HMSE 1100
 Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
 2 Credit Hours

*** You cannot receive credit for both HMSE1100 and HPRO2100 ***

Course Information
Course Description: Stressing individual responsibility for achieving optimal well-being, this course emphasizes preventive health
practices which promote healthful lifestyles and reduce risk factors associated with disease.
Course Objectives: As a result of the activities, materials, and procedures in this course, the student will be able to:

A. General Health and Wellness Outcomes

A.1 Assess his/her current health status; identify health-promoting behaviors and formulate a
personal concept of health and wellness;
A.2 Compare the wellness approach to health with traditional medical approaches;
A.3 Describe the wellness approach to health with traditional medical approaches;
A.4 Explain when to seek medical care; describe ways to select health care professionals, and
discuss risks that may occur when entering a hospital for medical care;
A.5 Analyze components of a comprehensive physical examination and discuss criteria for
evaluating medical information;

B. Stress Management Outcomes

B.1 Discuss the relationship between stress, health and disease;
B.2 Identify sources of stress and discuss stress management techniques;
B.3 Describe the body's response to stress - both physical and psychological;
B.4 Assess his/her personality type and locus of control;
B.5 Apply appropriate stress management techniques;

C. Nutrition Outcomes

C.1 Discuss characteristics of the American diet and its relationship to health and wellness;
C.2 State guidelines for maintaining a balanced diet and list dietary goals for Americans;
C.3 Discuss the role of protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and water in the diet;
C.4 Distinguish between saturated, unsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats;
C.5 Identify common foods containing large amounts of sodium and sugar;
C.6 Explain the role of fiber in the diet and identify sources of dietary fiber;
C.7 Analyze food labels as related to FDA labeling regulations and dietary goals;
C.8 Define and calculate nutrient density;
C.9 Assess percent of RDA's being met in his/her diet by developing a nutrition profile;
C.10 Explore underlying factors for personal food choices and preferences;
C.11 Describe self-management techniques for avoiding common digestive problems;

D. Diet and Weight Control Outcomes

D.1 Discuss the relationship between body weight and health;
D.2 Differentiate between ideal weight and natural weight identifying determinants of body weight;
D.3 Explain how appetite, heredity, environment, fat-cell development, metabolism, inactivity,
psychosocial factors, and setpoint may contribute to obesity;
D.4 Discuss basic principles of weight control describing physiological process for losing weight
and identifying ways for achieving a Caloric deficit sufficient for losing weight;
D.5 Assess his/her body fat and compare with established ideal percent of fat;

E. Exercise and Fitness Outcomes

E.1 List and discuss the components of physical fitness identify activities which promote each one;
E.2 Discuss the relationship between consistent participation in physical activity and health;
E.3 Explain the principles of frequency, duration, intensity, overload and specificity;
E.4 Assess aerobic capacity and determine training zone for exercise heart rate;

F. Lifestyle Disease Outcomes

F.1 Discuss the extent to which cardiovascular diseases threaten health and wellness;
F.2 Define the follow terms; atherosclerosis, angina pectoris, heart attack, hypertension;
F.3 Distinguish between cardiovascular risk factors that can be changed and those which cannot;
F.4 Assess personal risk factors related to cardiovascular diseases;
F.5 List ways to help prevent cardiovascular disease;
F.6 Describe the diagnostic procedures for confirming the presence of cardiovascular disease;
F.7 Discuss the advantages and limitations of various treatment options for cardiovascular disease;
F.8 Differentiate between essential hypertension and secondary hypertension;
F.9 Discuss habits and practices which may cause hypertension;
F.10 Explain treatment options for hypertension;
F.11 Assess his/her blood pressure and determine risk for becoming hypertensive;
F.12 Identify health practices which may prevent and/or control hypertension;
F.13 Describe the process of cancer cell growth and discuss associated risk factors, warning signs,
methods of detection, and prevention;
F.14 Discuss the relationship between low back pain and lifestyle behaviors, diagnostic techniques
used to identify and the source of low back pain, possible causes of low back pain, and behaviors
which might prevent low back pain;
F.15 Discuss the symptoms, causes prevention, and treatment of diabetes;
F.16 Compare characteristics associated with various types of headaches, and describe possible
actions to take to prevent and/or relieve headache pain;

G. Leisure Outcomes

G.1 Discuss Leisure as a form of human expression;
G.2 Discuss leisure as an important element of our social structure, emerging work patterns,
retirement, education, residential growth patterns, health, family, and social group behavior;
G.3 Analyze leisure and lifestyle by discovering personal life choices, interests, group memberships;
G.4 Assess leisure behavior with respect to planning for participation in activities and experiences
that contribute to optimal well-being;

H. Substance Use Outcomes

H.1 Explain why it is important to make wise decisions about the use of various substances;
H.2 List and define reasons why people use drugs;
H.3 Name and describe the different classifications of drugs;
H.4 Identify the most used and most abused drugs in American Society;
H.5 Analyze reasons why people drink alcohol;
H.6 Describe the factors associated with the rate of alcohol absorption;
H.7 Identify people most likely to suffer form the disease of alcoholism and how the disease affects
the rest of their lives;
H.8 Explain the process of recovery from alcoholism;
H.9 List the various forms of tobacco products;
H.10 Compare the results of quitting smoking with what can occur if people continue to smoke;
H.11 Describe how prevalent current cocaine and crack use is in the US;
H.12 Analyze why people may use crack and cocaine and discuss the negative consequences of
this use;
H.13 Recognize the importance of marijuana being a fat soluble drug;
H.14 Describe the short-term and long-term effects of marijuana use;
H.15 Identify the effects of heroin;
H.16 Explain why moonrock is potentially hazardous to drug users;
H.17 Recognize the street terms for methamphetamine, phencyclidine, lysergic acid diethylamide,
and certain designer drugs;
H.18 Describe the term designer drugs and give reasons why they are dangerous;

I. Sexually Transmitted Diseases Outcomes

I.1 Evaluate how sexual behavior influences the transmission of STDs;
I.2 Discuss the signs, symptoms, consequences, and treatment of the various STDs;
I.3 Describe the risks associated with multiple sex partners;
I.4 Differentiate between viral and bacterial STD's;
I.5 List and describe the ways to prevent STD's
I.6 Analyze the advantages/disadvantages of lifestyle choices in relationship to transmission and
contracting STD's.
Prerequisites and Corequisites: There are no prerequisites and/or corequisites for this course.
Course Topics: Course Contents:

1.Wellness and Fitness for Life
Components of Wellness
The Wellness Challenge
Achieving Lifestyle Change: A Self-Help Approach

2.Preventing Cardiovascular Disease
Circulation
Cardiovascular Disease: A Twentieth-Century Phenomenon
Risk Factors for Heart Disease
Prevention of Heart Disease
Medical Contributions

3.Increasing Cardiorespiratory Endurance
The Components of Physical Fitness
Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Cardiorespiratory Endurance and Wellness
Principles of Conditioning
Other Exercise Considerations
Environmental Conditions

4.Building Muscular Strength and Endurance
The Health Benefits of Resistance Training
Anaerobic Exercise
Muscular Strength
Muscular Contractions and Resistance Training
Principles of Resistance Training
Muscular Endurance
Principles of Resistance Training
Ergogenic Aids
Keeping a Daily Training Log

5.Improving Flexibility
Flexibility and Wellness
Developing a Flexibility Program
When to Stretch
Types of Stretching
Flexibility Assessment
Preventing Back and Neck Pain
6.Forming a Plan for Good Nutrition
Nutrition and Health
Essential Nutrients
Other Nutrients with Unique Health Benefits
Putting Nutrition to Work
Other Nutrition Issues of Concern
Food Labels
Changes in American Eating Patterns
Planning a Nutrition Strategy for Wellness

7.Improving Body Composition
Obesity
Overweight
Regional Fat Distribution
Methods for Measuring Body-Weight Status
Measurement of Body Fat
Selected Methods for Measuring Body Composition

8.Achieving a Healthy Weight
Americans' Obsession with Body Weight
Defining the Problem
Health Aspects of Obesity
Weight Loss: A New Attitude Emerges
Development of Obesity
Causes of Obesity
Dieting and Exercise: Strategies for Weight Maintenance or Weight Loss
Regular Exercise is the Key to Weight
Management: Make it Fun
Eating Disorders
Principles of Weight Management: Putting it All Together

9.Coping With and Managing Stress
What is Stress?
Sources of Stress and Warning Signs
Factors generating a Stress Response
Physiological Responses to Stress
Self-Esteem and Stress
Personality and Stress
Dealing With Stress
Relaxation Techniques
Selecting a Stress-Reducing Technique

10.Taking Charge of your Personal Safety
Home Safety
Recreational and Outdoor Safety Vehicle Safety
Violence and Intentional Injury

11.Taking Responsibility for Drug Use
Reasons for Drug Use
Drug Classification
Commonly Abused Substances
Illegal Drugs
Other Drugs of Concern
A Final Thought

12.Preventing Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Safer Sex
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Viral Diseases
Bacterial Diseases
Other Common STDs

13.Reducing Your Risk of Cancer
Causes and Prevention
Cancer Site
Exercise and Cancer Prevention
Cancers of Concern to Everyone
Treatment

14.Managing Common Conditions
Diabetes Mellitus
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Asthma
The Common Cold
Influenza
Headaches
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

15.Becoming a Responsible Health Care Consumer
Understanding Health Information
Guidelines for Evaluating Health Information
Managing Health Care
Alternative Medicine
Assessing Your Health
Paying for Health Care
Specific Course Requirements: Assignments:

The assignments for the course include reading the text chapters as
follows:

1.Wellness and Fitness for Life
2.Preventing Cardiovascular Disease
3.Increasing Cardiorespiratory Endurance
4.Building Muscular Strength and Endurance
5.Improving Flexibility
6.Forming a Plan for Good Nutrition
7.Improving Body Composition
8.Achieving a Healthy Weight
9.Coping With and Managing Stress
10.Taking Charge of Your Personal Safety
11.Taking Responsibility for Drug Use
12.Preventing Sexually Transmitted Diseases
13.Reducing Your Risk of Cancer
14.Managing Common Conditions
15.Becoming a Responsible Health Care Consumer
Methods and Activities:

The course requires reading and studying the text. In addition a topical/lecture outline is provided for each chapter on
the Web. Reading and written assignments will be given for each chapter of the text. Additional material will be
made available on the Web. Related material will be available at other Web sites on the Internet. In
addition a (listserv) list server will be used to send important course information at selected intervals during the course.

You will be responsible for:

1.Reading and studying the textbook and topical outline.
2.Completing assignments in a timely manner.
3.Corresponding through E-mail with the instructors.
4.Participating in roundtable conferences with the
instructors when conducted.
5.Completing timed quizzes and exams given over the internet.
6.Maintaining access to the Internet and the World Wide Web pages made available at this site.
7.Checking you e-mail daily

Other assignments for the course include: written discussion of course topics, quizzes and examinations,
and wellness assessments administered through the Internet. Some assignments will require the use of
Internet resources to gather information.

Assignment links will be enabled approximately 10 days before each assignment is due. Supplemental material for
each chapter will be available 10 days before the date chapter assignments are due. Assignments will be
accepted for full credit no later than their assigned due date. Points will be deducted for lateness.

Quizzes, Exams, and Assignments:

Quizzes on assigned material will be designed for review and evaluation of learning. Quizzes must be
completed to pass the course. Quizzes will be administered on-line. You will have three days to
complete the quiz and send the answers to the instructor. Quizzes will be timed and will auto-submit if the time
limit is exceeded. You will be allowed 25 minutes to complete each quiz. All quizzes will be multiple-choice.

The Mid-term exam and Final exam will be administered on-line. You will have a week to complete the exam and
send the answers to the course instructors. These exams will be timed and will auto-submit if the time limit is
exceeded. You will be allow 60 minutes to complete each exam. All exams will be multiple-choice.

Submitting quizzes and exams:

1.Quizzes will come on-line at the designated dates on the assignment page.
2.Quizzes will appear as forms on the Test page.
3.Select the correct answer and send the quiz to the instructors.
4.Details regarding the Midterm and Final exam will be provided on the assignment page.

Submitting assignments:

1.Most assessments and assignments can be sent to your instructor via online forms.
2.Assessments and assignments will require filling in online forms. Complete the forms and check the
submit button. This will send the information to the instructor. You must put your name, e-mail address,
and section number on all forms. Forms will not send unless the aforementioned information is
present.
 
Textbooks, Supplementary Materials, Hardware and Software Requirements
Required Textbooks:

Please visit the Virtual Bookstore to obtain textbook information for this course:

 http://rodp.bkstr.com
Supplementary Materials: No other materials required.
Hardware Requirements: See RODP Minimum Computer Requirements
Software Requirements: Internet Explorer 5.0-5.5 SP2  or Netscape 4.75 Web Browser, Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office
Assessment and Grading
Testing Procedures: Weekly Quizzes and a Mid-Term and Final Exam will be conducted online. The Quizzes and Exams will be timed and consist of 4 response multiple - choice questions.
Grading Procedure: Grades will be based on knowledge and understanding of concepts of fitness and wellness at the end of the course.

Knowledge and Understanding will be determined by :
Completion of assignments and assessments throughout the course.
Completion of quizzes and exams.
Quality work on assignments, assessments, and exams
Work submitted within the stated time periods.
Assignment Contents and Point Values:
Grading Scale: ##-##---A = 94% on all Assignments, Assessments, Quizzes, and Exams
##-##---B = 84% on all Assignments, Assessments, Quizzes, and Exams
##-##---C = 74% on all Assignments, Assessments, Quizzes, and Exams
##-##---D = 64% on all Assignments, Assessments, Quizzes, and Exams
Grades will be based on the following scale:

A - Grade requires completion of all of the exams with an average of 94% or above, completion of all
quizzes and completion of a minimum of 1452 points from assignments, assessments and tests.

B - Grade requires completion of all of the exams with an average of 84% or above, completion of all quizzes and completion of a minimum of 1298 points from assignments, assessments and tests.

C - Grade requires completion of all of the exams with an average of 74% or above, completion of all quizzes and completion of a minimum of 1143 points from assignments, assessments and tests. 

D - Grade requires completion of all of the exams with an average of 64% or above, completion of all quizzes and completion of a minimum of 989 points from assignments, assessments and tests.

Completion of assignments, assessments, quizzes, and exams below 989 points will result in an F - (failure) for the course.

The instructors reserve the right to amend the aforestated grading procedure when in the best interest of the course and/or students therein. 
Assignments and Participation
Assignments and Projects:
Items Number Points per Item Total Points  Percent
Quizzes 14 50 700 45
Exams 2 100 200 13
Key Words 14 10 140 9
Essays 14 20 280 18
Assessments 20 5 100 7
Fitness Test 1 50 50 3
Term Project 3 25 75 5
         
Total 68   1545 100
Class Participation: Students are encouraged to communicate with other students in the chat room. Students are expected to communicate with the instructor as a learning resource. Students must check the course bulletin board frequently for announcements, and students must actively participate in threaded discussion events.
Punctuality: New assignments come online weekly. Ten days are allotted for completion of all assignments. Failure to meet established assignment deadlines will result in a loss of assignment points. Assignments over 1 week late will not be counted.
Course Ground Rules
Course rules and expectations:
1. Weekly participation is required.
2. Learn how to navigate in WebCT
3. Keep abreast of course announcements
4. Use the assigned college or university e-mail address
5. Address technical problems immediately
6. Observe course netiquette at all times
7. Follow course calendar and submit assignments in a timely manner
 
Guidelines for Communications
Email: Guidelines:

1. Always put your name on each email
2. Always include a subject line.
3. Remember without facial expressions some comments may be taken the wrong way. Be careful in wording your emails. Use of emoticons might be helpful in some cases.
4. Use standard fonts.
5. Respect the privacy of other class members.
Discussion Groups: Guidelines:
1. Review the discussion threads thoroughly before entering the discussion.

2. Maintain threads by using the "Reply" button rather starting a new topic.

3. Do not make insulting or inflammatory statements to other members of the discussion group. Be respectful of other's ideas.

4. Be patient and read the comments of other group members thoroughly before entering your remarks.

5. Be positive and constructive in group discussions.

6. Respond in a thoughtful and timely manner.
Chat:

Guidelines:

1. Introduce yourself to the other learners in the chat session.

2. Be polite. Choose your words carefully. Do not use derogatory statements.

3. Be concise in responding to others in the chat session.

4. Be prepared to open the chat session at the scheduled time.

5. Be constructive in your comments and suggestions.
Web Resources: Citation Guides:

1. Modern Language Association - http://webster.commnet.edu/mla.htm

2. American Psychologica Association - http://www.apastyle.org/elecref.html

3. Uof M - Uncle Sam - Citing Government Printing - http://www.lib.memphis.edu/gpo/unclesam.htm

4. Turabian Manual of Style - http://www.isr.bucknell.edu/research/index.html

5. ACSM -

6. Human Kinetics - http://www.humankinetics.com/

7. Research and Documentation -Other Styles - http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/hacker/resdoc/

8. Citing Web References - http://www.people.memphis.edu/~mcrouse/elcite.html

9. Nuts and Bolts to Essay Writing - http://nutsandbolts.washcoll.edu/

10. Constructing Your Research Paper - http://bob.ucsc.edu/library/ref/instruction/research/libres.htm

11. The Research Paper and the World Wide Web - http://cw.prenhall.com/bookbind/pubbooks/rodrigues/

12. Research Paper Basics - http://astro.fccj.cc.fl.us/LearningResources/DrGwen/research.htm

Library
The Tennessee Board of Regents Virtual Library is available to all students enrolled in the Regents Degree Program. Links to library materials (such as electronic journals, databases, interlibrary loans, digital reserves, dictionaries, encyclopedias, maps, and librarian support) and Internet resources needed by learners to complete online assignments and as background reading must be included in all courses. 

Students With Disabilities
Qualified students with disabilities will be provided reasonable and necessary academic accommodations if determined eligible by the appropriate disability services staff at their home institution. Prior to granting disability accommodations in this course, the instructor must receive written verification of a student's eligibility for specific accommodations from the disability services staff at the home institution. It is the student's responsibility to initiate contact with their home institution's disability services staff and to follow the established procedures for having the accommodation notice sent to the instructor.

Syllabus Changes
The instructor reserves the right to make changes as necessary to this syllabus. If changes are necessitated during the term of the course, the instructor will immediately notify students of such changes both by individual email communication and posting both notification and nature of change(s) on the course bulletin board.

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