Summer 2023 - BPK 340 D100
Active Health: Behavior and Promotion (3)
Class Number: 3639
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Th 2:30 PM – 5:20 PM
WMC 2202, Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Aug 10, 2023
3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
AQ 3005, Burnaby
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Instructor:
Jim Carter
carter@sfu.ca
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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:
3 hours lecture each week for 13 weeks.
Tentative Lecture Schedule:
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Week |
Date |
Content |
Graded Activity |
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1 |
May 11 |
Overview of BPK340 course |
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2 |
May 18 |
Models of Health Promotion |
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3 |
May 25 |
Health Communication |
Quiz 1 |
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4 |
June 1 |
Health Promotion Campaigns |
Assign #1 |
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5 |
June 8 |
Behaviour Change Theories |
Quiz 2 |
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6 |
June 15 |
Counselling, Coaching and Motivational Interviewing |
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7 |
June 22 |
Physical Activity and Health |
Q3: Wks 5,6 |
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8 |
June 29 |
Recommended Amounts of Physical Activity |
Proposal |
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9 |
July 6 |
Monitoring/Surveillance, Measuring Physical Activity/ Wearable Tech |
Quiz 4: Weeks 7,8 |
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10 |
July 13 |
Health Promotion in Schools and Workplaces |
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11 |
July 20 |
Student presentations. |
Presentations |
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12 |
July27 |
Student presentations. |
Presentations |
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13 |
Aug 3 |
Review |
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Final exam |
TBD |
Final Theory Exam |
Final Exam |
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- 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 (4 quizzes during the semester) 30%
- Take home assignments 20%
- Class presentation and proposal 20%
- Final Exam 30%
NOTES:
Course style:
- Guided independent learning rather than passive absorption of wisdom from the expert.
- Heavy emphasis on learning by doing: in-class activities solo, discussions, group presentation.
- Active participation is expected.
REQUIREMENTS:
BPK 142, STAT 201 (or PSYC 201).
Recommended: BPK 140
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
There is no textbook for this course.
RECOMMENDED READING:
Readings will be available on Canvas.
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
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 website 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
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.