HCSI 202 Health Education, CRN sections 35131 and 35132
Spring 2025
Dates for each section
CRN 35131 is an 18 week, in-person class that meets MW noon-1:20PM. Class goes 1/21/25 - 5/23/25.
CRN 35132 is a 9-week, fast paced hybrid that meets Mon. 6:00-8:50PM. Class goes 3/31/25 - 5/23/25 There are (Web) 3 hours online work weekly.
An 18 week course meets 1.5 hours twice a week. Assignments and content are delivered in-person through lectures, short videos and in-class activities. Exams are in-person. Students may submit some assignments online in canvas, or turn in "hard-copy" work during class.
The 9-week short course class starts after spring break. This hybrid class meets one night a week for 3 hours, plus 3 hours of online (WEB) material to read/listen to weekly. Weekly topics are delivered in person, along with an overview of what to do online. There are some in-class activities. There are online quizzes and exams. Class meets March 31st through May 23rd and this is a second half of semester late start. This means that a semester's work is compressed into 9 weeks.
Classroom location
SLO Cuesta campus room 1100. Located in a building above the east side of the swim pool. The women's locker room is in one end of the building and 1300 Kinesiology building is adjacent on the other side. The classroom is not far from campus flagpole and weight room. Gil Stork gym is on the opposite west side of the pool. The bus stop on Chorro Valley Road is on the other side of the gym. The classroom is close to the south end of parking lot 5 and parking lot 6.
Instructor Email address
Coral Minton
cminton@cuesta.edu
WELCOME!
I look forward to working with you. This class emphasis is to learn about personal wellness across the lifespan that includes several dimensions of health. We take time to examine personal wellness patterns. This course is for everyone. Our outcomes include improving ability for an individual to make informed health decisions. A primary objective is to learn more about prevention of chronic and communicable conditions that include mental health and addiction. My hope is that the student will leave the course with a greater understanding about diverse health risk factors that include a range of cultural norms, issues including aging, disability, and a multi-gender lens. This means learning about male, female and other gender health concerns. There is also an introduction to health based careers.
Textbook
You do not need to buy a textbook for this course.
Most of our course content is available on Canvas pages. You can read/scroll through the pages, or listen to the content through immersive learning option (text to audio).
The in-person section also includes activities, media clips and videos as well as in-person exams. We use a study guide to prepare for exams. I review and discuss essay questions in class prior to exams.
The hybrid section includes content from canvas pages, clicking links to various websites for information, pre-recorded videos, media clips and quizzes. Each week is set up as a module and finishes with a multiple-choice online quiz. The material is chunked into 4 units with four timed essay exams online. There is a study guide. I review and discuss essay questions with you, in class, on Mondays prior to the exam.
For all sections, homework includes learning about reliable health literature. As we examine literature we look at the sources and evaluate pros and cons of various health information. Segments of the course include an opportunity to examine personal wellness patterns and discuss changes or plans to reduce risk of disease. A group project occurs during the last weeks of class.
Attending class
I realize that attending a class can present challenges with family and work. I have learned post COVID that most students learn a lot more when there is an in-class component. If you are sick, and/or if there are travel challenges please email me. There is the possibility to join in with a synchronous zoom option, however attending in person is preferred, and the course is set-up with in-person activities. We often learn about more details when we can discuss health issues with others. Please email with questions regarding this format.
There are weekly deadlines to help move through the course material. Due dates are posted on a course outline which is posted when the course page opens. A hard copy is handed out the first day of class. Most online work is due on Monday nights midnight. During the spring 2025 semester we have holidays on Monday Jan 20th, Feb 17th and spring break is the week of March 24-28. April is a busy month with no class breaks. Finals occur May 19-23.
Please email me if there are difficulties coming to class, or meeting deadlines. I am generally flexible with many of the deadlines. However, exams and group work are not as flexible. Our courses end May 28 and I cannot accept work after that date.
HCSI 202 Catalog Description:
Presents the exploration of major health issues and behaviors in the various dimensions of health. Emphasis is placed on individual responsibility for personal health and the promotion of informed, positive health behaviors. Topics include nutrition, exercise, weight control, mental health, stress management, violence, substance abuse, reproductive health, disease prevention, aging, healthcare, and environmental hazards and safety.
Student Hours:
I am available to meet with students on before and after class. I also answer questions by email, or we can set up a zoom meeting if needed.
My office is in room 1321 located in the Kinesiology and Athletics building 1300 close to the classroom.
Online learning management system
Cuesta’s Course learning management system is CANVAS. There is a self-paced tutorial that students may access NOW to get introduced to the learning environment. It walks students through a typical course layout and the common Canvas tools. The tutorial also provides resources on how to download applications, working with browsers, and more.
https://www.cuesta.edu/academics/distance/survey.htmlLinks to an external site. Links to an external site.
During the first meeting I will review some basic functions in Canvas. It is encouraged to review the link above as an introduction. You can access CANVAS quickly by
The Canvas app can be downloaded onto a phone. Canvas provides the framework for the course including links to documents, videos and presentations, student data files, the tools to receive and send course materials, and a grade book. Using the communication tools, you can communicate using e-mail, and you can share materials and ideas with other course participants via the discussion forums and groups. Some aspects of Canvas work better on a computer so it is helpful to have something available especially during group projects which may involve shared documents.
Accessing Canvas: Prior to the course start date, you will receive an email to your my.Cuesta.edu address providing you with a reminder about our first class meeting, and with log in procedures for Canvas, the learning management system (LMS) used to deliver course content.
If there is difficulty logging into Canvas and you need assistance please email me or technical support at this email address: support@my.cuesta.edu. If you have never taken an online class or this is your first experience with Canvas, please be patient with yourself and ask for help.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Apply discipline based assessment and evaluate strategies to express the credibility and reliability of health literature.
- Demonstrate accurate association between food choices, stress, exercise environmental factors, risk of major non-communicable diseases, and accident prevention.
- Evaluate lifestyle changes currently made or have plans to make as a result of taking this health education course.
- Develop a plan for lifestyle changes that will reduce your risk of major chronic diseases based on your family on your family health history and/or current lifestyle choices.
- Describe the dimensions of wellness.
- Explain the effects of aging on the dimensions of health.
Quick references and links:
Cuesta add policy: http://www.cuesta.edu/student/studentservices/admrreg/arpolicies/addcourse.htmlLinks to an external site. Links to an external site.
Drop Policy: Students that miss the first day/week and do not turn in work within the first week may be dropped, however do not expect to be dropped if you “go silent”. Please read Cuesta’s drop policies. http://www.cuesta.edu/student/studentservices/admrreg/arpolicies/dropcourse.htmlLinks to an external site. Links to an external site.
Academic honesty policy and student code of conduct: http://www.cuesta.edu/student/documents/admissions_records/code_of_conduct.pdfLinks to an external site. Links to an external site.
If the course is full, I follow Cuesta waitlist procedure and instructions:
When slots become available, I will contact people on the wait list to offer them a spot. Attending the face to face segment on the first night is most likely to result with an add code. Please review the institution’s policies. http://www.cuesta.edu/student/studentservices/admrreg/arpolicies/Waitlist.htmlLinks to an external site. Links to an external site.
Cuesta Tech Support email: support@my.cuesta.edu
DSPS Statement:
This course design is with an accessible Learning Management System. Course materials are prepared with ADA compliance in mind. Any student who feels they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability, such as extended time on exams, should contact me privately to discuss your specific needs. Please contact Disabled Student Services & Programs at Building 3300 (546-3148) on SLO Campus or on North Campus (591-6215) to coordinate reasonable accommodations for documented disabilities. Doing so as soon as possible will help ensure accommodations in a timely manner. Please let me know if there is something I can do early in the course, to help accommodate your needs.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
It is my intent that students from all diverse backgrounds and perspectives be well-served by this course, that students' learning needs be addressed both in and out of class, and that the diversity of culture students bring here be viewed as a resource, strength and benefit. It is my intent to present materials and activities that are respectful of diversity: gender identity, sexuality, disability, age, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, race, nationality, religion, and culture. Your suggestions are encouraged and appreciated. Please let me know ways to improve the effectiveness of the course for you personally, or for other students or student groups.
Thank you for reading my introduction letter and I look forward to working with you. If you have any questions regarding this course, please contact me at the email listed above. I will do my best to answer your questions or refer you to someone that can answer your needs.
Sincerely, Coral Minton
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