FHS 407 (4 credits)
Course Syllabus

Health Promotion Staff
Health Education Coordinator / Instructor: Ramah Leith
Health Promotion Director: Paula Staight

Contact Information
Peer Health Promotion Office: (541) 346-4456
Ramah Leith's:
Office: room 285 on second floor of the UO Health Center
Office phone #: (541) 346-0562
E-Mail: rleith@uoregon.edu

Health Promotion values and supports the academic efforts of students representing all cultures and abilities. Anyone needing accommodations should contact the instructor and the office of Disability Services @ (541) 346-1155.

Required Readings: Packet is available at the UO bookstore.
Required Supplies: Daily or monthly planner

Course Objectives
1. To increase the student's skill levels so that she/he can provide programs and presentations to enhance the wellness of the individual, campus, and community.
2. To provide up-to-date research and information on health topics relevant to you as a peer health educator and student.
3. To challenge and increase students' knowledge of health related issues.
4. To increase group facilitation skills involving leadership and innovative strategies.
5. To promote the Peer Health Education Program and recruitment of new peers.

Course Requirements and Expectations
1. Attend class consistently 10-11:50am Tuesdays and Thursdays. One absence is allowed if I am made aware of the absence ahead of time. ALL absences that I have not been notified in advance of will result in a loss of points.
2. Staff the Peer Health Promotion Office in the University of Oregon Health Center 2 hours /week, beginning the first week of the term.
3. Complete assigned readings in the packet.
4. Assist with events through the term a total of 10 hours (tables, events…).
5. Facilitate a 30-minute in-class presentation on a topic of your choice.
6. Write a publishable Wellness Wednesday article. To be published in the Emerald.
7. Research, plan, outline, practice, and help facilitate 1-2 program/presentation with an additional classmate and practicum student.
8. Attend the end of term evaluation meeting with Ramah the week of finals.
9. A grade of a B- or better is required to be promoted to the second term class.

PHE 1 Course Topics
(subject to change)

Health Center Competency (25pts each)
You will need to complete a Health Center Competency to ensure your knowledge of the Health Center services and resources. This is due emailed the first day of the class.

Outside Presentation (50pts each):
*Work with the practicum on preparation, organization and presentation of 1-2 presentations throughout the term.
*Fill out an evaluation form on the peers in your group's participation.
*Meet with your practicum student and the rest of your group to discuss the presentation pros and cons.

Wellness Wednesday Article (50pts):
Grading for the Wellness Wednesday Article will be based on meeting deadlines, having appropriate and cited health information, turning in all the required materials as detailed by the Wellness Wednesday editor and making all the necessary changes as detailed by the editor.

Outside Involvement (50pts):
Ten hours of involvement for the term (e.g.. staffing information tables, campus wide events, fitness events, bulletin boards, taking it to the streets, and other peer presentations...). Sign-ups for events will typically take place in class one or two weeks before the event. You must keep track of all your outside hours and e-mail them to me the day they are due. If you sign up to help out with a health promotion event and if you do not show up you will lose 10 points for every hour you did not follow through with your commitment.

Individual Presentation (50pts):
Individually develop and present a final 30 minute presentation on any topic (health related) of your choice. You can use any avenue you wish such as: skits, workshops, lecture, activities, group facilitation, games etc…. You must provide the class with an outline of your presentation as well as a 14 font copy of your outline that is to be given to me.

Attendance and participation (100 pts):
Because of the seminar style of the class, your complete attendance is critical. One excused absence is allowed from class, thereafter, each absence will result in a loss of 10 points if I am not notified before class and 5 points if I am notified. For office hours you are allowed 1 absence, ONLY if you have found a replacement for your hour. If you have not you will lose 10 points. You MUST call me and let me know if you are not going to be in class or at your office hrs. The first few minutes of each class are typically dedicated to announcements; therefore tardies greater than five minutes will constitute a loss of 5 points each. If you are signed up for outside hours and you fail to attend the scheduled hours you will lose 10 points each hour for participation and 10 points for each outside hour (these points can not be made up).

Late Assignments
Assignments are due the date specified by me either on the syllabus or in a class announcement if different from the syllabus. Assignments turned in by 4:30pm of the due date are not late but any assignments turned in after that time on the due date will be subjected to a loss of 5 points per late day.

Grading:
The following will contribute to the final PHE grade for the term. The standard 90-100 (A), 80-89 (B), 70-79 (C), 60-69 (D) and <60 (F) will be used for the final grade. Students that end the term with a (C) or lower will not be in the program the following term. Dedication to the program and your responsibilities in the program are very important. Hard work will be rewarding and rewarded.