Welcome to HEED 202 Health Education

Distance Education Summer 2024

CRN 50096 & 50967

 

Welcome to HEED 202! I look forward to working with you all this summer semester! Please read the information below which will give you information related to class access and the textbook requirement. If you have any questions, please email me at the email listed below.

 

Instructor: Jenel Guadagno

Email: jenel_guadagno@cuesta.edu

 

Course Start Date Online: Monday June 10, 2024

 

Reminder: This is a 6 week course and will end July 17, 2024

 

This course is fully online. There are no mandatory meetings.

 

COURSE DISCRIPTION

Presents the major health topics and provides an introduction to health careers, emphasizing the prevention of non-communicable conditions, promotion of health and fitness throughout the lifespan, and the application of current research in health to affect behavior and lifestyle changes. Health topics are discussed from a multi-dimensional perspective including examples from a variety of ethnic minority groups.

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate accurate analysis of the nutrients, ingredients, and calories from fats, proteins, and carbohydrates on food label.
2. Apply media literacy tools to evaluate the credibility and reliability of health literature.
3. Demonstrate accurate association between food choices, stress, exercise, environmental factors and your risk of major non-communicable diseases.
4. Evaluate lifestyle changes you have made or plan to make as a result of taking health class.
5. Develop a plan for lifestyle changes that will reduce your risk of major non-communicable or communicable disease based on your family health history and/or current lifestyle choices.
6. Critique the process you have made by engaging in your personal physical fitness plan.

 

CLASS OPENS/ACCESSING CANVAS

This course is part of Cuesta’s First Day delivery program.

Cuesta College will bill you at the discounted price as a course charge for this course on the course census date.

It is NOT recommended that you Opt-Out, as these materials are required to complete the course. You can choose to Opt-Out on the first day of class, but you will be responsible for purchasing your course materials at the full retail price and access to your materials may be suspended.

For more information and FAQs go to customercare.bncollege.comLinks to an external site..

 

 

ONLINE MODALITY: CANVAS

Canvas is our Online Modality for this Course.

How to access Canvas quickly:

1. Go to www.cuesta.edu
2. On the top of the page, click on “Canvas”
3. Log in with your cuesta college username and password.
4. Click on your spring class (HEED 202) to get started.

 

Cuesta Tech Support Email: support@my.cuesta.edu

Please contact tech support if you have questions or technical difficulties accessing the class.

 

• Quick Link Reference for Students accessing CanvasLinks to an external site.

 

• Link for Cuesta College Distance EducationLinks to an external site.

 

• Canvas Tutorials for Students:Links to an external site.

 

• Canvas System Requirements:Links to an external site.

 

 

Covid-19 Policy

All coursework is expected to be turned in according to the syllabus.  However, as your instructor, I am sympathetic to extenuating circumstances, especially concerning covid-19.  Please be sure to communicate to me AHEAD of TIME if you are in need of accommodation because of these circumstances.  Cuesta covid-19 updatesLinks to an external site.

 

 

If you have questions regarding the class, please feel free to contact me at the email listed above and I will do my best to answer your questions or refer you to someone that can answer your technology needs.

 

Jenel Guadagno