PWLA 1600 01 Fall 2013:
PWLA 1600 Personal Wellness
Semester/Year
Fall 2013
Time/Location
Tuesday/Thursday 1:00pm – 1:50pm
Instructor
Dr. Brian Mosier & Mrs. Chrissy Knoll
Office Location
Coliseum 2033
Office Hours
MW 8:00-10:00am
TR 8:00-10:00am (appointment only)
Telephone
Direct Line: 678-839-5424
Department Line: 678-839-6530
Email
bmosier@westga.edu
cknoll@westga.edu
Online Support
CourseDen Home Page
https://westga.view.usg.edu/
CourseDen Help & Troubleshooting
http://www.westga.edu/~distance/webct1/help
UWG Distance Learning
http://distance.westga.edu/
UWG On-Line Connection
http://www.westga.edu/~online/
Distance Learning Library Services
http://westga.edu/~library/depts/offcampus/
Ingram Library Services
http://westga.edu/~library/info/library.shtml
University Bookstore
http://www.bookstore.westga.edu/
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduction to the major dimensions of wellness with emphasis on behavioral and environmental
factors influencing levels of personal and community health. Examination of concepts related to a
variety of health topics, including fitness, nutrition, weight management, stress management, mental
health, human sexuality, diseases, and substance abuse. Focus is on decision-making and personal
responsibility for lifelong wellness.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
Students will:
1. Comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance
health (American Alliance for Health Education [AAHE], Standard 1, 2007).
2. Analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factor on
health behaviors (AAHE, Standard 2, 2007).
3. Demonstrate how to access valid information and products and services to enhance
health (AAHE, Standard 3, 2007).
4. Demonstrate how to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or
reduce health risk (AAHE, Standard 4, 2007).
5. Demonstrate how to use decision-making skills to enhance health (AAHE, Standard 5,
2007).
6. Demonstrate how to use goal-setting skills to enhance health (AAHE, Standard 6, 2007).
7. Practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce risk (AAHE, Standard 7, 2007).
8. Demonstrate how to advocate for personal, family, and community health (AAHE,
Standard 8, 2007).
TEXTS, READINGS, INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES, AND REFERENCES
Suggested Texts (Not Required):
Mazzeo, Karen S., & Mangili, L.M (2013). Fitness! Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
Bounds, L., Shea, K.B., Agnor, D., Darnell, G., (2006) Health & Fitness, A Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle.
Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt.
Instructional Resources
Useful Websites:
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World Health Organization - www.who.int/en/
Healthy People 2010 – www.healthypeople.gov
Managing Stress: A guide for college students - www.uhs.uga.edu/stress/
Centers for Disease Control – www.cdc.gov
American Heart Association – www.americanheart.org
Dietary Reference Intakes http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=4&tax_level=2&tax_subje
ct=256&topic_id=1342
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Dietary Guidelines of Americans - http://www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines/
Choose My Plate – www.choosemyplate.gov
American Cancer Society – www.cancer.org
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Crystal Death Movie - http://www.meth-indouglas.com/Crystal%20Death%20Movie.htm
Technology Websites:
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SITS Center at the University of West Georgia (free Microsoft software) http://www.westga.edu/~sits/
Useful Tools:
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Acrobat Reader – http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html , or
http://www.download.com/3000-2378-10000062.html
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QuickTime – http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Search/quicktime.html
Quick Time Support 1. http://images.apple.com/quicktime/pdf/QuickTime7_User_Guide.pdf
2. http://uuhsc.utah.edu/MoranEyeCenter/gbs/gbs4/html/c_winquicktime.html
ASSIGNMENTS, EVALUATION PROCEDURES, AND GRADING
Activities and Assignments:
Assignment 1: Class Participation/Attendance (30% of final grade)
Students are expected to attend class and participate in class activities.
Assisgnment 2 : Quizzes (20% of final grade)
There will be quizzes thoughout the semester. Quizzes will cover material from the, powerpoints or any other
material posted on CourseDen or discussed in class. Quizzes will take the format of multiple choice, true/false,
and/or short answer. Quizzes will can be face-to-face or online.
Computer problems do not justify opening the quiz back up, so please make sure that if you are taking a
course, such as this one, that requires an online text, that you are using a reliable piece of equipment. If
problems do arise, contact the Distance Education helpline immediately at 678-839-6248 and/or e-mail
them at distance@westga.edu.
Assignment 3 : Behavior Modification/SMART Goal Setting and checks (30% of final grade)
This assignment will be posted in CourseDen. It should be saved to your computer or flash drive once
completed. It must then be uploaded back into CourseDen and submitted by the due date. Your progress should
be kept in some type of journal. The Behavior Modification/SMART Goal Setting assignment progress will be
checked regulary by the instructor(s).
Assignment 4: Final Exam (20 % of final grade)
There will be a cumulative final exam at the end of the semester.
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Evaluation Procedures
Assignment
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Class Participation/Attendance
Quizzes
Behavior Modification Assignments and Checks
Final Exam
Percentage of
Grade
30%
20%
30%
20%
Grading
A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89 %
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = below 60%
CLASS, DEPARTMENT, AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES
Academic Honesty: All work completed in this course must be original work developed this
semester. Students are expected to adhere to the highest standards of academic honesty. Plagiarism
occurs when a student uses or purchases ghostwritten papers. It also occurs when a student utilizes
ideas or information obtained from another person without giving credit to that person. If plagiarism or
another act of academic dishonesty occurs, it will be dealt with in accordance with the academic
misconduct policy as stated in the latest Connection and Student Handbook and the Graduate Catalog.
Disability: All students are provided with equal access to classes and materials, regardless of special
needs, temporary or permanent disability, special needs related to pregnancy, etc. If you have any
special learning needs, particularly (but not limited to) needs defined under the Americans with
Disabilities Act, and require specific accommodations, please do not hesitate to make those known,
either yourself or through the Coordinator of Disability Services. Students with documented special
needs may expect accommodation in relation to classroom accessibility, modification of testing,
special test administration, etc. For more information, please contact Disability Services at the
University of West Georgia: http://www.westga.edu/studentDev/index_8884.php. Any student with a
disability documented through Student Services is encouraged to contact the instructor right away so
that appropriate accommodations may be arranged. In addition, certain accommodations (which will
be discussed in class) are available to all students, within constraints of time and space.
Attendance: Each student is allowed only 2 ABSENCES from class which does not require any
notification or explanation to the instructor. Five percentage points (5%) will be deducted from your
participation grade for each absence that occurs beyond those two. Please note: There are no excused
absences. An unexcused absence includes, but is not limited to, illness, family emergency, doctor or
dentist appointment, work or personal crisis.
Tardiness: Students are expected to arrive on time and to attend each meeting of the class. It is
disruptive to classmates and the instructor when students arrive late to class and often miss important
announcements will be missed. Tardiness will result in ½ an absence.
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Leaving Early: The instructor requires notification of any instance in which a student must leave
class early. Students need to understand that if they leave class early then they will not be given full
credit for that day’s participation. Leaving early will result in ½ an absence.
Attire: Students are required to dress in light, comfortable clothing and athletic shoes that are
appropriate for an activity class and outdoor play. Field cleats are acceptable for outdoor play only. No
dress clothes, dress shoes or blue jeans will be permitted. Students will not be allowed to participate
if inappropriate clothing and/or footwear is worn. This will count as an absence, even if the student is
present.
Absence for long-term injury or illness: Students who become injured or seriously ill and are
physically unable to participate in class activity for an extended period of time (more than two class
periods) are required to provide the instructor with medical documentation from a physician
immediately after a diagnosis has been made. Based on the timing of the student’s recovery, the
instructor will determine if the student is able to fulfill the requirements of the course during the
remainder of the semester or if other options need to be explored.
Students are fully responsible for all work missed because of absence, including handouts, videos, and
presentations. Students must be aware that the content of the lectures may include materials not in the
text. If material in class is missed, it is the student’s responsibility to obtain missed material and
information from a classmate - not from the instructor. Further, students must complete any scheduled
exams or assignments in advance of the class session missed.
Extra Credit: There will not be any extra credit opportunities in this class.
Late Work: All assignments are due prior to class on the assigned date. Late assignments (without prior
consent of the instructor) will not be accepted. Missed assignments (without prior consent of the
instructor) cannot be made up. No excuses.
Effort: Students are expected to give full effort in the daily assignment or activity. Students cannot
expect to be given full credit for the day just by simply showing up. Maximum effort is expected
daily. Students will have 3 points deducted from their participation grade if the instructor feels they
are not putting forth 100% effort in the activity or assignment.
Disruptions/Dispositions: All pagers, cell phones, watches, etc. should be silenced, remain off and
put away during class. The instructor reserves the right to ask students to leave class or deduct 1%
point from the final for any disruption or inappropriate behavior, including but not limited to,
excessive interruptions, excessive horseplay and talking during lecture or skill teaching. If a student
is asked to leave the class for disruptive behavior, the student will be counted as absent. Students are
expected to use respectful and proper communication skills with their classmates and the instructor.
Students are expected to refrain from using profanity, criticizing others, dominating conversations, etc.
Class Assignments: The instructor reserves the right to give out-of-class assignments in the event of
instructor absence.
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Student e-mail policy: University of West Georgia students are provided a MyUWG email account,
which is the official means of communication between the University and student. It is the student’s
responsibility to check this email account for important University related information. The instructor will
respond to email questions or concerns within 48 hours (Monday – Friday). The instructor does not check
email on weekends.
Course Den: Students are responsible for accessing the instructor’s Course Den site to print course
materials for use in class and as outside enhancement of in-class activities. These materials include but
are not limited to the course syllabus, Ultimate Frisbee Rules, and the course content outline as well as
on-line quizzes. Course Den will also be used to post any announcements, class changes, cancellations
and grades.
UWG Student Sponsored Group Trip/Athletes: Students who actively participate in intercollegiate
athletics or any University sponsored group are required to produce a schedule for days they will miss class. It
is your responsibility to contact the instructor BEFORE leaving, not after your return.
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TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE
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Class Date
Tues
27-Aug
Thurs
29-Aug
Tues
3-Sep
Thurs
5-Sep
Tues
10-Sep
Thurs
12-Sep
Tues
17-Sep
Thurs
19-Sep
Tues
24-Sep
Thurs
26-Sep
Tues
1-Oct
Thurs
3-Oct
Tues
8-Oct
Thurs
10-Oct
Tues
15-Oct
Thurs
17-Oct
Tues
22-Oct
Thurs
24-Oct
Tues
29-Oct
Thurs
31-Oct
Tues
5-Nov
Thurs
7-Nov
Tues
12-Nov
Thurs
14-Nov
Tues
19-Nov
Thurs
21-Nov
Tues
26-Nov
Thurs
28-Nov
Tues
3-Dec
Thurs
5-Dec
Tues
10-Dec
Topic/Activity
Welcome/Overview
Fitness assessment
Fitness assessment
Team building activity
Making wellness work for you
No Class - Attend Health Fair on Friday Sept 13th
Tips for success
Geocaching
Wolf wellness - a balancing act!
Hiking
Nutrition basics 101
Nutrition Lab
Snoozing for success
Badminton/Walk Jog
Too stressed for success?
Badminton/Walk Jog
Alcohol awareness
Marijuana awareness
What your mother may not have told you!
Frisbee Golf/Volleyball
Condom bingo
Frisbee Golf/Volleyball
Mixed messages - When is "sex" assault?
Boot camp/Ultimate Frisbee
Wolf pack mentality - Who is going to "howl"?
Boot camp/Ultimate Frisbee
No Class - Thanksgiving
No Class - Thanksgiving
Fitness assessment
Fitness assessment
Final Exam
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