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HCSI 202 Health Education

Fall 2025

Dates for each section

CRN 75429 is a 9-week, fast paced hybrid that meets Mon. 6:00-8:50PM. Canvas opens 10/15/25 - 12/12/25. Our first in person meeting is 10/20, with 7 meetings total. There are (Web) 3 hours online work weekly.

This 9-week short course class starts after mid-semester 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. Quizzes and exams are online. 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 on 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 or west side of the pool. The bus stop on Chorro Valley Road is currently on the opposite side of the gym. The classroom is close to the south end of parking lot 5 and parking lot 6. When the administration building construction is completed, the bus stop will move to a different location.

Instructor Email address

Coral Minton

cminton@cuesta.edu

WELCOME!

I look forward to working with you. The class focus is on personal wellness across the lifespan which includes several dimensions of health. We examine our personal wellness patterns. This course is helpful for everyone. Course outcomes include improved ability for an individual to make informed health decisions. A primary objective is to learn about prevention of chronic and communicable conditions that include mental health and addiction. My hope is that students leave with a greater understanding about diverse health risk factors. Cultural norms, aging, disability, and gender are all factors when it comes to health. There is also an introduction to health based careers.

Textbook

You do not need to buy a textbook for this course.

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 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 at the end is 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 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. The course is set-up with in-person activities. We often learn in more detail 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.

Fall 2025, CRN 75429, canvas class opens Wednesday 10/15. There are 7 In person meetings in room 1100. The dates are 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24 and 12/1. On 12/8 we meet via zoom for a review, just prior to the final opening up online. Exams and online work TBD on your time schedule. We do meet the Monday of Thanksgiving week and this is a key meeting to finalize a group project.

Please email if there are difficulties coming to class, or meeting deadlines. I am generally flexible with most deadlines. However, exams and group work are not as flexible. Our course ends Dec 12th. I cannot accept work after the end 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

going to eduLinks to an external site. Links to an external site.
On the top of the page click on Canvas (green button)
Log in with our cuesta college username and password
Click on your class page to get started. (HEED 203)

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 backgrounds and perspectives be well-served by this course, that students' learning needs be addressed both in and out of class. The wide range of culture that students bring to class is viewed as a resource, strength and benefit. It is my intent to present materials and activities that are respectful of all people including: 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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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.&nbsp;<a class=\"external\" href=\"http://www.cuesta.edu/student/studentservices/admrreg/arpolicies/Waitlist.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span>http://www.cuesta.edu/student/studentservices/admrreg/arpolicies/Waitlist.htmlLinks to an external site.</span><span class=\"external_link_icon\" style=\"display: inline-block; text-indent: initial;\" role=\"presentation\"> <span class=\"screenreader-only\">Links to an external site.</span></span></a></p><p>Cuesta Tech Support email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:support@my.cuesta.edu\">support@my.cuesta.edu</a></p><h3>DSPS Statement:</h3><p>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 &amp; 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.&nbsp;</p><h3>Diversity and Inclusion Statement</h3><p>It is my intent that students from all backgrounds and perspectives be well-served by this course, that students' learning needs be addressed both in and out of class. The wide range of culture that students bring to class is viewed as a resource, strength and benefit. It is my intent to present materials and activities that are respectful of all people including: 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Sincerely, Coral Minton</p>"}]