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Gerontology 335: Wellness For Older Adults |
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Instructor:
Jana Marie Allen, MS Email: allenj@arc.losrios.edu
Required Textbooks Course Prerequisites: See catalog for course prerequisites. Each student will be asked to go through the Blackboard Orientation materials even if you have taken an online class previously. You will receive points for your effort. All students are expected to be honest, courteous and respectful of one another and adhere to the standards of academic honesty which prohibit plagiarism. Each student is responsible to read and understand the information provided to them on plagiarism during the online orientation. This class is taught entirely online. This class is part of the core curriculum for the Gerontology Activity Certificate at American River College. This class has specific deadlines that must be met and is not self-paced. COMPLETING AN ONLINE ORIENTATION ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE COMPLETED BY MIDNIGHT PST ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 20th.. YOU MAY COMPLETE THE ORIENTATION AT YOUR CONVENIENCE BUT IT MUST BE COMPLETED BY MIDNIGHT ON JANUARY 20th.. Texts may be purchased at ARC Bookstore. “Biomarkers”, Evans, Wm., Fireside, Simon and Schuster ISBN: 9780671778989 Lifetime Physical Fitness and Wellness, Ninth Edition, Hoeger/Hoeger packaged with blackboard web tutor access key. IF YOU PURCHASED A USED BOOK YOU MUST PURCHASE A NEW BLACKBOARD WEB TUTOR ACCESS KEY. CHECK WITH THE ARC BOOKSTORE FOR THE PROPER KEY. THEY ARE NOT ON THE SHELF BUT ARE AT THE STUDENTS TEXTBOOK INFORMATION WINDOW. Access Keys are valid for one semester only. (You will need to enter this Access Key AFTER you have logged in to the Blackboard website in order to access the textbook materials. You will have access to other areas of Blackboard without the key - but you will need the key to view the chapter materials)
If you have any questions
please email me at
allenj@arc.losrios.edu.
See below for more information about using Blackboard. Back to top of page
Welcome to “Wellness for Older Adults”.
You may contact me at: allenj@arc.losrios.edu Monday-Friday 8-5 p.m. You will receive an answer to your email within 24 hours. If you email me after 4 p.m. on Friday you may not receive a reply until the following Monday. Back to top of page Course Description: 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. Through a current assessment of student’s own fitness/wellness level the student will become aware of the importance of positive lifestyle choices. Assessments requiring physical activity are optional and not required to pass this class, but are beneficial. By studying the effects of normal aging the students will learn the importance of healthy lifestyle choices in slowing down the aging process and minimizing the risk of disease. Lifestyle choice interventions to aid in prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and other “diseases of aging” will be presented with a goal of decreasing risk of diseases that lead to premature aging, disability and death. Exercise Guidelines for Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Arthritis, Total Hips and Knees, Diabetes and COPD are included for those students who will work with the older population in a group or facility.
Back to top of page Expectations: Student participation in the online weekly discussion forums two times per week is required and comprises 30% of the student’s grade. The quality of the discussions should reflect that the student has completed the assessments (when assigned) and read the required readings and incorporated the information from the readings in the topic question discussion for that week. Web site addresses provided throughout your text will be utilized as part of the discussion area requirements. Please remember the rules of Netiquette when responding to your fellow students. Not sure what Netiquette is: http://www.getnetiquette.com Please remember that original work is expected and that plagiarism and cheating are not tolerated and can result in expulsion from the class and in some cases from the college. Submitting work that has been submitted to another class for credit may not be submitted for credit in this class as is considered unethical conduct. Please see Student Resource Area inside Blackboard to read more about Plagiarism
Back to top of page This is not a self-paced class. All assignments must be completed by the due dates. Credit will not be given if the assignment is late. All due dates are calculated on Pacific Standard Time. Student participation in the discussion area (usually 2 times a week) will be 30% of the student’s grade and must demonstrate a grasp of concepts from the readings and assignments. Extra credit work is not allowed in this class, however, when deemed earned for outstanding accomplishments the instructor reserves the right to award extra points. Assignments/work/tests received after the deadline receive no credit. Late work receives no credit.
1000-900 points = A 899-800 points = B 799-700 points = C 699-600 points = D 599-0 points = F Remember: All Due Dates are calculated on Pacific Standard Time. If a student in a group is late submitting their work to the group, the group will submit their work without the late students work and the late student will receive a zero for that assignment. Please remember that original work is expected and that plagiarism and cheating are not tolerated and can result in expulsion from the class and in some cases from the college. Submitting work that has been submitted to another class for credit may not be submitted for credit in this class as is considered unethical conduct. If you want to learn more about what constitutes plagiarism and how to prevent it, use the following link. http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/plagiarism.shtml Back to top of page Recommended Course Procedures:
Back to top of page Blackboard Course Navigation Tips: Please refer to the menu on the left of your Blackboard course website and click on each one to view its contents. Homepage: (contains Announcements) Check here each time you check in (2 times a week). Class Syllabus: Contains the class syllabus. Print off a Copy and Refer to it often).. Assignments: Check here each week for your weekly assignments. Chapter Materials: Check here for chapter materials and course documents when directed. Communication: This is where you will find the Discussion Area: This is the area the instructor will check to see if you are participating in the discussion of the week. You can also access the Group pages, Announcements etc. from this area.. Grades: Check here for your progress in how you are doing. You can check here for your graded assignments. Allow the instructor one week to process your assignment. Course Calendar: Check here for due dates of postings, assignments, group projects. Dates are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. You will be required to go through the ARC Orientation Materials found by clicking on the Help Tab (located on every Blackboard page) even if you have taken an online class previously. You will receive points for your effort. Can’t access this class or need technical Help: Click on the Help Tab inside your Blackboard class site or call the American River Technical Help Desk at (916) 286-3607. Please use the Help Tab inside Blackboard before picking up the phone. For all other assistance needs contact your instructor at allenj@arc.losrios.edu Back to top of page
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