GEN1006 Wellness in Contemporary Society – Common Core Curriculum Office (CCCO)

Department

Social Science

Semester

AY2011/12 Sem 1, AY2012/13 Sem 1, AY2012/13 Sem 2, AY2014/15 Sem 1, AY2014/15 Sem 2, AY2015/16 Sem 2, AY2016/17 Sem 2, AY2017/18 Sem 2, AY2018/19 Sem 1, AY2019/20 Sem 2, AY2020/21 Sem 1, AY2022/23 Sem 1, AY2022/23 Sem 2, AY2023/24 Sem 1, AY2023/24 Sem 2

Method

Lecture 3 hours

Cluster

3 (Science and Technology)

Prerequisite

GEN1000 Perspectives on General Education

Exclusion

Nil

Module Description

This module explores the nature and meaning of fitness and wellness in contemporary society. The major macro determinants such as environment and socio-economic factors are discussed. The roles, significance and contribution of individual wellness within society are also examined. The module provides basic and essential information on developing a healthy lifestyle.Throughout the modules, students are required to participate in a number of practical exercises in order to strengthening their understanding of fitness and wellness.

Module Intended Learning Outcomes (MILO)

Upon completion of this module, students should be able to:
a. command a conceptual understanding of the meanings, nature and significances of science and technology of wellness in contemporary society;
b. investigate the macro and micro determinants of wellness in contemporary society;
c. develop a scientific mind set and methodology in dealing with human’s daily-life challenges about health and wellness;
d. evaluate in a variety of conditioning and fitness activities so as to maintain a healthy and active life-style.

Module Content

1. Introduction

1.1 Meanings and concepts of fitness and wellness
1.2 The wellness spectrum
1.3 Historical development of wellness in contemporary society
1.4 Significances, roles and contributions of physical fitness, health and wellness in society

2. The Fitness and Wellness Appraisal

2.1 Appraisal technology
2.2 Practical operation

3. Environmental determinants of wellness

3.1 Air and water quality
3.2 Food safety
3.3 Pest control

4. Socio-economical determinants of wellness

4.1 Work safety
4.2 Community health and preventive medicine
4.3 Family and society support
4.4 Wellness education

5. Behavioural determinants of wellness

5.1 Regular exercise habits
5.2 Proper nutrition and dietary patterns
5.3 Stress management

6. Wellness practicum

6.1 Self fitness program planning and executing
6.2 Fitness appraisal / Medical testings
6.3 Aerobic exercises / Resistance training exercises
6.4 Nutritional labelling and caloric calculation
6.5 Relaxation techniques
6.6 Zentangle
6.7 Life-style and health inventories / Questionnaires

7. Summary-personal and social responsibility towards wellness in contemporary society

Assessment Methods

1. Class Participation (10%)
2. Project Report (20%)
3. Practical Test (20%)
4. Quiz (10%)
5. Examination (40%)

Texts & References

1. Anspaugh, D. J., Hamrick, M. H., & Rosato, F. D. (2011). Wellness – concepts and applications (8th ed.). New York: WCB/McGraw-Hill.
2. Corbin, C. B., & Lindsey, R. (2019). Concepts of fitness and wellness：A comprehensive lifestyle approach (12th ed.). Boston, M.A.: McGraw-hill.*
3. Greenberg, J. S. (2021). Comprehensive stress management (15th ed.). International student edition. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
4. Hoeger, W. W. K., & Hoeger, S. A. (2015). Lifetime physical fitness and wellness: A personalized program (13th ed.). Beaverton: Ringgold, Inc.
5. Powers, S. K., & Dodd, S. L. (2020). Total fitness and wellness (8th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Person.
6. 沈劍威、阮伯仁編（2006）。《體適能基礎理論》。香港：香港體適能總會。
7. 中國香港體適能總會編（2017）。《體適能導師綜合理論》。香港：中國香港體適能總會。
8. 許世全（2015）。《實用體適能測試與評估》。香港：香港體適能總會。
9. 蔡貞雄著（2003）。《體育的理念》。台灣：高雄復文。