Dynamics of Health
I. Course Description - this introductory course prepares students for post graduate studies in a wide variety of allied-health careers which require advanced study of the structure and function of the human body.
A. Frequency of Sessions - Daily
B. Course Length & Credits - 18 weeks, .5 credits
C. Grade Level - 11-12
D. Resources (used throughout the course)
1.
Textbook: Sylvia Mayer Anatomy & Physiology
2.
Resource Materials: The Anatomy Coloring Book, Teacher Prepared Handouts,
Essential Study
Partner CD
II. Course Outline
1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology: Chapter 1
2.
Systems: focus on working together, All chapters
3.
Health Services
4.
Directional Terms
5.
Health Career Project
6.
Famous Persons Project
7.
Human Organization
8. Bone
Markings
9. Body
Support and Movement (Chap. 6, 7)
10.
Illustrating and Labeling
11.
Care and Prevention of Injuries
12.
Athletic Taping Techniques
13.
Nervous, Sensory, and Endocrine Systems
14.
Maintenance of the Body
15.
Recent Research in Medicine Project
16.
Diseases & Contemporary Problems Project
17.
Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive & Urinary System
18.
Personal Wellness
III. Assessment
A. Written Tests: chapter,
unit
B. Quizzes: various topics
C. Labs: various in-class
activities
D. Projects: health
careers, diseases, contemporary problems
E. Participation:
contributing dialog/conversation
IV. Extra Help - by appointment - Mrs. Lewandowski
will make herself available to any student who desires remediation. A
mutually convenient appointment can be arranged.
School Phone: (724) 463-8562
Email: jlewandowski@iasd.cc
V. Requirements:
1. 3 ring binder/notebook- brought to
class every day
2. 24 pack colored pencils- will be kept in the
classroom
A&P Web Sites of Interest:
http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/ap/holeessentials/
a textbook web site
http://www.physsportsmd.com/
the physician & sports medicine
http://www.medscape.com
medscape - huge database
http://www.gssiweb.com/index.html
Gatorade sport science institute
http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/abio/apsites.mhtml
anatomy & physiology sites of interest
http://www.cdc.gov
help from the Centers for Disease Control