HHPA 170 – Peer Health Education Methods - Wellness
| Credit Hours: | 2 credits, Fall Semester Only | |
| Instructor: | Christina Maul | |
| Office: | Memorial 101 | |
| Phone: | 883-2806 | |
| Email: | wellness@linfield.edu | |
| Office Hours: | M-TH 8AM-6PM or by appt |
Text: Health and Wellness, 10th Ed, by Gordin Edlin and Eric Golanty and For Your Health, Study Guide and Self Assessment Workbook by Gordin Edlin and Eric Golanty
Catalog Description: Information, methods, and resources for planning and implementing peer health education programs for wellness.
Course Description: Provides students with information and skills requisite to peer health education methods. Focus on health education models of behavior change, strategies for planning and implementing peer health education programs, and information related to understanding of general wellness issues affecting college students.
Objectives:
*Demonstrate understanding of health education models of behavior change and strategies for planning and implementing peer health education programs.
*Increase understanding of health and wellness issues affecting college age students
*Develop strategies for educating a college population about critical health issues
Requirements:
Class attendance: Active participation in class. 10 classes minimum. 125 pointsWeekly reflections: For Your Health self-assessment workbook and reflection. 10 assignments. 100 points
Behavior Change Project: Choose a behavior to change to improve your health. 3 assignments. 50 points
Health in the News: 2 current event reflections. 25 points each. 50 points
Special Events: Attend at least 2 events or meetings and submit a one-page reflection paper for each event. 50 points
Campaign: Participate in one health promotion activity and write a one page reflection. 25 points
Health Topic Powerpoint: This project will be the final. Research a health topic and develop a power point to include a rationale, disease or topic information and prevention strategies. Project topic/partner must be cleared by instructors in advance. 100 points
Grading: 500 total points 449-435: B+ 399-385: C++ 349-301: D
500-465: A 434-416: B 384-365: C <300: F
464-450: A- 415-400: B- 364-350: C-
Special Accommodations: Students with documented disabilities who may need accommodations, who have any emergency medical information the instructor should know of, or who need special arrangements in the event of evacuation, should make an appointment with the instructor as early as possible, no later than the first week of the term.
Academic Honesty: Linfield College has a policy regarding academic honesty. All students enrolled in this course are expected to follow it. The policy can be found in the Student Handbook and Planner. If unsure about whether your work reflects an appropriate level of “academic honesty” do not hesitate to discuss the matter with the instructor before the work is started.
Illness/Medical Policy: Please email the instructor AND stay home if you are not feeling well (fever, aches, etc) to prevent the spread of illnesses like seasonal and H1N1 flu viruses. As long as communication is made before an assignment is due, an alternative date to turn in work will also be made. Linfield has established a flu alert page on the web: http://www.linfield.edu/flu.html