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SYLLABUS
HPER 217 PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH(ONLINE)
Course Prefix/Number/Title: HPER 217 ONLINE Personal and Community Health (3 Credits)
Course Description: This course is designed to acquaint the student with those principles and
practices which will ensure the maintenance of conditions necessary for wholesome personal
and community living. Economic, social, and legal aspects of health preservation and disease
prevention will be emphasized.
Prerequisite classes: None
Course Objectives: 1. The student will understand that lifelong wellness is achieved and
sustained through proper physical exercise and nutrition, that promotes lifelong learning skills
for a healthier life. 2. Awareness that lifelong fitness includes developing muscular strength,
endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular health. 3. Understanding the importance of team
training to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Instructor: Ken Keysor Phone: 701-385-3348 Email:
Ken.Keysor@dakotacollege.eduLecture/Lab Schedule: ONLINE
Textbook(s): Health & Wellness, 9th or 10th Edition by Edlin and Golanty
Course Requirements: This class will be an online format with assignments using various
technologies including the internet and outside readings. Class participation and attendance
will be a must to be successful. Grading will be base on the following items being completed
and turned in. 1. All web assignments 2. Grading Scale A:100-90 B:89-80 C:79-70 D:69-60 F:
59-Below
Tentative Course Outline: **NOTE** YOU WILL NEED TO STAY WITHIN ONE CHAPTER OF THE
WEEK WE ARE ON. THIS WILL HELP YOU STAY ON TRACK AND NOT GET BEHIND IN THE CLASS.
Week 1 Chapter 1 Achieving Personal Health
Week 2 Chapter 2 Mind-Body Communications
Week 3 Chapter 3 Managing Stress
Week 4 Chapter 4 Mental Health/Illness
Week 5 Chapter 6 Managing a Healthy Weight
Week 6 Chapter 7 Physical Activity for Health/Well-Being
Week 7 Chapter 13 Cancer: Risks & Prevention
Week 8 Chapter 14 Cardiovascular Diseases
Week 9 Chapter 15 Heredity & Disease