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HEED 202 - CRN 50776


Contact Information:

Instructor: Brian Locher (he/him)

E-mail: brian_locher@cuesta.edu

Office Hours/Location: Zoom

Instructor Contact Expectations:

Please email me questions or concerns. I will respond by the evening of the day I receive your email. If any questions you have are expensive in nature, we can schedule a Zoom meeting to discuss. 


Course Environment:

This online course will use Canvas and McGraw-Hill Connect to disseminate information. Canvas provides the framework for the course, including PowerPoint presentations, student data files, recourse links and required attachments, the tools to receive and send course materials, assignment/discussion links, and a grade book etc. Through McGraw-Hill Connect, you will be reading your text and taking quizzes. McGraw-Hill Connect is integrated with the Canvas platform.  You do not need to navigate to separate sites to complete your coursework.  All coursework is completed through Canvas.

Accessing the Course:

You will see your course in Canvas on the first day of class. You can access Canvas by clicking on Canvas from the top bar of the Cuesta homepage (www.cuesta.edu) or by typing the Canvas address (https://cuesta.instructure.com/) into your browser address bar.

If you are not familiar with logging into Canvas, please refer to the Canvas Quick Reference GuideLinks to an external site. Once logged into Canvas, you will be directed to where to get started. Be sure to read all the directions on the course home page.  

If you are having difficulty logging into Canvas after the first two days of class and need assistance, please email me or technical support at this email address support@my.cuesta.edu.   


Online Learning: 

If you have never taken an online class or this is your first experience with Canvas, please be patient with yourself. Online classes are not inherently easier, although they may be much more convenient for many students. You should expect to spend at least as much time, if not more, on this course as you would on a course that meets face-to-face. Since there is no lecture component, much of this time will be self-directed and there will be a substantial amount of reading, viewing, studying, and writing required. This course is completely online using Canvas; all coursework (discussions, assignments, quizzes) are submitted online. There are no face-to-face meetings.  Please be prepared to spend 8 - 12 hours per week on coursework for this class

IS an ONLINE CLASS FOR YOU? 

Go to the Cuesta College Canvas Tutorial (self-paced) Links to an external site.,  there are many resources that were designed to help you understand the basis for an online class and the skills necessary for success. If the tutorials do NOT describe you, then taking this class online is NOT for you, and I strongly suggest that you drop the online class and enroll in a traditional classroom section.

Regular Effective Contact Policy:

Regular and Effective Instructor Contact will be met through weekly instructor-initiated threaded discussion forums; weekly announcements to students; timely and effective feedback on student assignments; email, phone, or messaging to individuals; and virtual office hours.

Over the next 18 weeks, I will be your guide to exploring the world of Kinesiology, learning about new professions, and helping you find out exactly why you are here. KINE 201 is a fun course, but it is also challenging. I'm glad you are here, and I look forward to working with you. 


Course Expectations:

Expect to complete 12+ hours of work on this course weekly. Typically, I will cover two to three chapters from your eBook in a week, which speeds up the learning rate and the pace of the class.  Please see the course calendar outlined through Modules for required weekly quizzes, assignment submissions, discussion forums, video presentations, course lectures, and the opportunity to review PowerPoint slides and complete reading assignments. My goal is to provide all required study materials to you at the beginning of the term and to have you complete them on a week-by-week basis.  You can work ahead in this course, but you can't fall behind.  Please recognize this is a goal and not a requirement of me. Be patient with the process of updating course material and opening Modules, as I am working as diligently and efficiently as I expect you to be.  Additional details concerning the course can be found on the Syllabus.

Course Diversity Statement:

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are hallmarks of a safe, supportive, and educational classroom environment. Part of my objective for this course is to create a safe space that enables all students to engage openly, respectfully, and equally with their classmates and their instructor for their education. Please help me create this space with your own positive actions towards others as well.

Required Course Materials:

To enhance your learning experience and provide affordable access to course materials, this course is part of Cuesta’s FIRST DAY delivery program. You can access the required McGraw-Hill Connect materials for HEED 202 with no codes required through Canvas for just $58.81.

Cuesta College will bill you at a discounted price for this course on the census date when you Opt-In to the course materials (including online text readings and the ability to complete required course assignments/quizzes).

It is NOT recommended that you opt-out, as these materials are required to complete HEED 202. 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 (approximately $104), and access to your FIRST DAY materials will be rescinded. For more information, go to customercare.bncollege.com.

Necessary Technology:

To complete the HEED 202 - Health Education course, you will need access to the following technology: PC computers preferred with Microsoft Office 365 capabilities. Mac’s acceptable (if using a Mac, all files need to be exported to .word or .pdf before being uploaded to Canvas). The ability to use a personal video channel like YouTube to create and upload video files to Canvas is necessary. I will be using Zoom to create and share lectures that follow some of the PowerPoint outlines provided by McGraw-Hill and some that follow my own presentation design.  Zoom accessibility is required for this course. No e-mail submissions, .pages files, or Google docs will be accepted.

Canvas tutorials are linked to the course syllabus and are accessible once you have registered for the course.


Course 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 Learning Outcomes:

  1. Apply discipline-based assessment and evaluate strategies to express the credibility and reliability of health literature.
  2. Demonstrate accurate association between food choices, stress, exercise, environmental factors, risk of major non-communicable diseases, and accident prevention.
  3. Evaluate lifestyle changes currently made or have plans to make as a result of taking this health education course.
  4. Develop a plan for lifestyle changes that will reduce your risk of major chronic disease based on your family health history and/or current lifestyle.
  5. Describe the dimensions of wellness.
  6. Explain the effects of aging on the dimensions of health

Accommodations:

This course is designed using an accessible Learning Management System, and course materials have been created with ADA compliance in mind. If you have a disability and might need accommodations in this class, such as extended time on exams or other resources. Please contact the instructor as soon as possible so that you can receive appropriate accommodations in a timely manner. You should also contact DSPS (Disabled Student Programs & Services) Links to an external site. or at 805-546-3148.

College & Course Policies:

Academic Honesty Policy:

Please note all students attending San Luis Obispo County Community College District at any district site and, when representing Cuesta College in any off-campus activity, assume an obligation to conduct themselves in an acceptable manner compatible with the Student Code of Conduct. Please review the Cuesta College Student Code of Conduct Links to an external site..

Add / Drop Policy:

Please review Cuesta's policy for drops

Waitlist Policy:

Please review Cuesta’s waitlist procedure and instructions Links to an external site..

 

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