BYU-Idaho HS 420: Navigating Health Behavior Models and Theories

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the BYU-Idaho HS 420 course, "Health Behavior Models and Theories," designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career as a health professional. It outlines the course structure, expectations, required resources, grading policies, and learning model.

Course Overview

HS 420 is a two-credit course structured around 14 one-week lessons. It is designed to help students slowly build a knowledge base of ideas and skills related to health behavior theories. While some skills will come easily, students should expect that it may take time to comprehend these ideas. As the course progresses, the ideas will start to come together, revealing the progress that has been made. The course emphasizes the application of learning in real-world settings.

Required Resources and Technical Specifications

Unlike many courses, HS 420 does not require the purchase of a textbook. Instead, students will utilize a variety of resources provided within the course. To succeed in this course, students must have:

A webcam with a functioning microphone to participate in group meetings via Google Hangouts on Air (HOA).
Access to Microsoft Office products.
Occasional access to a digital camera (cell phone cameras are acceptable).
Mozilla Firefox is the recommended internet browser for optimal course functionality.

Google Hangouts on Air (HOA)

A critical component of this course is the use of Google Hangouts on Air (HOA). HOA allows students to hold video conferences with their group, record the meetings, and then make the recording available to the instructor. Students will set up the needed accounts and practice using an HOA during the Intro Lesson of the course.

The BYU-Idaho Learning Model

The Learning Model is the foundation upon which all BYU-Idaho courses are created. The five principles of the learning model are:

Exercise faith
Learn by the Holy Ghost
Lay hold on the Word of God
Act for themselves
Love, serve, and teach one another

Students will prepare for each lesson by reading text or watching a video and completing a comprehension quiz to test their readiness to use what they have learned. Sometimes students will also be presented with a scenario to consider to questions to ponder. As students complete synchronous group discussions, they will love, serve, and teach one another. These discussions occur in about half of the lessons in this course and will allow students to explore the health behavior theories on a deeper level as they progress towards completion of larger assignments. Some of the opportunities to ponder and prove learning in this course include completing application assignments and taking a final exam.

Lesson Structure and Activities

Each lesson follows a general pattern designed to facilitate learning and application. A typical lesson includes the following:

Overview and Notes from Instructor: Begin each lesson by reading the Overview and Notes from Instructor.
Foundation and Readings: Begin the Foundation and Readings activities early in the week. Most of the Readings also include an accountability or content quiz. Textbook Reading: Each week students will be assigned a chapter to read through from the course textbook.
Relevance Activity: During the first half of the course, the Relevance activity is typically due on Thursday. During the second half of the course, students will complete the Relevance activity as a group, and it will be due on Saturday.
Application Assignment: Finish up the lesson by demonstrating learning through completion of the Application assignment. Since the Application assignment is the summative assessment of each lesson, it will require a more substantial amount of time to complete.

Students will also create a List and Concept/Mind Map each week. well as in preparing for the comprehensive final. There will be a quiz every week to check your understanding.

Grading Policy

Your grade in this course will be determined by the number of points you earn. The number of points you earn will be determined by the quality of work you submit and your level of understanding of the course material. Reading quizzes are worth 15 points each, discussions and group meetings are worth 20 points, and application assignments are worth 100 points. Beginning in Lesson 6, you will complete a brief self-efficacy survey at the end of each lesson worth 5 points.

Late Work: Late work is not accepted in this course. You are preparing for a career as a health professional. Submitting work after the deadline has passed is not a professional practice. It is your responsibility to submit your work on time. Therefore, it is imperative that you check the assignment due dates rather than relying solely upon the Student Dashboard to tell you what is due. Double check the Overview page for each lesson and/or the Schedule to ensure you are meeting your deadlines. Your instructor will notify you of the grade penalty you will incur if you chose to submit work after the deadline has passed.

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Time Commitment

As this is a two credit course, the average student should reserve at least 6-9 hours each week for your coursework and study time. expectation that students spend 3-4 hours each week for every credit earned. 9-12 hours each week.

Participation and Collaboration

Participation with your classmates is vital to your success in this course. Learning from your peers can be just as important as learning from your instructor. Working in health education and in the gospel involves working with others. Understanding and listening to others and their points can be very educational. Even though this course is an online course, it is not an independent study course. be expected to interact with classmates in order to teach one another about what you are learning. expected to participate in Teach One Another activities where some of the most powerful experiences occur.

Honor Code

Thank you for living up to your promise to live the BYU-I Honor Code. In an online course, regular and sustained attention to the course is critical. deadlines, reading assignments and course activities. This course is organized into, and will run in 14 one-week lessons. practice using the I-Learn tools.

Supporting Resources

The course aims to help strengthen families and provide resources. Lift one another:One of the most powerful aspects of the learning process is application of the learning. course of the semester you will be asked to perform 7 hours of related community service. minutes a week. experience. and completing the assignments. This course is designed to engage both your mind and your heart. spiritually each week. support to your academic studies. When you are prepared, the Holy Spirit can provide guidance and direction that will make a difference in your life. You can differ in opinions (sometimes the best learning comes when others challenge your thinking) but still be civil.

Required Text

Child, Family, School, Community Socialization and Support by Roberta M. Edition) Cengage Learning: Stamford, CT (ISBN: 978-1-305-08897-9). Compare prices for your textbooks through the University Store Price Comparison site. They will show you all of the options from the University Store plus several online options to help you find the best price. Assignments are due on the day indicated. No late work will be accepted without permission from the instructor. late hampers your ability to fully participate in the course and will be accepted only at your instructor's discretion. your instructor before the assignment is due. changing course needs.

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University Policies

BYU-Idaho is committed to providing a fair and accessible learning environment for all students.

Students with Disabilities: qualified persons with disabilities. successfully, please contact Services for Students with Disabilities Office, (208) 496-1158. are reviewed for all students who have qualified documented disabilities. instructor by this office. before the end of the first week of class. based on your disability, you may seek resolution through established grievance policy and procedures.

Career Opportunities

The major has a strong applied focus. In addition, the department teaches courses designed to strengthen studentsâ testimonies in the gospel of Jesus Christ, teach doctrines and skills to help maintain and strengthen the home as the most effective place of instruction, and provide a well-balanced education for teaching the importance of home and family.The Department of Labor listed the job outlook within the social and human services sector as growing faster than average, with many of these jobs being entry-level positions. This degree helps students by emphasizing knowledge and skills that are applicable in a variety of work settings. All students complete the first two certificates (step 1) and then choose from one of the advanced certificates to complete their degree (step 2).

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