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REC 314 Wellness, Education, and CounselingUniversity of Southern Maine

Department of Recreation and Leisure StudiesSpring 2020

TBA

Instructor: Amos Bean, MPHEmail: amos.bean@maine.eduPhone – Office: 207-780-4172 (Administrative Assistant)Office: 330 Masterton HallOffice hours: per appointment

Course Description: This course is designed to facilitate an understanding of how to plan, implement, and evaluate wellness education programs in a variety of settings. Teaching and learning styles will be addressed. Theoretical and practical concepts are addressed. Counseling/communication skills are practiced. Teaching skills and techniques are highlighted. This course follows a learning-by-doing and reflection-in-action approach to education, with much emphasis placed on group work. Students will participate in experiential group work, as well as individual processes and will be expected to apply personal insight when working with others. Attendance is mandatory and will be taken each class. Your grade will reflect your attendance.

Course Text: McKenzie, J., Neiger, B., & Thackery, R. (2017). Planning, Implementing, & Evaluating Health Promotions Programs, A Primer, (most current edition) Boston:Pearson.

Course Objectives: At the end of this course the student will:

Understand personal learning and leadership styles when working with others Participate in a strengths based assessment and understand values clarification Describe an inter-personal goal and an intra-personal goal to be addressed Create a rationale for the inclusion of wellness education programs in a variety of

settings

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Identify the major components and application of various wellness (health) promotion models

Illustrate procedures for determining wellness education program needs and interests. Explain the wellness education program planning process, including needs assessment,

use of committees, development of mission statements, goals and objectives; evidence-based intervention and activity selection; resource utilization (personnel, curricular, equipment/supplies, financial); marketing and promotion, and evaluation.

Discuss the implementation of wellness education programs, including implementation models, legal issues, medical issues, and safety (risk management) within program delivery.

Apply appropriate evaluation methods for wellness education programs, including data collection, analysis, and application.

Utilize an evidence-based research literature review to demonstrate efficacy of program Describe, create, and conduct specific wellness education programs for presentation Apply teaching and learning styles Develop and practice basic counseling and communication skills, (e.g. active listening,

motivational interviewing) Gain a deeper understanding of group work Work cooperatively within their group

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Accreditation knowledge, skills, and abilities covered in REC 314

Knowledge of at least five behavioral strategies to enhance exercise and health behavior change (e.g., reinforcement, goal setting, social support)

Knowledge of theoretical foundations for understanding behavior Knowledge of the stages of motivational readiness Ability to work with diverse and special populations Ability to develop marketing materials for the purpose of promoting fitness-related

programs Ability to develop and administer educational programs (e.g., evidence-based literature

reviews, lectures, workshops, PowerPoint Presentations) and educational materials.

Course Rules: Attendance is mandatory. In the case of an emergency or illness, you must call or

email the instructor before the class start time so that your grade is not adversely affected. Missing three classes automatically removes you from this course. Anyone missing more than two classes will be contacted by the instructor. Anyone missing three classes will be removed from the class.

NO CELL PHONES – put your cell phones away when you enter the classroom. No cell phones on the desk. If you are found using your cell phone during class you will be asked to leave class. If you are expecting an important call (from a doctor, etc.) put your cell phone on vibrate and exit the classroom to answer it, please inform instructor of this need.

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Laptops- laptops are to be used during class for class assignments/work. If you are found using your laptop for social media sites or are on other sites during class time, you will be asked to leave. Laptops are to be put away when we have a guest speaker.

Arrive for class on time and prepared to participate. You are required to stay the entire class. If you need to make adjustments to this, let the instructor know in advance.

Respect the confidentiality of group work and others in the class All writing is APA 6th edition Format. You can find a sample paper at

http://owl.english.purdue. APA format tutoring is available through the Learning Center located in Luther Bonney Hall (780-4228).

All Papers, PowerPoint presentations, and handouts should be typed, double-spaced, and at least 12 point font.

Students are responsible for checking Blackboard for updates, homework, PowerPoint presentations from class.

Notice of Risk – There is always risk involved when working in a group setting. Not only is there risk in the group setting, but there is also risk participating in a physical activity. Due to the nature of this course, both group work and a physical activity will be required. Because confidentiality cannot be guaranteed in a group setting, students should be mindful of any disclosures they make. A student should only participate if s/he is physically and mentally able to do so. Any questions that the student may have regarding risk should be directed to the instructor. Any student who enrolls in this class voluntarily chooses to do so at their own risk.

Assignments:

All assignments are due the class period assigned by the instructor. Late papers are not accepted. If a student asks to email a paper, it is due on the date listed on the syllabus by 8PM. It is the student’s responsibility to check to see if the emailed work reached the instructor. If the emailed work is not in the instructors email by 8PM, it will not be accepted.

Each student will participate in a group setting to conduct a wellness education program plan and presentation at the end of the course. There will be class time devoted to work on assignments, however meeting outside of class time is recommended. Work to be completed outside of class time: Reading Assignments as noted on SyllabusOne Test - onlineStrengths based assessment through USM – onlinePresentation formatWork done in class: Motivational Interviewing and Case StudyProgram ProposalRationaleMission Statement, Goals and ObjectivesInter-Personal Goal

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Intra-Personal GoalGroup EvaluationIn class and outside of class work RationaleMission Statement, Goals and ObjectivesFlyer, marketing materialsPresentation materialsEvaluation Needs assessmentProgram plan/presentation/Agenda/Evaluation

Specific Requirements for the presentation include:

1. Program Proposal 50 pointsThe program proposal form will be passed out in class. Class time is provided to complete this.

2. Promotional Flyer 25 pointsThe flyer should be one page and address the 4 P’s of marketing. Class time will be devoted to practice creating a flyer. Content 15 pts, visual 10 pts.

3. Program Presentation 100 pointsSystematic Program Plan 100 pointsPresentation will be based on the systematic program planning presented in class: orientation activity, debriefing, introduction, presentation and discussion, learning activity, debriefing, and conclusion. Content and process is to be included for each of these components. Remember to include strategies for behavior change, references, and resources. You will use a variety of teaching methods and counseling/communication skills. Your group will present a PowerPoint Presentation.A sample paper will be provided on blackboard and you will be provided with a grading rubric.

4. Agenda for Presentation 25 points5. Take-away Tips Sheet 25 points

This is a handout that you will pass out to the participants, highlighting the points of your presentation and resources in the community available.

6. Evaluation 25 pointsYou will create an evaluation to be passed out to participating students after your presentation. You will collect this data for your own use.

Other:OneTest (online) 100 pointsStrength Bases Assessment 25 pointsAttending all classes 25 pointsTotal Possible 500 Points Grades:450-500 A400-449 B

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350-399 C300-349 D299 or Below FA grade of incomplete is given only in special circumstances at the discretion of the instructor. If classwork is not completed by a pre-calculated time, the incomplete automatically becomes an F.

USM Policies:ADA/Non-Discrimination: The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992 mandates the elimination of discrimination against persons with disabilities. Academic support is provided to students who may need assistance due to a disability, students are encouraged to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities. If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of disability, please contact the Office for Students with Disabilities, 2nd floor, Luther Bonney Hall (780-4706; TTY 780-4396).

Harassment: Harassment is defined as looks, words, or actions between un-equals in a social authority (e.g. professor/student) and/or between students and staff/peers that create a chilling environment for the student resulting in impaired work and/or learning.

Students who feel they have been harassed should report the harassment to the Chairperson/Director of the Department offering the course, or to the Chairperson/Director of the Department where the incident has occurred, as soon as possible. A the Chairperson/Director’s request, students who report harassment should be prepared to provide, in writing, examples/incidences of behavior, which would support the perception of harassment. If the perceived harassment involves the Department Chairperson/Director, the student should report the harassment to the Dean of Students who will investigate the complaint, including speaking with the involved parties as needed.

Academic Integrity: Plagiarism, cheating, and falsification of information are violations of academic integrity that will not be tolerated in this class. Please check the USM office of Community Standards website (www.usm.maine.edu/ocs/) for official definitions of thesepractices.

No Cell Phones to be used in class for personal use. If you are using your cell phone for class work please let the instructor know. If you are expecting an important call, please take the call out of the room. This is a cell phone/texting free classroom. Anyone using their phone for texting or personal use will be asked to leave.

Civility Statement: The College of Science Technology and Health encourage all students to review our “commitment to civility”. As outlined in the statement, “we will not tolerate

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disrespectful or abusive speech and/or disruptive behavior from individuals or groups. Everyone has the responsibility to foster a safe and supportive learning and work environment”

REC 314 Wellness, Education, and CounselingTentative Schedule

Spring 2020

Week 1 Jan. TBA Read Chapter 1Introduction to Course, Review, SyllabusWellness activitiesIntroduction to Health and Wealth

Week 2 Jan TBA Read Chapter 2Myers Briggs Type IndicatorMBPI/ typesMBPI/leadership stylesChoose your inter/intra personal goal

Week 3 Feb. TBA Read Chapter 3Communication SkillsNeeds Assessment, what we are doing Start to FinishRationale (Lit Review)

Week 4 Feb. TBA Read Chapters 4 & 5What we are doing start to finish!Rationale, Needs Assessment, & Data Collections/MeasurementMotivational Interviewing skills/practice

Week 5 Feb. TBANO CLASS, TEST ON BLACKBOARDTest on Chapters 1-5, MBTI, Communication Skills and Motivational Interviewing

Week 6 Feb. TBA Read Chapter 6Begin Group Work in ClassMission Statements/Goals/ObjectivesDiscuss Group Work PowerPointMI and Stages of groups

Week 7 March TBA Read Chapter 7What we are doing from start to finish

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Health Promotion TheoriesGroup ExercisesMission Statements, Goals, & Objectives (Practice writing)Develop Program Proposal

Week 8 March TBA Read Chapter 8Health Promotion InterventionsSystematic Program Planning (Your entire presentation is dependent on you Knowing this material) Work in Groups-Come prepared with 3-5 peer reviewed articles for your topic.

Week 9 March TBA Spring Break

Week 10 March TBA Read Chapters 9 & 10Program Proposals are Due

Week 11 April TBA Read Chapters 11 & 12PowerPoint for Chapters 11 & 12Work in groups/Flyers

Week 12 April TBA Guest Speaker: Sheryl McWilliams (You will be required to ask at least 1 question)Work in Groups

Week 13 April TBA Read Chapter 13Chapter 13 PowerPointWork in Groups

Week 14 April TBA Read Chapters 14 & 15Chapter 14 & 15 PowerPointWork in Groups

Week 15 May TBA Presentations – All Paperwork due by 12 pm Monday April 29th.

Last Class (No Final Exam)

Spring 2020

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Classes Begin Tuesday, January 21

First 7-Week Session Tuesday, January 21 - Friday, March 13

Last day to drop for 100% refund (classes 12 weeks or longer)

Monday, February 3

President's Day (no classes) Monday, February 17

Priority Registration for Summer 2020 Monday, March 2

Open Registration for Summer 2020 Wednesday, March 4

Spring Break (no classes) Monday, March 16 - Sunday, March 22

Second 7-Week Session Monday, March 23 - Friday, May 8

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Last day to drop for a grade of "W" (classes 12 weeks or longer)

Thursday, March 26

Priority Registration for Fall 2020 Monday, April 6 - Friday, April 17

Open Registration for Fall 2020 Monday, April 27

Classes End Friday, May 1

Final Exams Saturday, May 2 - Friday, May 8

Commencement Saturday, May 9DRAFT