This course provides a survey of health/wellness and fitness concepts and practices. It will provide a framework for improving the overall health status of the students on our campus. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The Seward County Community College physical education program will broaden the understanding of fitness for life by providing general education, appropriate technology, and professional development opportunities that promote a healthy lifestyle.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
- The student will gain knowledge of healthy behaviors.
- The student will be able to differentiate between the various components of health.
- The student will have a proper understanding of the mind-body connection.
- The student will be able to demonstrate proper fitness techniques and have an understanding of basic nutrition concepts.
- The student will be able to analyze social problems such as abuse, addiction, and sexually transmitted disease from a preventative approach.
- The students will gain an understanding of healthy relationships.
- The student will be able to discuss consumer health and personal safety.
- Discuss the Dimensions of Health and Wellness.
- Describe the stages of change model.
- Identify depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and risk factors for suicide.
- Identify what stress is and how it affects your health.
- Discuss nutrition, fitness, and weight management.
- Describe addiction, drug abuse, and drug misuse.
- Identify commonly abused drugs and high risk behaviors.
- Discuss diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and immunity.
- Explain communication, conflict, commitment in relationships, and positive relationships.
- Discuss sexually transmitted infections/diseases, conception, and contraception.
- Define personal safety, intentional injuries and violence.
- Describe what contributes to successful aging.
- Making Healthy Choices
- Maintaining Mind-Body Health
- Eating Right, Staying Fit
- Avoiding Abuse and Addiction
- Reducing Your Risk of Disease
- Preserving Your Health
- Building Healthy Relationships
- Lecture based delivery
- Assessments
- Group discussion
- Instructor and publisher prepared handouts
- Internet
Methods of assessing the general course outcomes and the specific course competencies include tests, daily work, class attendance, and participation. Graduating students will take the CAAP test and student progress will be measured by the various forms of written work as required.
SCCC Outcome 1 will be assessed and measured by class participation and self-assessments.
SCCC Outcome 2 will be assessed and measured by self-assessments and reflection papers.
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Seward County Community College (SCCC) is committed to ensuring digital and physical accessibility for all students, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In alignment with the U.S. Department of Justice Title II accessibility compliance deadlines, SCCC continues to enhance the accessibility of its instructional materials, technology, and online content.
SCCC utilizes tools to evaluate and improve the accessibility of digital course content and help the College reach its compliance goals.
If you need support or academic accommodations due to a documented disability, please contact the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or visit the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic Building, Room A149.
To promote equal access, SCCC strives to provide captions and transcripts for all course videos and multimedia materials. If you encounter any issues with captions, transcripts, or other accessibility features in this course, please notify your instructor immediately so the issue can be addressed and corrected as quickly as possible.
SCCC remains committed to creating a learning environment that ensures all students can fully participate in academic programs and college activities.