EACS 165 Health and Wellness is designed to introduce the essential concepts of health and wellness with emphasis on six dimensions of wellness including: emotional, intellectual, spiritual, occupational, social and physical. Students will examine health and wellness from two perspectives. The first includes the examination of wellness in the students' lives with emphasis on developing strategies to increase resiliency and well being in the work place. The second dimension will focus on ways in which the wellness of others can be enhanced in a respectful, person-centred way that values personal choice and preferences. The course will emphasize the importance of lifestyle changes being self-directed and on understanding ways in which we can support change in others and ourselves. Lecture, interactive exercises and group discussions will be used to explore a variety of topics including: stress management, diet and nutrition, ageing, intimacy and relationships, immunity, safety, lifestyle, developing relationships and quality of life. The importance of professional accountability and authenticity in supporting the wellness of others will be emphasized.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Students will be able to self-assess their current stressors and wellness using valuable tools, discern strength areas and areas of vulnerability and develop a plan for wellness based on an accurate awareness of their circumstances
- Students will be able to examine a particular area of habitual behaviour related to wellness, discern strength areas and areas of vulnerability and develop a plan for effectiveness in building this habit, while developing awareness of factors that get in the way of the ideal becoming the reality
- Students will be able to develop and implement a self-care plan for a retreat and think critically about their experience
- Students will be able to work as a team to share a wellness practice with a research base and suggestions for modification
- Students will experience personal care and note their awareness and implications for future practice
- Students will research, explore, identify, develop or refine a personal wellness practice that supports them both personally and professionally. Students will then implement the practice in a regular way into their lifestyle
Teaching and Learning Approach
This class requires active participation. Lectures, videos, and teaching of skills are combined with interactive
exercises, group discussion, and guest speakers. Studied concepts will be practiced through assignments which
are designed to take the learning outside the classroom, allowing the student to apply newly constructed
concepts, skills, and understandings.Learning Resources
Required:
Mary J. Wik. RN. GNC(C), BC, BScN, MN (2018). Sorrentino's Canadian textbook for the support worker. (5th
Edition). Milton, Ontario. Elsevier.
Readings and resources as provided by instructor.
Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. 1. Introduction to Holistic Health, understanding Social Determinants of Health Definitions
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2. Biology & Genetics
3. 3. Childhood Experiences
4. 4. Education and Literacy
5. 5. Social Supports & Coping Skills
6. 6. Race & Racism
7. 7. READING WEEK - NO IN CLASS TIME Healthy Behaviours
8. 8. Gender
9. 9. Culture
10. 10. Access to Health Services
11.
11. Physical Environments
12.
12. Income and Social Status
13.
13. Employment and Working Conditions
14. 14. Presentations of Learning
15. 15. Review
Assessment
| Title |
Learning Outcomes |
Value |
| Assignment 1: Personal Wellness Project |
1, 5, 6 |
50% |
| Assignment 2: Mid-Term Quiz (Individual) |
1, 2 |
20% |
| Assignment 3: Wellness Practice Offering - Group Project |
4, 6 |
30% |
| Total |
100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.