008). Access to Health, 10th edition, Pearson – Benjamin
Cummings
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CPS Clicker. This radio frequency remote will be used for survey participation
and taking exams. Purchase these at the JMU Bookstore. Do Not register them
on E-instruction, use the directions on Blackboard under Course information to
register them through Blackboard. The clickers use AA batteries, make sure you
have extras.
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Wellness Passport Verification Forms are located on Blackboard under
Assignments. These forms must be printed off on cardstock and taken to passport
events to be stamped.
IV. JMU Honor Code:
 Students should observe complete honesty in all academic matters. See the JMU
Honor Council web page for a complete description of violations and actions.
V. Course Evaluation:
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Examinations - There will be a total of four examinations; all four are chapter
tests, including the final which is not-comprehensive. Exams are given during
regular class time and will use Clicker Technology for submitting answers (points
will be deducted for not using clickers). No test make-ups will be given unless
there are extenuating circumstances. The student must contact the instructor prior
to when the exam is given in class. If the instructor has not been contacted, then
the student will forfeit the right to take the exam and will receive a 0.
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Pre- and Post-Assess Yourself Survey - You will be required to complete the
survey twice; once at the beginning of the semester (Pre-test) and once at the end
(Post-test). The survey is found on pages 29-34 in your textbook. You will need
your scores from the Pre-Test to answer questions on the Post-Test so make a
copy of them to keep for your records. You will also need to answer questions
about your scores and turn this in as a one to two page handout which must be
typed. The questions that you must answer for this assignment will be posted on
Blackboard under Assignments.
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Wellness Passport Assignment - This is a series of 5 assignments designed for
your participation in activities from a pre-selected list of campus-wide events.
Instructions are found under Assignments on Blackboard. These experiences are
based on five of the six areas of wellness Emotional, Intellectual, Occupational,
Social, and Spiritual/Environmental (this counts as one dimension).
The Wellness Passport verification form that is posted on Blackboard
must be used. The form must be photocopied onto white cardstock in order to
receive full credit. If the form is not photocopied onto cardstock before receiving
the passport stamp, 5 points will be deducted from each form. Copies on
cardstock can be purchased in the HHSB copy center in room. Blank cardstock
pages can be purchased as well.
The dates and description of the activities and events can be found at the
following website address http://wellness.healthsci.jmu.edu/ under Events
Calendar. This on-going semester-long assignment requires you to continuously
check the website for posted events. KEEP TRACK OF THE PASSPORT
EVENTS THAT YOU COMPLETE.
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Attend five different Wellness Passport events
Each Wellness Passport form must be printed on white cardstock
Each Wellness Passport form must be stamped to verify attendance
Individual Physical Activity Log Assignment: 30 hours of physical fitness
recorded by you! The excel spreadsheet for this assignment can be found on the
Blackboard website. All 30 hours can be completed at UREC. Only 15 hours
MUST be completed at UREC, 15 hours can come from varsity sports practice,
and/or recreation and fitness activities that you complete outside UREC.
 Can only log 3 hours per week, and 1 hour per day of activity.
 Keep a hard copy of your log.
VI. Point Distribution:
Point Distribution
1. Written Exams (4)
2. Pre Assess Yourself
3. Post Assess Yourself
4. Physical Activity Log
5. Wellness Passport (10 points each)
http://www.healthsci.jmu.edu/wellness
Total Points Possible
Point
Value
400
10
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30
50
500
VII. Grading Scale:
A = 450 – 500*
B = 400 - 449
C = 350 - 399
D = 300 - 349
F = 299 or below
*+ and – scores will be given at the discretion of the instructor.
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VIII. Class Policies
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Email communication. Identify your first and last name and your class section.
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Special Assistance. The Office of Disability Services provides academic
accommodations for students. If you have questions or would like to schedule an
appointment call 568-6705.
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Attendance. Attendance is expected and will be taken during each class period.
Students are expected to attend class regularly and on time. Signing the attendance sheet
indicates that you were present for the entire class. If you sign the attendance sheet and
leave before class is dismissed, you have violated the JMU Honor Code. Sleeping in
class will not be tolerated. A seating chart will be enforced after the second week of
class.
If you have 0 absences, you will be awarded 10 bonus points added on to your final class
total. If you have 1-2 absences, you will have 5 points added on to your final class total.
Students missing six or more classes will receive a one letter grade deduction from their
end of the semester final score. The instructor does not differentiate between “excused” and
“unexcused” absences.
I expect to start class on time, which requires you to arrive on time. Once you arrive
to class, you are expected to remain until the class is over, unless prior arrangements have
been made with the instructor.
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Food/Drinks. Only drinks with covered or capped containers are permitted. No food is
allowed in class.
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Computers/Cell phones. Laptops and cell phones are not permitted for use during class
and are considered disruptive.
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Physical Wellness Plan modifications may be needed due to temporary injury or
inability to complete the assignment as is, please contact the instructor by email. You
may be referred to a professional on the faculty to devise an alternate activity plan.
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Assignments must be typed and stapled and are due at the beginning of class on the
dates listed in this syllabus. *Assignments are considered to be past due if received after
class begins on the due date, or at any time after class on the due date. When an
assignment is turned in after class or throughout the day, a penalty of 20% of the total
points will be assessed that day, and an additional 20% will be assessed on the day after.
No assignments will be accepted more than one day after the due date, or if not
stapled.
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Tests may only be reviewed up to two weeks after the test dates.
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*(Changes may be made to the course syllabus at the discretion of the Instructor).
IX. Tentative Course Schedule:
SECTION 1:
Aug 25 & 27:
Sept 1*:
Sept 3 & 8:
Sept 10:
>Sept 15:
SECTION 2:
Sept 17:
Sept 22:
Sept 24:
Sept 29:
Oct 1:
Oct 6 & *8:
Explanation of Assignments & Chapter 1 – Promoting Healthy
Behavior Change
Guest Speaker, Julie Wallace (UREC) (*Pre Assess Yourself Survey
Due)
Chapter 2- Psychosocial Health
Chapter 3 – Managing Stress
EXAM 1: Chapters 1, 2, 3
>Oct 13:
Chapter 8 – Nutrition
Chapter 8 - Nutrition
Chapter 9 – Managing Your Weight
Chapter 10 – Personal Fitness
Chapter 10 – Personal Fitness
Chapter 15 – Cardiovascular Disease (*3 Wellness Passports Due,
stapled)
EXAM 2: Chapters 8, 9, 10 & 15
SECTION 3:
Oct 15 & 20:
Oct 22:
Oct 27 & 29:
Nov 3:
Chapter 6 - Sexuality
Chapter 7 – Reproductive Choices
Chapter 17 – Infectious Diseases and STIs
Chapter 16 - Cancer: Reducing Your Risk
>Nov 5:
EXAM 3: Chapters 6, 7, 16, 17
SECTION 4:
Nov 10 & 12:
Nov 17:
*Nov 19 :
**Dec 1:
Dec 3:
Chapter 11 – Addictions and Addictive Behavior and
Chapter 13 – Tobacco and Caffeine
Chapter 13 – Tobacco and Caffeine
Chapter 12 – Drinking Responsibly (*2 Wellness Passports Due,
stapled)
Chapter 12 – Drinking Responsibly (**Post Assess Yourself Survey
and PA Logs Due)
Chapter 20: Environmental Health
Thursday, Dec 10: 8:00am-10:00am
Final Exam (#4): Chapters 11, 12, 13 & 20
Final (non-cumulative) In-class Examination:
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X. Course Overview, Quick Reference Index
*All Assignments must be stapled in order to be graded*
Assignment
*Physical Activity Log
Assignment: work out at
UREC for at least 15 of these
hours.
*Pre Assess Yourself Wellness
survey and Assignment
(hand-in typed answers to
questions on Blackboard, and
record scores from pg 29 - 34
in text on Blackboard
document)
-Be sure to keep a copy of
your scores to use for PostSurvey
Exam 1
Due Date
Ongoing3 hours/week1 hour/day for
10 weeks
TUESDAY, September
1st
Related Information
Blackboard website (under
Assignments)
TUESDAY, September
15th
Knowledge of Assignments
& Chapters 1, 2, 3
*Wellness Passports
( 3 Total Due)
THURSDAY, October
8th
Exam 2
TUESDAY, October 13th
Wellness Passport
Verification Form (found
on Blackboard under
Assignments)
Chapters 8, 9, 10 & 15
Exam 3
THURSDAY, November
5th
Chapters 6, 7, 16, & 17
*Wellness Passports
(2 Total Due)
THURSDAY, November
19h
*Post Assess Yourself Survey
and PA Logs Due
TUESDAY, December
1st
Exam 4
(Final, non- comprehensive)
THURSDAY, December
10th
8:00am-10:00am
Wellness Passport
Verification Form (found
on Blackboard under
Assignments)
-Use score sheet from
Blackboard and include
previous scores from PreAssess Survey
-Use PA Log assignment
template on Blackboard
(must be typed)
Chapters 11, 12, 13 & 20
Survey, pg. 29 - 24
Score Sheet, pg. 33
Assignment Questions on
Blackboard under Course
Assignments
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