Course#: PET 3097- Health & Wellness
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Child, Family, and Community Sciences (CFCS)
3 credit hours
Fall 2011
Monday
10-1250P
Mrs. Anna Valdes
407-808-8957
asarmien@mail.ucf.edu
ED 320-K (Orlando) 319 (Clermont)
M 8-10A @Clermont
Other times by appointment
IMPORTANT WEBSITES:
Sport and Exercise Science Program website: http://education.ucf.edu/sportfitness/
College of Education Faculty & Staff: http://education.ucf.edu/faculty_index.cfm
PBWorks Class Page: http://PET3097.pbworks.com
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Catalog Description: Health and Wellness: Explore wellness through science and the
statistics of risk factors for mortality and morbidity. Students
will interpret indicators; evaluate choices using assessmentintervention-reinforcement protocols.
Audience and Participation: This course is intended as the entry class for Sport and
Exercise Science majors and minors
Prerequisites:
Admission into the Sport and Exercise Science program.
Co-requisites:
none
Required Text:
Health & Wellness for life (2009)
ISBN# 13: 9780736068505
GOAL & COURSE OBJECTIVES
Goals:
Students will apply and integrate their knowledge for their
personal wellness so they will learn to value the benefits of their
holistic health. Students will also apply and integrate their
knowledge about wellness and morbidity/mortality risk factors.
By the end of this course students will understand how to
translate this knowledge into general responses to lifestyle
choices in society so they reduce their risks for lifestyle related
morbidity and mortality.
Objectives
Students will be able to:
1. Identify, evaluate, and understand components of health and wellness and the
importance of balancing the components.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of lifestyle interventions for
improvement of their wellness and the importance of reinforcement for the
maintenance of optimal health.
3. Learn to distinguish between individual, familial, community, institutional, and
environmental factors affecting human health and wellness.
4. Analyze relationships between culture, personality, economy, heredity, and
health and wellness.
5. Identify major health problems, their causes, their prevention and ways to
reduce risk factors for lifestyle related morbidity and mortality.
6. Gather information, analyze data and draw conclusions in selected areas of
health and wellness. They will also learn to identify important resources for
their own subsequent learning thereby becoming self-directed learners.
7. Learn to determine personal health status and demonstrate their ability to use
their knowledge of lifestyle interventions for improvement or reinforcement of
their health/wellness.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of health and wellness activities to reduce the
prevalence of lifestyle related illness.
9. Identify activities appropriate for individual wellness and demonstrate the skills
and knowledge for safe participation in wellness activities.
10. Demonstrate knowledge of the health and wellness effects of major social
institutions such as family, education, government and religion.
11. Learn the use and application of health and wellness research in solving
society’s health problems.
COURSE ASSIGNMENTS and EXAMS
Academic Course Requirements
1. Participation (30 points)-attendance and participation!!!!
For the class to be successful, everyone involved must contribute. This includes
preparing for class by completing the reading materials and the homework
assignments on time, attending class, and coming to class on time, participating in
class discussions, and participating in all laboratories in class and outside as
assigned. Participation is important enough to the class that it counts as part of your
final grade. Each student will be assigned a point total representing his or her
contribution to class as assessed by the criteria just specified. It is important for you
to recognize that this participation grade will not be a token assessment. Those who
contribute will be rewarded; those who do not will earn little, if any, credit in this
category.
2. Three Exams (30 pts)-There will be three (3) quizzes- 30 to 40 question quiz based
on the reading assignments, homework and lectures that will be administered.
3. Final Exam (40 pts) – The final exam will be cumulative and will include all the
material from the previous exams. Students who have earned an 94% or greater in
the class prior to the final exam, may choose to take Exam #4 instead which is not
cumulative.
“ON TIME IS 15 MINUTES EARLY”
PROGRAM GRADING SCALE
The College of Education requires students to achieve a grade of “C” or better in all program courses.
Grading Scale (%)
Assessment
Percent of Final
Grade
94-100
90-93
A
A-
Participation
30%
87-89
B+
Three Exams
30%
84-86
B
Final Exam
40%
80-83
B-
100%
77-79
C+
74-76
C
70-73
C-
67-69
D+
64-66
D
60-63
D-
0 - 59
F
COURSE SCHEDULE:
The following schedule is a DRAFT – Please check pbworks for updates.
Week#
1
Chapter
1
2
3
2
3
4
4
5
6
5
6
7
7,8 &9
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Topic
Introduction
Health Promotion
Fitness Basics
Nutrition
“Killer at Large”- Movie
Weight Management
Mental Health
Stress Management
Yoga class
Intimacy/Sexuality/reproductive
choices/conception & childbirth
TBA
Infectious Diseases
Chronic Diseases
Health Care Consumerism
Environmental Health
Substance Abuse and dependency
Healthy Aging
Wellness throughout Life
TBA
Assignment Due
Living to 100
Exam #1
Exam #2
Exam #3
Final Exam
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wareness
P
rofessionalism
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lan
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earn
Y
ou Suceed
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Why did you select Sport & Fitness?
What are your personal / professional goals?
What careers are available?
What courses, certifications, associations, and experiences will you need to prepare
for a career?
Demonstrate professional behavior:
 Professional appearance, manners & protocols demonstrated
 Good work ethic
 Punctual and meet deadlines
 Quality work
 Good verbal and non verbal communication skills
 Demonstrate respect and acceptance of others
 Take initiative
 Be a good team member
 Show leadership skills
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Prepare autobiography, resume, cover letter, and thank you letter
Be certified in CPR & First Aid
Select specialization
Meet with specialization advisor
Develop portfolio
Plan academic schedule until graduation
Prepare initial plan for certifications, association, and types of practicum
experiences that will meet your career path
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Meet with specialization advisor each semester to gain approval and guidance
Complete foundation, specialization, and lower / upper electives
Exceed minimum 2.5 GPA required in program
Complete lab and practicum experiences
Network and be professionally involved
Be involved in community and service opportunities
Complete certifications
Join professional associations / organizations
Stay current in CPR and First Aid Certifications
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Graduate
Continue to plan, learn, provide service, and achieve goals
Final Exam
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
APPLY
Yourself in Sport & Fitness Program
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Makeup Exam Policy: REQUIRED IN SYLLABUS-MUST DEVELOP A POLICY:
Should you be unable to attend an announced test due to participation in an officially sanctioned UCF
event or personal observance of a religious holiday, you must notify the instructor at least one week
in advance of that test to schedule an alternate time. For personal or family emergencies (e.g., illness,
funerals), you must notify the instructor as early as possible. At a minimum, send an email message
as soon as possible to inform the instructor. In all cases, documented proof of the reason for your
absence is required. Students will then be permitted to take a make-up test no later than 48 hours
after the scheduled test or your return to campus. Make-up tests may be different from announced
tests to ensure the integrity of the testing process.
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Format: Unless otherwise noted, all written assignments must be word-processed and professionally
presented. Please use grammar/spell check and APA 5th edition for referencing.
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Respect for Others in the Class: It is expected that students will listen to and respect each other’s
insights during class. During some class sessions, students will be asked to work in groups. It is
expected that students will work in a collegial manner. Any problems or difficulties should be brought
to the course instructor for resolution. Please turn off cell phones and electronics during class
meetings, as they can be a distraction to your fellow classmates. E-mailing, messaging, or other
forms of entertainment during class will not be permitted.
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Quality: Work is expected to be thoughtful, reflective and of high quality in terms of both content
and presentation. Work that does not meet the established criteria will be noted and will not receive
full credit. This may result in a lowered grade.
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Timeliness: Students are expected to submit all assignments on the due date. One assignment may
be turned in late and will receive half credit. Additional late assignments will receive “0” points.
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Preparing for Class: Students are expected to come to class prepared. This means completing the
assigned readings before class, so that you can ask questions and be prepared for the day’s lecture,
discussion or in-class exercise. Remember, active participation in this course is part of your grade.
Please bring the textbook and assigned readings to class.
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Completion of Assignments & Participation: Timely completion of the required reading and written
assignments is a basic requirement. Participation in class discussions is expected.
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Professionalism: You are enrolled in a program to become a professional in your field. While in the
program it is expected that each student will perform in a professional and responsible manner in the
classroom and practicum/internship settings. It is expected that all students will demonstrate
interest, enthusiasm, and professionalism in all courses.
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Proficiency in the use of oral and written language: All students are expected to demonstrate the
use of appropriate oral and written language skills in classroom and practicum/internship settings.
Regular proof-reading may meet your needs or if further assistance is needed the:
UCF Technical Writing Center is available http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~uwc/ . You may be
REQUIRED to utilize these services to assist you to meet the professional writing expectations.
Student Academic Resource Center (SARC) services are available for tutoring and study skills:
http://www.sarc.sdes.ucf.edu/.
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Conceptual Framework: Please review the College of Education's Conceptual Framework,
http://education.ucf.edu/Accreditation/index.cfm
Attendance:
100% attendance is expected for all classes. If an absence is unavoidable, please contact the
instructor before the scheduled class meeting by e-mail. Absences will result in point reduction.
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Religious Observances:
It is the practice of the University of Central Florida to reasonably accommodate the religious
observances, practices, and beliefs of individuals in regard to admissions, class attendance, and the
scheduling of examinations and work assignments. A student who desires to observe a religious
holy day of his or her religious faith must notify all of his/her instructors at the beginning of the
term to be excused from classes to observe the religious holy day. The student will be held
responsible for any material covered during the excused absence, but will be permitted a
reasonable amount of time to complete any work missed (UCF 20102011 Undergraduate Catalog;
p. 60).
According to UCF Golden Rule, www.goldenrule.sdes.ucf.edu/, guidelines, academic dishonesty/cheating,
which includes plagiarism, is a violation of student academic behavior standards and is subject to
academic and/or disciplinary action. Such behavior is also a violation of the College of Education’s
Professional Code of Conduct.
Students with Disabilities: The University of Central Florida is committed to providing reasonable
accommodations for all persons with disabilities. Students with disabilities who need accommodations in
this course must contact the professor at the beginning of the semester to discuss needed
accommodations. No accommodations will be provided until the student has met with the professor to
request accommodations. Student who need accommodations must be registered with Student Disability
Services, Student Resources Center Room 132, phone 407-823-2371, TTY/TDD only phone 407-823-2116,
before requesting accommodations from the professor.