Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2021 - BPK 340 D100

Active Health: Behavior and Promotion (3)

Class Number: 5765

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 15, 2021
    Wed, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    BPK 142, STAT 201 (or PSYC 201). Recommended: BPK 140.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Relationships among health, physical activity, and other health-associated behaviors are examined. In addition, the theories and models of health behavior, in the context of intervention and promotion strategies, are discussed. Pertinent background information is provided, concerning the influence of fitness on various disease states, as well as the epidemiology of health and exercise behaviors.

COURSE DETAILS:

Course Style
• Guided independent learning rather than passive absorption of wisdom from the “expert”.
• Guest lectures.
• Heavy emphasis on learning by doing: in-class activities, discussions, presentations.
• Active participation is expected. Texting, Internet surfing, crossword puzzling, etc. during class are
discouraged.

Format
One three-hour in=person class per week. Thursdays, 8:30-11:20

TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE – Fall 2021

Week 1 Sept 9 Introduction and course business. 
Week 2 Sept 16 Week 2 Sept 16 Kate Tairyan – Health promotion
Week 3 Sept 23 Monika Naus – Vaccines and vaccine hesitancy
Week 4 Sept 30 Kelley Lee – International relations during a pandemic
Week 5 Oct 7 Reka Gustafson – Local pandemic response
Week 6 Oct 14 TBD
Week 7 Oct 21 TBD
Week 8 Oct 28 TBD
Week 9 Nov 4 Lydia Bell – Mental health in athletes
Week 10 Nov 11 Karen Andersen – Yoga and meditation as health promotion
Week 11 Nov 18 Wilbour Kelsick – The clinical practice of health promotion
Week 12 Nov 25 Student presentations.
Week 13 Dec 2 Student presentations.
Final exam TBA Final Exam

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

• Recognize how health promotion principles are applied to improve health at the individual, community
and society levels.
• Predict factors which influence people’s motives for making health behavior choices.
• Select and integrate information from various sources including academic and grey literature, health
surveys, community resources, and personally collected data to answer questions related to health
promotion.
• Plan strategies to influence health behavior at the individual, community and society levels.
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills directed at health promotion.

Grading

  • Quizzes (5 quizzes during the semester) 30%
  • Take home assignments 20%
  • Class Presentation and Proposal 30%
  • Final exam 20%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

There is no required textbook. Required readings will be posted on Canvas.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

It is the responsibility of the student to keep their BPK course outlines if they plan on furthering their education.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021

Teaching at SFU in fall 2021 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with approximately 70 to 80 per cent of classes in person/on campus, with safety plans in place.  Whether your course will be in-person or through remote methods will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the fall 2021 term.