1. Course Orientation

HSS1010: Health Services Foundations

Course Orientation

 

Introduction

 

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In HSS1010: Health Services Foundations you will

  • evaluate the determinants of good health and how these determinants affect personal wellness
  • explain the basic structure and function of the human body using medical terminology
  • describe safety strategies to prevent infection from bloodborne pathogens in health care and recreation settings, and identify basic safety and reporting protocols for these settings
  • examine the public health system, justify the importance of an active lifestyle, and identify personal opportunities to enhance wellness

You will explore the following guiding questions:

  • What does it mean to be well?
  • How does society define health?
  • What is your personal definition of health and wellness?
  • How does the human body work to achieve and maintain optimum health and wellness?
  • What is the role of the individual in creating and maintaining personal health and wellness?
  • What choices can you make to maximize your personal physical, mental, and spiritual health and wellness?
  • What are the shared roles, rights, and responsibilities for wellness between the individual and society?

Level and Prerequisite Course Requirements

 

Level: introductory

 

Prerequisites: none

 

Learner Outcomes

 

Review the student learning outcomes in the HSS1010 Program of Studies.

 

Assessment

 

Your teacher will provide a detailed outline of how you will be assessed.

 

HSS1010 is divided into four training rooms. Each training room contains learning activities that will help you complete a project at the end of the training room. Each project has one or more guiding questions and focuses on a group of related concepts.

 

Work carefully through each training room in preparation for completing the training room project. A portion of your final grade in this course will be based on each of these projects. You must successfully complete each project to receive credit for this course.

 

Training Rooms

 

Training Room 1: Defining Health and Wellness

 

You will study the following topics:

  • Dimensions of Health and Wellness
  • What Determines Health?

You will create a presentation that reflects your understanding of the dimensions and determinants of health and wellness. Your presentation will express your personal definition of health and wellness.

 

Training Room 2: Inside Out—How the Body Works

 

You will study the following topics:

  • Levels of Structural Organization
  • Homeostasis
  • Muscles of the Human Body
  • How the Human Body Works to Create Movement

You will create one of three suggested 3-D models: either the muscular system, the levels of organization of the human body, or the interaction of body systems during a sustained activity.

 

Training Room 3: Road Map to Wellness

 

You will study the following topics:

  • Nutritional Choices
  • Physical Activity
  • Sleep
  • Regular Dental and Medical Checkups
  • Being an Informed Consumer
  • Protecting Yourself from Disease
  • Your Role as a Caregiver

You will develop a presentation that showcases your personal plan for health and wellness to serve you now and in the future.

 

Training Room 4: Public Health

 

You will study the following topics:

  • Who Is Responsible for Your Health?
  • Determinants of Health
  • The Language of Health and Wellness

You will research and present the causes, treatment, and prevention of a disease or condition of your choice. You will also bring together your discoveries from this course and examine how public health serves individuals.

 

Timeline

 

HSS1010 is worth one credit and generally takes students between 17 and 32 hours to complete. The time varies depending on the student.

 

Toolkit

 

Many of the documents you will access, such as rubrics, are available in the Toolkit. Access the Toolkit any time you are looking for these kinds of documents.

 

Course Folder

 

course folder

You need to set up a course folder in which to save all of your work. You will also create a sub-folder in which to save your work for training room projects. Watch Creating a Folder on Your Desktop for help setting up your course folder.

 

 

 

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Icons and Buttons

 

Throughout the course you will see icons. These are visual cues of what is expected of you. Review Icon Explanations to learn more about what each icon means.

 

 

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You will also see Discuss buttons. Make sure you hover over these buttons to access activities you must complete.

 

Discuss icon

When you hover over a Discuss button, you will see an activity you must complete.

Expectations

 

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To achieve success in this course, be sure to carefully read all instructions. Complete all activities in the training rooms, including any self- or peer assessments. Submit your completed projects promptly for assessment.

 

You will be expected to perform your work in a professional way. You are also expected to communicate regularly with your teacher and ask for help or clarification when needed.

 

Communication with your teacher helps your teacher know how you are progressing and allows you to discuss any concerns you may have. Communication can occur in the form of e-mails, phone calls, or other methods as determined by you and your teacher.

 

Big Picture

 

This is an introductory level course that allows you to examine fundamental attitudes, knowledge, and skills in preparation for further study in career pathways in health, recreation, and community services. HSS1010 is a prerequisite for several advanced Human and Social Services courses that you may choose to enroll in during your high school studies.

 

Real-World Connections

 

You will explore concepts related to the determinants of health; the dimensions of wellness; basic principles of anatomy, physiology, and disease; and basic safety and reporting protocols for providing care to individuals. These concepts are directly applicable to potential post-secondary studies and future career paths in health, recreation, volunteer, and community-support settings.

 

Digital Citizenship

 

Digital citizenship involves being a responsible and participative citizen in your online course. At the end of the course you will be asked to rate yourself using the Digital Citizenship Rubric. Read the document now to get familiar with expectations.

 

Basic Competencies

 

At the end of this course your teacher will assess your performance according to the Basic Competencies Rubric. Read through the rubric now to see what is expected of you.