Health 11- 3 Units
Los Angeles Valley College
5800 Fulton Ave.
Valley Glen, CA 91401
Instructor: Monica Hang
Office:
North Gym Office #2
Phone:
(818) 947-2913
E-mail:
hangm@lavc.edu
Office Hours: email me for appointments
Course Objective: To develop an understanding of health, not only pertaining to disease, but the state
of physical, mental, and social well-being as it relates to individuals. Upon completion of this
course, the student will have to an understanding of heart disease, nutrition, exercise, disease
prevention, sexually transmitted infections, human sexuality and drug use/abuse.
Textbook: Health: The Basics, (11th Edition) by Donatelle, Rebecca J., 2015.
Accessing Your Health
Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health
Managing Stress and Coping with Life’s Challenges
Preventing Violence and Injury
Building Healthy Relationships & Understanding Sexuality
Considering Your Reproductive Choices
Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse
Drinking Alcohol Responsibly and Ending Tobacco Use
Eating for a Healthier You
Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Improving Your Personal Fitness
Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
Protecting Against Infectious Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections
Preparing for Aging, Death, and Dying
Promoting Environmental Health
Making Smart Health Care Choices
Chapters:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Student Learning Outcome (SLO) - Students will list the six dimensions of wellness and develop a
wellness plan to improve all six dimensions of their wellness.
Grading:
EXAM 1:
EXAM 2:
EXAM 3:
EXAM 4:
EXAM 5:
Assignments:
Total Points:
100 points
100 points
100 points
100 points
100 points
100 points
600 points
Grade Point Scale:
540 and above = A
480 – 539 = B
420 – 479 = C
360 – 419 = D
359 and below = F
Standards of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Action
Plagiarism is the use of others’ words and/or ideas without clearly acknowledging their
source. When you incorporate those words and ideas into your own work, you must give credit
where credit is due. Plagiarism, intentional or unintentional, is considered academic dishonesty and
is not tolerated. Anyone found to be plagiarizing or cheating on assignments (e.g., copying or giving
answers, using ‘crib’ sheets, etc.) will (1) receive a zero (F) on the assignment, and (2) be referred to
the Vice President of Student Services for further disciplinary action, following due process. For
further information on plagiarism, go to the Writing Center website
http://www.lavc.edu/WCweb/plagiarism.html and refer to the Standards of Student Conduct and
Disciplinary Action in the Schedule of Classes and Catalog.
Accommodation Statement
If you are a student with a disability requiring classroom access and accommodation, and have not
contacted SSD, do so in a timely manner. SSD is located in the Student Services Annex, room 175
or call SSD at (818) 947-2681 or TTD (818) 947-2680 to meet with a SSD counselor. If SSD has
already been contacted by the student and the instructor has already received a memo, the student can
meet with the instructor to discuss arrangements.
Financial Aid is available Call (818) 947-2412. The Financial Aid office is located in the Student
Services Center, first floor. For more information, go to
http://lavc.edu/financialaid/index.htmlindex.html
Need Free Money for School?
The LAVC Foundation office offers scholarships (free money – this is not a loan!) to students
beginning in mid-January till the deadline to apply sometime in mid-March. The LAVC Foundation
Scholarship application is available at the Foundation office in the Administration Building, room
100. For more information call (818) 947-2700 or visit
http://www.lavcfoundation.org/scholarships.php
Withdrawal
It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from a course. Instructors are allowed to withdraw
students but students must not rely on their instructor to withdraw them if they wish to withdraw. If a
student misses several classes or a test, he/she is responsible for dropping the class. Failure to drop
the class will result in an F grade.
*This course outline is tentative and subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. It is the
student’s responsibility to be aware of any changes.
**Students are responsible for reading the information in the book