DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, & ATHLETICS
"Developing Professionals for Schools"
HSPE 2000
Health and Wellness for Life
2 Semester Hours

Instructor: Mrs. Yvette Sparks

Office: PE Complex, Athletics

Phone: 333-5901

E-mail: yssparaks@valdosta.edu

Office Hours: Monday (4:00-5:00 PM), Tuesday & Thursday (4:00-5:30 PM), Wednesday (10:00AM–1:00 PM)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

A course of study investigating the major health problems in modern society, with emphasis on methods of understanding and developing lifestyle changes for longer and healthier life. Information on topics such as alcohol, drugs, stress management, nutrition, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy and parenthood, cigarette and tobacco use, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases will be discussed.

REQUIRED TEXT

Edlin, G., Galanty, E., & Brown, K.M. (1996). Health and Wellness. (5^th Ed.) Jones & Bartlett: Boston.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Through class participation, out of class assignments, lecture, discussion, guest speakers, written exams and/or in class projects the student should be able to:

1. …be able to identify the components necessary for achieving wellness.
2. …understand the place of nutrition and exercise in the development of a healthy lifestyle.
3. …develop skills necessary to enhance the building of healthy relationships.
4. …develop an understanding of disease and methods of disease prevention.
5. …gain an understanding of the problems associated with drug use and abuse.
6. …explore and learn to use various techniques to obtain and/or enhance a healthy lifestyle.

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