IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)

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HSS100IA(健康・スポーツ科学 / Health/Sports science 100)
Health and Exercise Sciences

Hiroyuki SASAI

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)
Attached documents
Year 2021
Class code M2330
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Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 金1/Fri.1
Class Type
Campus 多摩
Classroom name
Grade 1~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Category Advanced Courses/専門科目
Disciplinary Courses/IGESS科目
Ⅵ. Media, Communication and Culture
Faculty Sponsored Department Sports and Health Studies

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Outline and objectives

知らずに登録する学生が毎年いますので、冒頭にて日本語で伝えます。本授業はすべて英語でおこないます。講義、資料はもとより、受講生が執筆するレポートや発表などもすべて英語です。そのことを理解した上で受講してください。
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College students face a number of health hazards such as unhealthy dietary pattern, lack of physical activity, poor sleep quality, excessive alcohol consumption, cigarette smoking, and inappropriate sexual behaviors. This course discusses basic knowledge, understanding, attitudes and skills for adopting healthy behaviors. In addition, student will learn how to choose reliable health-related information provided from mass media, and interpret them properly.

Goal

The students will be expected to:
1. Understand the concept/definition of health.
2. Learn college-age determinants of health.
3. Gain lifelong foundations of skills and attitudes for maintaining/enhancing health.

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

Lectures, homework assignments, and the final presentation.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

Fall semester

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1:Orientation and definition of health

Overview of this course, grading policy, and definition of health by the WHO.

2:Health hazards in college life

Overview of college-age health hazards

3:Healthy eating

Dietary reference intake, macro- and micro nutrients, PFC balance, and the balance guide

4:Exercise and physical activity

Definitions of exercise and physical activity, total energy expenditure and its components, and metabolic equivalent

5:Sedentary behavior

Definition of sedentary behavior, detrimental association of sedentary behavior with health, and sedentary-reducing interventions

6:Weight management

Health risks of overweight and obesity, energy restriction, weight loss and maintenance programs

7:Sleep

Optimal sleep duration, measurements of sleep patterns, sleep quality and health, and tips for good sleep

8:Mental health

Mental disorders, suicide prevention, and stress management

9:Sexual and maternal health

Sex-transmitted diseases/infections, and contraceptives, Stages of pregnancy, pregnancy complications, gestational weight gain, abnormal labor, and postpartum issues

10:Alcohol intake

Alcohol intake and health, optimal amount of alcohol intake, and chugging avoidance

11:Tobacco smoking

Smoking and health, types of smoking, secondhand smoking, and smoking policy

12:Drug abuse

Types of illegal drugs, risky drugs, abuse, and dependence

13:Health literacy

Interpretation of health-related information, and web search tips

14:Final student presentation

Students will have a presentation session regarding an original research article related to human health.

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Homework assignments will be provided a few times per semester.

Textbooks

None. Handouts will be distributed to students as needed.

References

None.

Grading criteria

20% attendance, 40% homework assignment, and 40% final presentation.

Changes following student comments

Class contents can be modified according to student’s comments and level of understanding.

Equipment student needs to prepare

None.

Others

An active contribution to the class is greatly encouraged.