LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE
HEALTH 11
SYLLABUS
Professor: Beverly P. Russell, MA, ANP-BC, CEP
Revised: September 03, 2014
1. Los Angeles City College
Course Overview:
The "wellness concept” involves a lifestyle which focuses on a healthy balance of the
whole person which results in an overall feeling of well-being. This course takes a holistic
approach and discusses health issues related to health promotion and disease
prevention. It also focuses on the student's understanding of the behavior changes
necessary in all six dimensions of health to achieve lifelong optimal “fitness” and
“wellness”.
Students will explore the mind-body-spirit connection, discuss topics including but not
limited to: health concerns for specific age groups, the interaction between the human
body and food, drug misuse and abuse, chronic illnesses, the leading causes of death
in the USA, psychological health, the impact of stress on health and working towards a
healthy environment.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
By the end of this semester students will be able to:
I. Comprehend the mind-body-spirit connection.
II. List the 6 (six) dimensions of health and give at least one example of
each dimension.
III. Discuss factors which contribute to common illnesses; treatment and
prevention of those illnesses.
IV. Identify the key nutrients in food, the importance of eating a healthy diet
and its functions in the human body.
V. Describe at least 3 interventions one can use to aid in protecting the
environment.
VI. Discuss the aging process and the beauty of living longer and healthier.
VII. Describe the benefits of regular physical activity and, the difference
between aerobic, anaerobic and non-aerobic exercises.
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES (SLO):
At the beginning of the semester each student will be required to complete a health selfassessment questionnaire. Then, at midterm each student will write a short essay
(approx.200 words) on health behavior changes he/she has made, and how these
changes influence his/her life on a daily basis. At the conclusion of the semester each
student will also correctly describe health behavior changes he/she has made over the
course of the semester in 3 (three) of the following 6 domains: physical, social,
emotional/mental, intellectual, environmental, and the spiritual dimensions of health. The
Instructor will provide written instructions to students on writing Student Learning
Objectives (SLOs). Student Learning Objectives will also be measured by each
student’s performance on the midterm and final examinations.
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CLASS REQUIREMENTS:
TEXT: Donatelle, Rebecca J. Health the Basics, 3rd Custom Edition for Los Angeles City
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*Food diaries
* Health self-assessment questionnaire
*Quizzes, group discussions
Midterm and final exam reviews will be given one week prior to the actual exam
Midterm and final exams will have a combination of multiple choice, true/false,
and fill-in questions. A 100 question scantron and a # 2 pencil are required.
GRADE POINTS:
DISCUSSION:
20 points
MIDTERM:
60 points
FINAL EXAM:
70 points
TOTAL:
150 points
EXTRA CREDIT: 20 points
GRADING SCALE:
A. = 135 – 150 - Excellent
B. = 120 – 134 - Good
C. =105 – 119 - Fair
D. = 90 – 104 - Barely Passing
F. = < 90
- Fail
I. = Incomplete
EXTRA CREDIT:
All students have the benefit of doing extra credit; this can make a big difference in your grade
which ultimately enhances your GPA.
P.S. To receive extra credit the student must provide documentation to verify that he/she
participated in activity 1, 4, or 5. See Professor Russell for the form for activity #5.
Students may participate in one (1) of the following:
1. Complete a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course during the semester.
2. Submit a research paper by the 13th week on a subject matter related to health
and of interest to you. The paper must be typed, double-spaced, at least 8 pages
but no greater than 12 pages. Please discuss your topic and format with me.
3. Conduct a 10 minute oral and poster presentation on a subject matter related to
health, of interest to you and informative for the class. Please discuss the topic
with me. A one page (typed) synopsis of your presentation must be given to me
either prior to or on the day of your presentation. Advance notice must be given
so that presentations can be scheduled.
4. Donate blood/platelets at a Red Cross facility, LACC, hospital blood bank, blood
mobile drive or clinic near you.
5. Volunteer for at least 4 (four) hours at the Braille Institute, Senior/Alzheimer’s
Day Care or Convalescent Home near you.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
On-line Class Schedule in pdf:
http://www.lacitycollege.edu/schedule/openclasses/class-schedules.html
Students with Special Needs
Students who need help paying for books or other college expenses should call the
Financial Aid Office (323) 953-4000 ext. 2010/SSV 117.
Any student who feels he/she may need an academic accommodation based on
the impact of a disability should notify the Instructor and contact the Office of
Special Service at (323) 953-4000 ext. 2270/SSV 100. All information will remain
confidential.
The Sheriff’s Department is on campus. The phone number is 323-662-5276.
Ethics
Each student will practice and demonstrate standards of personal and
professional integrity, honesty, respect and fairness; apply ethical principles
in the submission of all course work.
Classroom Rules of Conduct- i.e. Academic Dishonesty, Board Rule 9803.28
Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, the following actions:
cheating on an exam, working together on an assignment, paper or project when
the instructor has specifically stated students should not do so, submitting the same
term paper to more than one instructor, or allowing another individual to assume
one’s identity for the purpose of enhancing one’s grade.
MANDATORY ATTENDANCE AT ALL CLASS MEETINGS:
P.S. Two times late is counted as an absence. Unexcused absences will be
handled in accordance with the LACC Attendance Policy.
The deadline to drop without a “W” is Sunday September 14, 2014.
To avoid an F appearing on your grade report, it is the responsibility of the student
to drop the class if he/she stops attending.
Please mute/turn off all cell phones and other electronic devices while
class is in session. This request will be strictly enforced at all times.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:
NAME:
Professor Beverly Russell, MA, ANP-BC, CEP
MESSAGES:
(323) 953-4000 Ext. 2852. Email: russelbp@lacitycollege.edu
OFFICE:
Kinesiology Building. Office # 223 (2nd floor)
OFFICE HOURS:
Wednesday- 3:00 to 3:30 pm, in-between and at the end of class.
Saturday- 9:00 -9:45 and in-between class
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” ~~Eleanor Roosevelt. All Rights Reserved: BPR 09/03/14.
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