Syllabus 

Gerontology 335:  Wellness for Older Adults
August 21-Dec 16        Class Code: 30199      Fall 2010
Instructor:  Jana Marie Allen, MS 

Email:  allenj@arc.losrios.edu   
Voice Mail:  (916) 568-3100 X 12101                           
Office Hours:  Online:  Monday 1-3 pm
ARC Office Hours:  Davies Hall, TBA  

Online Orientation:  Monday, August 23 12:01-11:59 P.M.   You must complete the online orientation by midnight Friday, August 27th   in order to continue in this class.  

Course Description:  This course is taught entirely online.  This course will explore positive lifestyle choices in later life, which have a positive effect on health and well-being.  Topics include exercise, nutrition, stress management, chronic disease and adaptations for disability.  This class is not self-paced and has specific weekly deadlines.
Textbooks Required:           Lifetime Physical Fitness and Wellness,  
                                               A Personalized Program, 11th Edition, 
                                               Werner Hoeger/Sharon A. Hoeger, 
                                               Cengage Learning 
                                               ISBN: 978-0-538-73746-3  
Student Learning Objectives:  Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
•	analyze the effects of three different types of exercise programs for healthy aging.

•	differentiate three key differences of nutrient needs for older individuals compared to diets for younger individuals.  

•	identify three different stress management techniques that can increase health potential.

•	evaluate six different exercise programs to meet individual needs for older adults with chronic disease or disabilities.  
Introduction:  (Or…. Why Take this Class?)  You may or may not be an older adult but this class is beneficial to everyone for a very obvious reason, “Everyday, you wake up and you get older, it’s the law”. You might remember that line from the movie the “Sundance Kid”.
•	If you are still in your 20’s or 30’s, there is still time to build up your bone bank. 

•	For those of you in your 40’s, now is the time that you can start slowing down the effects of aging.

•	For those of you in your 50’s, it’s even more important to continue or start an exercise program.  

•	There is still plenty of time to have a positive effect on your aging.  Are you 60, 70 or beyond?  It’s never too late. 

Each day you wake up you can become physiologically younger, by making the right lifestyle choices.  Need help in knowing what those beneficial lifestyle choices are?  That’s why this class is here. 

The information in this class can be applied to you, your parents, your kids, your aunts and uncles, your older neighbor or your clients. Everyone gets older, we all must age, it’s the law but, we don’t have to suffer from the chronic lifestyle diseases that are associated with aging but are really the result of inactivity and poor lifestyle choices.

I am here to help you learn how to take care of the body in which you live and also to help you succeed in this class.

Class Format: 
This class utilizes:
•	assigned weekly text readings
•	cyberspace exploration of assigned websites
•	quizzes/tests
•	weekly discussion board postings (3 per week) when assigned
•	research of assigned topics. 
•	One extra credit assignment worth 35 points will be available  

Students will also complete:
•	Older Adult interview  
•	Topic Report (Term Paper).  
•	 Final Examination 
Expectations: 
•	Students will check in to their online classroom two times a week.

•	Courtesy to students and the instructor is expected at all times. Please remember the rules of Netiquette when posting on the discussion boards.   Click on the following link regarding Rules of Netiquette: http://www.learnthenet.com/learn-about/netiquette/index.php?p=01

•	Participation in the online weekly discussion forums three times per week (as assigned) is required and comprises 30% of the student’s grade.

•	The quality of the discussion board postings should reflect that the student has completed the assessments (when assigned), read the required readings and incorporated the information from the readings to answer the topic question discussion for that week.  For grading on Discussion board read the following information:   2010 Grading Criteria for Discussion Board Posts_revised.rtf

•	It is expected that students will be honest and respectful to all.  In the event that 
a student uses inappropriate language, is unkind to or critical of others, the student will receive a zero for that week’s work.  Repeated offenses will result in the student being dropped from the class.
Grading Policies:   This is not a self-paced class.  All work must be completed by the due dates to receive credit.  Late work is never accepted.  Please observe this class policy.   All due dates are calculated on Pacific Standard Time so plan ahead as computer clock times are often inaccurate.  Computer crashes or problems are not an acceptable excuse for late work.
Assignments and Point Distribution:	Points Possible:	
Discussion Board Postings    10 weekly posting assignments @ 30 pts. each.  One original post/2 replies.  Must do all 3 posts by assigned deadlines for each assignment to receive any credit for that weeks posting. *	300 pts	
Topic Report =100 pts.  Discussion Board Posting=50 pts.   	150 pts 	
Older Adult Community Activity  (extra credit)	 35 pts	
Older Adult Interview  (Mandatory Assignment) 	150 pts	
Weekly quizzes   10 module quizzes 20 pts. each	200 pts	
Final Discussion Board Assignment and Post
Final Examination	100 pts
100 pts	
Total Possible Points	1035 pts	
1000-900 points  =  A            899-800 points    =  B               799-700 points    =  C
                           699-600 points    =  D            599-0 points        =  F 
Special Needs:  
If you have a disability which requires accommodations, please notify me immediately so that the necessary accommodation arrangements can be made. Students are encouraged to contact Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) by calling 916-484-8382; 8545 or 8365 (TDD) as soon as possible to ensure these accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.

American River College asks that I inform you of the following Policies: 
Drop Policy:  
It is the student’s responsible to notify admissions and withdraw from this course by the official drop date if they wish to be removed from class.   Failure to do so will result in an F even if the student never attended class. The instructor may drop students who do not check in or do not “Post” in the online class room and/or complete work for more than 3 assignments or 3 weeks whichever occurs first.  
Plagiarism Policy:  
Please remember that original work is expected and that plagiarism and cheating are not tolerated.  Either offense will result in a zero for that assignment, test, posting or paper and a referral to the Dean for disciplinary action.  A second offense will result in being dropped from class with a grade of F and a meeting with the Dean and possible suspension from the College. 
Plagiarism includes taking the thoughts of others’ without appropriate acknowledgment; submitting work that has been written or revised in part or in whole by another person, submitting work that you have submitted for another class, or cheating or attempting to cheat on a quiz, exam or assignment.   Student’s who allow other students to copy their work will be subject to the same penalties as the student who copied. 
 If you use an article or quote a person’s work, cite it and give them credit for their work.
Click on this link to read about plagiarism:  http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/plagiarism.shtml
D2L Information:
This course uses the Los Rios Online Desire2Learn System: click on the following link to learn how to use D2L.  http://d2lresources.losrios.edu/    
Instructor Information:
If you need assistance you may contact me at: allenj@arc.losrios.edu   
I will return your email questions within 24 hrs M-F.  If you email after 4 p.m. on Fridays you can expect a reply by 4 pm on the following Monday.  
Click on the following link to enter the classroom.   I hope you enjoy the class! http://elearning.losrios.edu