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Introduction to Healthful Living

HSC 1101C

Fall 2012, #432889

This class meets entirely online; there will be no on-campus meetings. 

Faculty Introduction

My name is James Martin. I've been teaching health at Broward since 1927, but I can still do 200 pushups in a minute!

Course Description

This course provides a personalized introduction to wellness; wellness components of flexibility, muscular strength/endurance, cardiovascular wellness, and body composition, weight management, stress management, and how students can apply this information healthful living. Opportunities are provided to learn updated information on HIV/AIDS and to assess one's personal wellness status through health related fitness and nutrition assessments.

Methods of Instruction

This is a 1-credit hour course. Normally, a one-credit hour course would meet two times each week (during a 8 week term) for a total of 3 hours per week or 32 hours per term. In this class, we will not meet except online, and you will engage in structured outside or online activities for the remainder of the class time. Course assignments will include one midterm, one final, discussions and project lab assignments. The four (4) project lab assignments will include health evaluation, entry level physical fitness assessment tests, a nutritional analysis and stress/cardiovascular health. This information will assist you in determining the workload for this course.

Learning Outcomes

In this course, you will strengthen your body and your knowledge of fitness, nutrition, and general healthy living.

Course Requirements

To maximize your chances for success in this course, make sure that you meet the following course course prerequisites:

Course Prerequisites and Co-requisites: None
Computer Knowledge and Skills:
Students in this course should be familiar with the following computer skills.
File Management - You should be familiar with finding and saving files on your computer.
The Internet - You should be familiar with connecting to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider or Network Connection.
Web Browser Software - You should be familiar with using web browser software to navigate the Internet and locate information.
Email - You should be familiar with sending and receiving email messages.
Discussions - You should be familiar with posting and reading discussion messages in a threaded format.
Attachments - You should be familiar with sending email messages with attached files.
Word Processing - You should be familiar with creating, editing, saving, and printing documents using Microsoft Word.
Other Requirements
You'll need a BC email address to access the online portion of this course.
Obtain a County Library Card or University/College Library Card. You will need either a County Library Card which you may obtain at either North Campus or South Campus Library or a University/College Library Card from the Central Campus Library. These cards will allow you to use select library databases. (optional)
Log into Course
Click here to log into the online portion of this course. The direct link for login is https://bconline.broward.edu.

Course Materials

Students: Required course materials are described below:

Required textbook Paper Text: Fahey, Thomas D, Insel, Teague Total Wellness: Broward College Special Edition c.2010. 9 th edition, paperback. (Campus bookstores) E-textbook is available for half price of paper textbook. Purchase code at BC bookstore. Access to PowerPoint software to create group project relating to environmental wellness. PowerPoint software is available on any computer in the Learning Resource Center, Broward College, Library. Any exercise piece of equipment that you can use at home such as a: stability ball, a set of dumbbells (light weight for most participants), or exercise bands

How to Register for this Course

Enrollment is not restricted. Register through your myBC website. Students must pay for the course before they will be able to log into the course.

Information Contact

Email me at jmartin5@broward.edu.

How to Access this Course once you are Enrolled in this Course

To login, go to BConline at https://www.bconline.broward.edu

• Your BConline User Name is the same as your BC email ID.
• Your BConline password is the same as your BC email PIN code.
• If you need login information, obtain BC email user ID and PIN code before attempting to login to BConline.
• The BC email address site, click on "ID Lookup", then enter your Student# (or INTL Student ID#) and PIN code (2 digit birth month and 4 digit year). Write down your email ID (not the @mail.broward.edu part), which is your BConline User Name.

Links to help students get connected to BConline course(s)

• BConline login page
• Student e-learning Resources
• 24/7 Helpdesk is Available if you need any technical assistance using or logging into BConline
  • Phone number: 866-468-0009
  • Chat Online
  • You can also open your own ticket online and can keep track of your open help desk tickets at the BConline Support Center.