Description:

This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and understanding to make positive, healthy lifestyle choices. In addition, students will learn about issues within the community that affect their daily health both directly and indirectly. 3 hrs./wk. This course will meet the general education requirement for Health and/or Physical Education.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Examine personal health habits.
2. Identify communicable disease(s).
3. Identify the immune process and the infectious disease process.
4. Recognize and differentiate the major sexually transmitted diseases.
5. Recognize the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
6. Recognize the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of various types of cancer.
7. Discuss the various factors in involved in the development of intimate relationships.
8. Identify and differentiate the male and female reproductive systems.
9. Compare and contrast the major types of contraception.
10. Discuss the legal and moral considerations of abortion and the methods and complications involved.
11. Explain the major characteristics involved with pregnancy and childbirth.
12. Evaluate the major considerations involved with the concept of dying and death.
13. Identify how one makes responsible decisions in regards to substance use and abuse.
14. Recognize responsible decisions in alcohol use and abuse.
15. Determine the negative effects of tobacco and environmental tobacco smoke.
16. Identify the components of a healthy diet and recognize proper nutritional guidelines.
17. Identify the health advantages of exercise and activity.
18. Recognize the basic concepts of weight management.
19. Recognize the skills necessary for good consumer health care.
20. Identify the factors that contribute to a positive health care system.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I.  Unit 1
   A. Identify and differentiate the “Dimensions of Wellness
   B. Recognize the five leading causes of death today.
   C. Identify and differentiate the  “Dimensions of Wellness.”
   D. Identify the broad national goals in Healthy People 2000. 
   E. Recognize the five leading causes of death today, and the lifestyle
factors that affect each of them.
   F. Identify the various components involved with health behavior
change.
   G. Recognize the steps involved in the “chain of infection”.
   H. Recognize the body’s physical and chemical barriers to infection.
   I. Develop an understanding of “the inflammatory response.”
   J. Understand the concept of “immunity.”
   K. Identify and differentiate the various causative agents and
pathogens that cause infection and disease.
   L. Differentiate the common communicable diseases discussed in the
text.
   M. List the reasons of the increase in the incidence of STD’s.
   N. Identify the seven major STD’s and describe their causes, symptoms,
and potential effects.
   O. Develop an understanding of HIV infection and AIDS.
   P. Identify the methods of prevention against STD’s.
   Q. Recognize the methods of transmission of HIV and high-risk groups.
   R. Describe the symptoms of HIV, types of tests, current treatments,
and how HIV can be prevented.
   S. Recognize the #1 killer in the United States.
   T. Identify the risk factors of heart disease including the four major
factors you can control, as well as the four risk factors you cannot
control and other contributing factors.
   U. Identify the various treatments for cardiovascular disease.
   V. Differentiate rheumatic, congenital, and congestive heart disease.
   W. Recognize the important steps involved in protecting oneself against
CVD.
   X. Identify the causes and types of “stroke”, as well as the risk
factors and warning signals associated with it.
   Y. Define and recognize the terms associated with atherosclerosis,
hypertension, and heart attacks.
   Z. State the common definition of cancer and recognize whe a person is
considered “cured” of cancer.
   AA. Identify the risk factors of cancer and the early detection
“warning signals”.
   BB. Recognize the nutritional factors thought to decrease the risk of
cancer.
   CC. Recognize the three leading types of cancer causing death in men
and women.
   DD. Identify several common carcinogens and how we can protect
ourselves against them.
   EE. Identify the major treatment techniques for cancer.
   FF. Identify the principles of cancer prevention.

II. Unit 2
   A. Recognize the various components included in the definition of
“sexuality”.
   B. Identify the structures and functions of the male and female
reproductive systems..
   C. Recognize the various components included in the definition of
“sexuality.”
   D. Identify the structures and functions of the male and female
reproductive systems.
   E. Develop a basic understanding of the Menstrual cycle and the terms
associated with it.
   F. Identify the characteristics of Master’s and Johnson’s four phases
of sexual response.
   G. Differentiate the major sexual dysfunction’s and disorders.
   H. Identify the factors involved in the development of sexual behavior
such as gender role, gender identity, and androgyny.
   I. Identify and differentiate the various types of sexual orientation.
   J. Recognize the varieties of human sexual behavior.
   K. Identify the guidelines for safe responsible sexual behavior.
   L. Compare and contrast the methods of contraception in terms of their
effectiveness, risks, major advantages and disadvantages (identify “new”
methods of contraception).
   M. Recognize the varieties of human sexual behavior.
   N. Recognize the stages of pregnancy and birth, prenatal care, and
potential complications that can occur during pregnancy and childbirth.
   O. Recognize some of the causes and treatments of infertility.
   P. Identify the operations that cause sterility.
   Q. Recognize the stages of labor and delivery and the characteristics
of the postpartum period.
   R. Differentiate clinical and cellular death.
   S. Recognize the emotional, spiritual, and social dimensions of death.
   T. Identify Elizabeth Kubler-Ross’ five stages of dying.
   U. Identify the characteristics of the hospice concept.
   V. Define the terms “living will,” “advance directives,” and
“active/passive euthanasia.”
   W. Identify the phases of “grief,” and how to support those dealing
with it.

III. Unit 3
   A. Define stress, differentiate good and bad stress, and identify the
sources of stress in our life.
   B. Differentiate type-A and type-B personalities.
   C. Define stress, differentiate good and bad stress, and identify the
sources of stress in our life.
   D. Differentiate type-A and type-B personalities.
   E. Develop an understanding of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS).
   F. Identify the major life changes that are stressful for most people
(Holmes-Rahe).
   G. Identify the relation of stress to the diseases discussed in the
text.
   H. Recognize some of the different strategies that can be used to
manage stress.
   I. Identify Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. 
   J. Recognize the specific qualities that most self-actualized people
share. 
   K. Recognize Erick Erickson’s eight stages of development.
   L. Be able to define and differentiate the defense mechanisms found in
the text.
   M. Identify and differentiate the anxiety disorders discussed in the
text.
   N. Identify and differentiate the mood disorders discussed in the
text.
   O. Differentiate the four models of human nature and therapeutic
change.
   P. Recognize the major types of therapies for emotional disturbances.
   Q. Differentiate the terms associated with drugs; tolerance, addiction,
dependence, withdrawal, psychoactive drugs, etc.
   R. Identify the five levels of drug use.
   S. Recognize the major routes of administration of drugs.
   T. Identify the various reasons why people take drugs.
   U. Recognize the definition of  “a drink” and “proof”.
   V. Define the term BAC.
   W. Recognize the “myths” about alcohol.       
   X. Identify the effects of chronic alcohol use on the digestive and
cardiovascular systems and during  pregnancy.
   Y. Differentiate alcohol abuse from alcohol dependence.
   Z. Recognize the warning signs of alcohol abuse.
   AA. Recognize the treatments for alcoholism.
   BB. Recognize the percent of people that experience major alcohol
problems.
   CC. Recognize the gender and ethnic differences involved with alcohol
abuse.
   DD. Identify the factors involved with nicotine addiction-(loss of
control, tolerance, withdrawal, and secondary reinforcers).
   EE. Be aware of the effects of smoke on non-smokers.
   FF. Recognize the long term effects of smoking in regards to
cardiovascular disease, lung cancer, and COLD.
   GG. Identify the dangers of smokeless tobacco, cigars, pipes, and clove
cigarettes.
   HH. Identify the benefits of quitting smoking.
   II. Recognize the various ways and steps the tobacco user can use to
quit.
   JJ. List the major categories of psychoactive drugs, and describe their
effects, methods of use, and potential for abuse and dependence.

IV. Unit 4
A. Identify the seven categories of essential nutrients recognizing their
functions and characteristics, as well as the food sources they come
from.
   B. Differentiate “complete” and “incomplete” proteins.
   C. Study chapters 12, 13, 14, & 22.
   D. Identify the seven categories of essential nutrients recognizing
their functions and characteristics, as well as the food sources they come
from. 
   E. Differentiate “complete” and “incomplete” proteins.
   F. Identify the types and sources of fats (essential-storage,
saturated-unsaturated, HDL-LDL).
   G. Identify the functions and sources of simple and complex
carbohydrates.
   H. Recognize the functions and sources of soluble and insoluble fiber.
   I. Differentiate fat-soluble and water soluble vitamins, and recognize
the signs of prolonged deficiency of vitamins A, C, D, thiamin and
niacin.
   J. Identify the number and functions of minerals in the diet.
   K. Recognize the three minerals most commonly lacking in the American
diet.
   L. Identify the significance of the “food guide pyramid.”
   M. Differentiate the four types of vegetarians.
   N. Recognize the dietary challenges for specific population groups.
   O. Recognize “food labels” and identify the functions of food
additives.
   P. Differentiate the skill-related components and the health-related
components of physical fitness.
   Q. Recognize the psychological, physiological and social benefits of
exercise and fitness.
   R. Differentiate aerobic from anaerobic exercise.
   S. Identify the terms intensity, duration and frequency as they relate
to strength and endurance exercise programs.
   T. Identify the components of the “physical activity pyramid.”
   U. Describe the basic concepts of weight management.
   V. Differentiate the more common methods of assessing your body
composition.
   W. Identify the various factors and theories that contribute to weight
problems.
   X. Differentiate the characteristics concerning the eating disorders
discussed in the text.
   Y. Identify the myths of “exercise and fitness” and “diet and
nutrition.”
   Z. Recognize the conventional medical practitioners.
   AA. Identify and differentiate the common medical specialists.
   BB. Recognize some of the common unconventional approaches to health
care.
   CC. Identify the concepts and functions of an HMO, a PPO, and a POS
plan.
   DD. Recognize medical quackery and what agencies are available for
protection.
   EE. Identify and differentiate health insurance concepts, Medicare, and
Medicaid.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Tests and Final Exam            50-70% of grade
Projects                        20-50% of grade
Quizzes/Lab Assignment/Homework 15-25% of grade
Total                             100%

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.