KINE 1305 Community Health (OPC-PRN)

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Instructor Name: Jamee Stewart

Office: Room 2104, Northridge Campus

Phone: 223-4815

Email: jstewart@austincc.edu

Office Hours/Appointments: per semester syllabus

 

Teaching Assistant: Ursula Garza, room 2105

Email: ugarza@austincc.edu, phone: 223-4814

 

Course Description: Community health is a fundamental course in the principles of personal health: nutrition, mental health, drugs, exercise, sleep and rest. Community health also explores the principles of community health sanitation, community services and public health agencies.

Key topics covered include:

·         Organizations that contribute to community health

·         How communities measure disease, injury and death

·         Control of communicable and non-communicable diseases

·         How communities organize and solve health problems

·         Community health in schools

·         Health needs of mothers, infants and children

·         Health needs of special populations

·         Community mental health

·         Abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs

·         Health care delivery system

·         Environmental health problems

·         Intentional and unintentional injuries

·         Occupational health and safety

 

Required Textbooks/Materials: You will need both books.

1. The Hot Zone by Richard Preston\
2. An Introduction to Community Health by McKenzie, James, Robert R. Pinger, and Jerome Kotecki.

In addition to the books, study questions that accompany your textbook, An Introduction to Community Health, are available on Blackboard under “Course Materials.” You are strongly encouraged to review these prior to taking the exams.

 

Instructional Methodology: This class is a print based course that will include a typed book report on The Hot Zone and the completion of 6 exams as well as required contacts with your instructor. All exams will be taken at a monitored ACC or VCT testing site. You are required to make a minimum of two (2) contacts with your instructor or assistants during the course of the semester either by telephone, email, mail, or in person.  You are also required to attend orientation per information available in your course syllabus and the ACC website

 

Course Rationale: Community Health examines the principles of community health as it relates to personal health; nutrition; mental health; stimulants and narcotics; exercise; and sleep and rest. Community Health explores sanitation, community services and public health agencies.

 

Departmental Objectives:

1.      To learn the fundamentals of community health

2.      To understand how community health practices affect one personally as well as those around them.

3.      To understand how Kinesiology relates to a healthy individual lifestyle.

A=900-810 points B=809-720 points C=719-630 points D-629-540 points F=539-0 points

                         

Grades:      A= 90-100%              

                        B= 80-89%                

                        C=70-79%                 

                        D=60-69%                 

                        F=0-59%                   

 

 

Grades are based upon your report and tests. If you have any questions concerning grading, please ask your instructor. The specific grading requirements for this course are as follows:

 

Point system:

Test 1              100 points

Test 2              100 points

Test 3              100 points

Test 4              100 points

Test 5              100 points      

Test 6              100 points

Report             300 points

Total                600 points

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Must be completed as follows

 

1. Mandatory orientation

Attend orientation per syllabus/webpage directions

 

 

Orientation Packet handed out during orientation includes: student information sheet; syllabus with KINE DL student information packet; degree program information; and volunteer list. Orientation packet to be given out during orientation should be returned at the end of the semester with a copy of all test results.

 

2.  Required Writing Assignment – Due  ___________. Book Report:  Read The Hot Zone by Richard Preston and write a 10-page minimum type written book report. It is to be divided into two parts:

PART 1: Your reaction to and opinion on the subject material covered/book. This is a minimum of one page and a maximum of two pages. I want your opinion not that of someone else.

PART 2: A summary of EACH CHAPTER, not just each of the four parts. The summary section total is a minimum length of 9 pages and no maximum length. See below for an example of the acceptable format.

 

**You must attach a cover page that includes your name, the title of your book report, course section, date, EMAIL address and phone number. We will email your grade using this information so make sure it is correct and up to date. This page is not counted in your report length.

 

REQUIRED REPORT FORMAT

 

***Any reports identified as using Internet sources in either part 1 or part 2 OR not in the specified format will be returned with no grade.***

 

The printed book report is due on ____________.  The report should be turned into the Northridge Mail/Duplication Room #1107 of Northridge building 1000 at the counter or mailed to NRG-KINE from any ACC campus mailroom in an intercampus mail envelop. This is not an optional assignment. This assignment is worth three exam grades.

 

 

EXAMPLE OUTLINE FOR PART II.

Every chapter should be titled and followed by a short summary of that chapter.  There are 31 chapters. You must have the title and entry for all 31 chapters or the paper will be returned ungraded.

 

Chapter 1 Something in the Forest.  Summary……

 

Chapter 2 Jumper.  Summary…….

 

Chapter 3 Diagnosis.  Summary… 

 

Chapter 31 Camp. Summary……

 

3. Required Assignment Conferences – You will be required to have at least two (2) e-mail conferences with your instructor and/or assistant during the semester. In each contact, we request that you provide the following information: name, course name, phone number, address, email address and ACC ID number. The deadline for the first contact is _______ and the deadline for the second contact is __________.

4. Required Assignment Tests:  All tests are to be taken in the testing center. Please review handouts from orientation packet on testing center procedures.

Exam 1 - Covers Ch. 1, 2, 3               

Exam 2 - Covers Ch. 4, 5, 6               

Exam 3 -Covers Ch. 7, 8, 9                            

            Deadline to take Exams 1 ,2 and 3:  _________

Exam 4 –Covers Ch. 10,11,12                       

Exam 5 –Covers Ch. 13,14,15             

Exam 6 - Covers Ch. 16,17,18

Deadline to take Exams 4, 5, and 6: __________

 

Each exam has 30 questions. You may retest each exam once if you wish to improve your grade. You must take all tests at least once for to receive a grade in this course.

 

Extra Credit: You may earn up to 10 points for volunteer work up to 10 hours. Written verification on the letterhead of the agency with a contact person and phone number is required in order to receive points. Extra credit and documentation must be received by _________.

Turn in the folder, and a copy of your test results by _____________: 

By intercampus mail: to the NRG Mailroom into Jamee Stewart’s mailbox, or by intercampus mail from any campus mailroom, address envelope to Jamee Stewart, NRG KINE

OR    By mail:  Our mailing address is       

ACC Kinesiology

                        Attention: Jamee Stewart

                        11928 Stonehollow Dr.

Austin, TX 78758     

 

Course Policies: 

Students will write a book report on The Hot Zone, learn the fundamentals of community health and successfully complete the exams.

 

Attendance: All students are expected to attend classes.  Non-attendance will have an impact on the student’s grade. The specific attendance policy for this particular class is as follows:

            All students are required to attend orientation.

           

Withdrawal:  It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from a course.  Instructors are allowed to withdraw students but students must not rely on their instructor to withdraw them if they wish to withdraw.

            The following will be grounds for me to withdraw a student from this course:

1.      Missing orientation and/or not returning required information sheet.

2.      Not completing required assignments by their deadlines. Any deadline extension request should be in writing or via email prior to the deadline for the assignment for which the extension is being requested. Extensions will be granted ONLY if there are extenuating circumstances and documentation must be provided

 

Incomplete: An incomplete (I) will be granted to a student in rare circumstances. Generally, to receive a grade of I, a student must have completed all examinations and assignments to date, be passing, and have personal circumstances that prevent course completion that occur after the deadline to withdraw with a grade of W.

 

Austin Community College policies for Academic Freedom, Scholastic Dishonesty, Student Discipline, and Students with Disabilities are as follows:

 

Scholastic Dishonesty: Acts prohibited by the College for which discipline may be administered include scholastic dishonesty. Prohibited acts include those related to academic integrity. Academic work submitted by students shall be the result of their own thought, research or self expression. For purposes of these regulations, academic work is defined as, but not limited to exams and quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper: projects either individual or group: papers: classroom presentations: and homework. When students borrow ideas, wording, or organization from another source they shall reference that information in an appropriate manner. (Student Handbook,  http://www.austincc.edu/handbook). Penalties for scholastic dishonesty will depend upon the nature of the violation and may range from lowering a grade on one assignment to an F in the course and/or expulsion from this institution.

Academic Freedom: Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in class. In any classroom situation that includes discussion and critical thinking, there are bound to be many differing viewpoints. These differences enhance the learning experience and create an atmosphere where students and instructors alike will be encouraged to think and learn. On sensitive and volatile topics, students may sometimes disagree not only with each other but also with the instructor. It is expected that faculty and students will respect the views of others when expressed in classroom discussions. Students may achieve their course goals by more than one method. 

Student Discipline:  By applying to and registering at Austin Community College, students agree to abide by the Student Discipline Policy and Student Rights and Responsibilities regulations. ACC's policy on student discipline can be found in the Student Handbook.

OSD (Office of Students with Disabilities) Statement: The Office for Students with Disabilities assists students with documented disabilities to access reasonable accommodations. To request ACC accommodations, students must submit appropriate diagnostic documentation to the OSD supervisor at their primary campus.  Students attending multiple campuses must meet with the supervisor at each campus where accommodations are needed. Students are urged to do this at least three weeks before the start of each term. (Student Handbook).

 

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING REGARDING NEW STATE LAW:

Adding, Dropping, or Withdrawing from a Course

Adding, dropping, or withdrawing from a course may affect financial aid, veterans’ benefits, international student status, or academic standing. See an advisor, counselor or your instructor before making changes.
Adding or dropping a course (schedule changes): Students may add or drop a course before open registration ends or during the session’s official schedule change (add/drops) period. See the course schedule for information on add/drops procedures, deadlines, and tuition refunds.
Withdrawing from a course: Students may withdraw from one or more courses prior to the withdrawal deadline by submitting a request form to Admissions and Records. Withdrawal deadlines are published in the academic calendar. Withdrawal courses appear on the student’s record with a grade of W. Until a student is officially withdrawn, the student remains on the class roll and may receive a grade of F for the course.
Students are responsible for understanding the impact withdrawing from a course may have on their financial aid, veterans’ benefits, international student status, and academic standing. Students are urged to consult with their instructor or an advisor before making schedule changes.
Per state law, students enrolling for the first time in fall 2007 or later at any Texas college or university may not withdraw (receive a W) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college career. Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course without having it count toward this limit. Students are encouraged to carefully select courses; contact an advisor or counselor for assistance.