PEC121-Lyon-Spring2008

PEC 121: Healthy Lifestyle Practices

Spring 2008

Instructor:

Bonnie Lyon

Phone:

(517) 278-2828

Office Hours:
Online:

It is best to contact me via the course discussion board or email. I will respond to email within two working days.

Course Prerequisites:

None

Textbook

Required: Total Fitness and Wellness 4th Edition by Scott K. Powers, Stephen L. Dodd, and Virginia J. Noland

Recommended:

Online Course Features and Requirements

Number of tests: 3 of which 3 must be proctored.

Required on campus sessions: 0

Special labs or practicum: 15 lab activities (all can be done at home)

Number of assignments: 29 (includes labs)

Estimated time per week: 6 hours

Group interaction required: Online participation with classmates is required

Scheduled activities or self paced: scheduled activities

Requirements:

Students must have access to the following:

Equipment: You will need a computer that is able to access and interact with the Web. For best results, a Pentium or PowerMac with a 28.8 Kbps or faster modem and 64 MB or more of RAM should be considered the minimal system.
Software: You will need an Internet browser version 5 or higher, either Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer. A word processor capable of saving and opening RTF (rich text format) documents is required (almost all popular word processing programs can do this).
Internet connection: Home users need Internet access through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that offers a reliable, direct connection to the Internet.

Other requirements:

Course Site:

http://bb.kellogg.edu

Course Description

This lecture/lab course is designed to provide students with the information and skills necessary for positive health decision-making. Students will be introduced to holistic health/wellness concepts. Content includes nutrition, diet and weight control, exercise prescription, and stress management.

Course Objectives

1. Acquire an understanding of the different components and principles of fitness and wellness.

2. Comprehend the interrelationship between the different components of wellness.

3. Equip the learner with the skills, knowledge, and tools necessary to integrate wellness concepts into his/her life.

4. Articulate the benefits of incorporating healthy choices into your life.

5. Access and analyze valid health information from a variety of sources.

6. Utilize goal setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.

Grading

ACTIVITY	POINTS
3 Exams (100 points each)	300
Capstone Project	100
Health Resource Review #1	25
Health Resource Review #2	25
Documentary Review	25
15 Lab Activities (10 points each)	150
6 Discussion Boards (10 points each)	60
4 Miscellaneous Assignments (10 points each)	40
Total Points	725

Grading Scale

A 93-100%

A- 90 - 92%

B+ 87 - 89%

B 83 - 86%

B- 80 - 82%

C+ 77 - 79%

C 73 - 76%

C- 70 - 72%

D+ 67 - 69%

D 63 - 66%

D- 60 - 62%

F 0 - 59%

Cheating Cheating is NOT permitted. Any students caught cheating will receive NO points for the exam or quiz in which the cheating occurred, and/or will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of Kellogg Community College (at the discretion of the instructor).

Disclaimer
Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.

Computer Access at KCC It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students. If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center. See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times.

Submitting Materials Students will be expected to use the course web site features or e-mail to submit materials.

ADA Statement Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Cheating	Cheating is NOT permitted. Any students caught cheating will receive NO points for the exam or quiz in which the cheating occurred, and/or will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of Kellogg Community College (at the discretion of the instructor).
Disclaimer	Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.
Computer Access at KCC	It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students. If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center. See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times.
Submitting Materials	Students will be expected to use the course web site features or e-mail to submit materials.
ADA Statement	Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.