INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
HLT 110 is a course that focuses on wellness and a philosophy of holistic health. Concepts will be taught to help the student recognize the interrelatedness of the physical, psychological, emotional, social, and environmental factors which contribute to the overall quality of life. Practices which maintain or prevent good heath will be examined.

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. understand the implications of the holistic approach to health.
2. compare the concepts of wellness with his/her own lifestyle, and identify areas for improvement.
3. demonstrate familiarity with current major health problems facing the nation and community.
4. Identify health resources provided by the community.
5. Demonstrate a knowledge base which will allow analytical thinking about health and health problems.

The class will meet once or twice in the semester. All classes will meet at 1800 in MT 106. The student is expected to attend this class or classes.

Office hours will be announced to students at the first meeting. During these hours students should feel free to call the instructor with any questions.

OUTLINE OF REQUIREMENTS:

1. Attend the one (1) class.
2. Read the textbook.
3. Take five (5) written tests.
4. Complete interest paper.
5. Complete resource project.
6. Turn in homework.

The final grade will be composite of three written tests, a paper, a project, and homework. Each of these will be explained in greater detail later. The grading will be proportioned as follows:
 

Test 1	30 points
Test 2	35 points
Test 3	35 points
Test 4	25 points
Test 5	25 points
Personal Interest paper	50 points
Resource project	50 points
Homework	50 points
Total points	300 points

Grading Scale:
 

265 - 300 points	A
235 - 264 points	B
205 - 234 points	C
175 - 204 points	D
174 or less	F

There is an evaluation form found at the end of the study guide. If it is completed and turned in with the interest paper, a bonus of 5 points will be added to the total points.

Tests must be taken prior to the deadlines stated or a grade of "F" will be given. No late tests will be given except in extenuating circumstances. Tests will be taken at the Manassas Campus in the Learning Lab, (703) 257-6645.

In the learning lab students must arrive at least one hour prior to closing time or they will not be allowed to take the test.

Each student must bring their own SCANTRON, NO. 2 PENCIL, AND ERASER to the learning lab. All erasures must be made clearly and completely or the answers may be read incorrectly by the scoring machine. Each student must bring a PHOTO I.D. to the learning lab or the test will not be released. Tests can be scored at the learning lab. Students may not use any reference books or notes while taking the test.

TESTS DATES:

The five test dates will be on your study guide.

TEXT:

An Invitation to Health, by Dianne Hales, International Thomson Publishing Company. The text can be purchased from the college bookstore.

READINGS FROM TEXT FOR TEST 1:

Chapters 1, 3, 7

READINGS FROM THE TEXT FOR TEST 2:

Chapters 4, 5, 6

READINGS FROM TEXT FOR TEST 3:

Chapters 10, 11, 12

READINGS FROM TEXT FOR TEST 4:

Chapters 14, 16

READINGS FROM TEXT FOR TEST 5:

Chapters 17, 18, 19
 

INTEREST PAPER:

The Interest Paper should be on a subject of interest to the student that is related to health. The student may choose any subject matter discussed in the textbook, or they can get verbal permission from the instructor to pursue another health related subject.

The paper must be typewritten and be between 5 and 6 pages (in no more than a 12 font). Included in this paper should be a bibliography of at least 2 sources, not including the text. State at the end of the paper why you chose this subject, or your reaction to the information learned.

Be sure to place student's name, course and section number, and the instructor's name on the title page. DUE DATE: will be in your study guide.

RESOURCE PROJECT:

The Resource Project is to be a list a health related resources in your local community or county. At least 10 different resources should be listed with a short description of what the resource does. These resources can be anything from the county mental health department to a nonprofit organization listed in the local newspaper. Tell where the resource is located.

This project should be typewritten. Be sure to include a title page containing the student's name, course and section number, and the instructor's name.

DUE DATE: will be in your study guide.

HOMEWORK:

There are short quizzes on definitions and short answer questions that are found in your study guide that are to be turned in before the tests on designated dates. Copies of these quizzes can be placed in my mailbox at school, emailed to me, or they can be mailed to:

Mrs. Mira Suddreth
Physical Education Discipline
Northern Virginia Community College
6901 Sudley Rd.
Manassas, VA 20109-2305