Course Design Guide
College of Natural
Sciences
SCI/162 Version 6
Principles of
Health and Wellness
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Copyright
© 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Course Description
This
course reinforces the concept that learning effectively and living well
involves both the mind and body. It presents the fundamentals of wellness and
preventive health including strategic planning to attain and maintain personal
optimal health. In addition, physical and mental diseases are discussed along
with the dangers of environmental pollution, stress, addiction, and other
negative factors that can affect personal health.
Week One: Healthy
Balance of Mind and Body
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Details
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Due
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Points
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Objectives
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1.1 Define health and wellness.
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Reading
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Read Ch. 1 of Health.
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Participation
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Participate in class discussion.
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Discussion Questions
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Respond to weekly discussion questions.
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2
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Course Preparation
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Read the course description and
objectives.
Read the instructor’s biography and post
your own.
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Unfinished Business Video
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Resources: Health Video Library located on the
student website and Associate Level Material: Health Video Library, and The
Life Resource Center
Use the directions provided in Associate
Level Material: Health Video Library to enter the Health Video Library.
Watch the video “Unfinished Business” by
clicking on Promoting Healthy Behavior
Change.
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Life Resource Center Website Review
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Review the Life Resource Center (LRC)
website located on the student website.
To access the LRC, Login to the student website. Click on the Programs tab at the top of the page, and then click on Life
Resource Center under Services.
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Assignment Preparation
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Begin working on the Life Resource Center
assignment due in Week Two.
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Assignment Preparation
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Begin working on the Physical Fitness Worksheet
due in Week Three.
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Individual
Six Dimensions of Health Worksheet
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Resource: Associate Level Material: Six Dimensions of Health Worksheet
Follow the instructions in the Associate
Level Material: Six Dimensions of Health Worksheet located on the student
website to complete the assignment.
Submit the completed worksheet To Dr
Austin.
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5
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Week Two: Healthy
Balance of Mind and Body
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Details
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Due
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Points
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Objectives
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2.1 Identify resources that support
psychosocial health.
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Reading
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Read the following sections of Ch. 2 of
Health.
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Introduction
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“What is Psychosocial Health?”
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“Factors Influencing Psychosocial Health”
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“Strategies to Enhance Psychosocial Health”
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“The Mind–Body Connection”
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Reading
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Review Ch. 3 of Health.
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Participation
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Participate in class discussion.
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Discussion Questions
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Respond to weekly discussion questions.
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2
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Stress Management Video
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Resources: Health Video Library located on the
student website, Associate Level Material: Health Video Library
Use the directions provided in Associate
Level Material: Health Video Library to enter the Health Video Library.
Watch the video “Stress Management”.
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Assignment Preparation
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Continue working on the Physical Fitness Worksheet due in Week Three.
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Assignment Preparation
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Begin working on the Nutrition Worksheet due in Week Four.
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Individual
Life Resource Center
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Resource: University of Phoenix Materials:
Life Resource Center Scavenger Hunt worksheet.
Complete the Life Resource Center Scavenger
Hunt Worksheet
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Week Three: The
Rewards of Physical Fitness
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Details
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Due
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Points
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Objectives
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3.1 Identify
the five components of health related fitness.
3.2 Explain
the health benefits of regular physical activity.
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Reading
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Read Ch.10 of Health.
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Reading
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Read Ch. 11 of Health.
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Participation
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Participate in class discussion.
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Discussion Questions
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Respond to weekly discussion questions.
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2
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Personal Fitness and Exercise Video
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Resources: Health Video Library located on the
student website and Associate Level Material: Health Video Library
Use the directions provided in Associate
Level Material: Health Video Library to enter the Health Video Library.
Watch the video “Personal Fitness and
Exercise”.
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Assignment Preparation
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Continue working on the Nutrition Worksheet due in Week Four.
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Assignment Preparation
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Begin working on the Chronic Diseases assignment due in Week Five.
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Individual
Physical Fitness Worksheet
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Resource: Associate Level Material: Physical
Fitness Worksheet
Complete the Physical Fitness Worksheet.
Submit the completed worksheet To Dr
Austin.
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Week Four: Nutrition
and Health Management
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Details
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Due
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Points
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Objectives
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4.1 Define essential nutrients.
4.2 Explain methods to determine the
nutritional values of food.
4.3 Explain environmental, economic,
and psychosocial effects of eating behaviors.
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Reading
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Read Ch. 9 of Health.
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Participation
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Participate in class discussion.
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Discussion Questions
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Respond to weekly discussion questions.
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2
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Assignment Preparation
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Continue working on the Chronic Diseases assignment due in Week Five.
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Assignment Preparation
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Begin working
on the Chronic Disease Outline due
in Week Six.
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Nutrition Video
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Resources: Health Video Library located on the
student website and Associate Level Material: Health Video Library
Use the directions provided in Associate
Level Material: Health Video Library to enter the Health Video Library.
Watch the video “Nutrition”.
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Information Presentation
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Review the information presentation on
“Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins” located on the student website.
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Individual
Nutrition Worksheet
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Resource: Associate Level Material: Nutrition Worksheetb
Complete the Nutrition Worksheet.b
Submit the completed worksheet To Dr
Austin.
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Week Five: Preventing and Treating Chronic Diseases
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Details
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Due
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Points
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Objectives
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5.1 Describe risk factors for common
chronic diseases.
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Reading
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Read Ch. 12 of Health.
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Participation
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Participate in class discussion.
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Discussion Questions
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Respond to weekly discussion questions.
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2
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Assignment Preparation
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Continue working on the Chronic Disease Outline due in Week Six.
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Assignment Preparation
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Begin working
on the Foodborne Illness Paper due in Week Seven.
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Information Presentation
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Review the information
presentation on “Chronic Diseases” located on the student website.
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Nongraded Activities and Preparation
Diabetes Risk Assessment
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Resource: Are You at Risk for Diabetes? worksheet
on the student website
Complete the diabetes risk
assessment if you would like to see if you are at risk for developing
diabetes. This activity is optional and is just for your information. It does
not need to be submitted To Dr Austin. For more information on diabetes,
visit http://www.diabetes.org/.
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Individual
Chronic Disease Risk Assessment
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Resource: Associate Level Material: Chronic Disease Risk Assessment
Follow the instructions in the Associate
Level Material: Chronic Disease Risk Assessment located on the student
website to complete the assignment.
Submit the completed assignment To Dr
Austin.
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Week Six: Preventing and Treating Chronic Diseases
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Details
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Due
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Points
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Objectives
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6.1 Identify reliable community and web
resources for individuals with chronic diseases.
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Reading
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Read Ch. 7 of Health.
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Reading
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Read Ch. 8 of Health.
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Participation
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Participate in class discussion.
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Discussion Questions
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Respond to weekly discussion questions.
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2
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Assignment Preparation
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Continue working on the Foodborne Illness
Paper due in Week Seven.
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Assignment Preparation
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Begin working
on the Environment and Health Short Answer Question due in Week Eight.
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Managing Your Weight Video
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Resource: Health Video Library located on the
student website
Use the directions provided in Associate
Level Material: Health Video Library to enter the Health Video Library.
Watch the video “Critical Condition:
America’s Obesity Crisis” by
clicking on Managing Your Weight.
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Individual
Chronic Disease Outline
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Resource: Sample outline
document from CWE
Create an outline of information that you will include
in the Week Nine Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation.
The outline should be consistent
with APA guidelines for a formal outline. b
Refer to the sample outline document under the Week Six
materials for help with formatting your outline. b
Submit the outline To Dr Austin.
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Week Seven: Infectious Diseases
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Details
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Due
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Points
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Objectives
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7.1 Explain the immune system’s role in
protecting the body from disease.
7.2 Identify pathogens that cause
infectious diseases.
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Reading
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Read the following sections in Ch. 13
of Health:
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Introduction (pg. 398)
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“The Process of Infection and Your Body’s Defenses” (pg. 398)
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“Types of Pathogens and Diseases They Cause” (pg. 403)
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“Noninfectious Conditions” (pg. 422)
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“Chronic Lung Diseases” (pg. 422)
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“Headaches” (pg. 424)
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“Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” (pg. 426)
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“Low Back Pain” (pg. 426)
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“Repetitive Motion Disorders” (pg. 426)
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Reading
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Review Ch. 9 of Health.
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Participation
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Participate in class discussion.
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1
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Discussion Questions
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Respond to weekly discussion questions.
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2
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Assignment Preparation
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Continue working on the Environment and Health Short Answer Question due in Week Eight.
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Assignment Preparation
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Begin working on the Chronic Disease
Presentation due in Week Nine.
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Library Videos
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Watch the following video from the Health and Wellness
Resource Center in the University Library:
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“Allergy Shots: How Does Immunotherapy
Work?” b
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“Staying Healthy Through Stress Reduction” b
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Individual
Foodborne Illness Short Answer Questions
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Choose one of the following forborne illnesses to
complete this assignment:
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Salmonella
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Staphylococcus
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Clostridium perfringens
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Norovirus (formerly Norwalk
virus)
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Hepatitis A
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Giardia or amoeba parasites
Write a 125- to 150-word response to each of the following questions:
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What is the infectious agent (pathogen) that
causes this infectious disease? For example, the name of the bacteria, virus,
or parasite.
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How is this infectious agent transmitted
through food or water?
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What is an example of a real life outbreak of
this forborne illness in the United States?
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What are the clinical symptoms, duration of
the disease, and treatment if any?
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What steps can be taken to prevent further outbreaks? Include
individual as well as environmental precautions and methods.
Submit the
answers To Dr Austin.
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Week Eight: Environmental Effects on Health
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Details
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Due
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Points
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Objectives
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8.1 Explain ways the environment
effects human health and wellness.
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Reading
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Read Ch. 15 of Health.
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Participation
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Participate in class discussion.
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Discussion Questions
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Respond to weekly discussion questions.
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2
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Assignment Preparation
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Continue working on the Chronic Disease Presentation due in Week Nine.
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Information Presentation
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Review the information presentation “Allergens
and Molds” located on the student website.
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Individual
The Environment and Health Short Answer Question
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Write a 100-
to 200-word response to the following question:
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What are some ways that the environment affects human health?
Submit the
completed assignment To Dr Austin.
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Week Nine: Healthy Living Choices
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Details
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Due
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Points
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Objectives
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9.1 Discuss guidelines for making wise
health care decisions.
9.2 Identify complementary and
alternative health care options.
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Reading
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Read Ch. 16 of Health.
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Reading
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Read Ch. 17 of Health.
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Participation
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Participate in class discussion.
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Discussion Questions
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Respond to weekly discussion questions.
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Nongraded Activities and
Preparation
Library Videos
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Watch the following videos from the
Health and Wellness Resource Center in the University Library:
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“Alternative Arthritis Therapies:
Acupuncture”
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“Alternative Arthritis Therapies:
Chiropractic and Massage”
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“The Mind-Body Connection: More Than
One-Third Of Americans Use Some Form Of Complimentary Alternative Medicine”
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Individual
Chronic Disease Presentation
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Prepare an 8- to 10-slide Microsoft®
PowerPoint® presentation, with detailed speaker notes, that includes the following:
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An introduction slide
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An explanation of the disease, including the
following:
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Causes and risk factors
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Diagnosis information
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Treatment options
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Prevention options
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Controllable and uncontrollable risk factors
for the disease
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The role the immune system plays in
prevention or recovery from this disease
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Reliable community and web resources for
individuals with the disease
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Guidelines for making wise health care decisions about treatment and
prevention of this disease
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Information on complimentary and alternative health care options for individuals with this chronic disease
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A reference slide with a minimum of three
references
Submit the
presentation To Dr Austin.
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