TEXT:  Core Concepts in Health 11th edition,brief  Insel & Roth

ISBN978-0-07-338078-0

(see note below for e-text) 

Paula F. Brown, Instructor

310-233-4350 X6602

email: brownpf@lahc.edu

office P.E. 165

Class Web Page and information 

http://myetudes.org

 This class offers concepts to use today and tomorrow as guidelines for self-paced responsible living in personal, community, vocational and Leadership roles.
Every aspect of health, from nutrition to fitness to disease as well as the environment will be covered. Learn and begin to incorporate the skills that will lead to a long healthy life.

Resources for health

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Nutrition, mypyramid site 

Heart Disease

Formatting for research papers

Violence Prevention

Video on death and dying (music)

Student Learning Outcomes:  At the end of the semester you will be able to:

1. Describe the six dimensions of wellness and a wellness lifestyle and be able to discuss how you would incorporate these into your life.
2. Describe the steps in creating a behavior change plan and apply them to change one of your health related behaviors.
3. Explain the physical, emotional and behavioral reactions to stress as well as the relationship of stress to disease.
4. Explain how to develop and maintain a positive self concept and healthy self-esteem.
5. Identify and evaluate the role of several lifestyle choices as they interact with and relate to health. 

If you need help paying for books and other college expenses,

call the Financial Aid Office at   (310) 233-4320  or see them in the Student Services/Administration Building, Room 114

(note)There is an online version of your text which costs $34.oo and gives you more flexibility as you work. It can be accessed in one of two ways:

1. Buy an online version that is accessed online at anytime.

2. Buy a downloadable version for your computer.

Go to: http://www.coursesmart.com/givecoursesmartatry?xmlid=0077323262&_instructor=2277530

Other helpful websites:

LAHC - library

http://www.lahc.edu/library/index.html

Plagiarism Tool

http://library.acadiau.ca/tutorials/plagiarism/