Class Summaries for PHED 165A (Fall 04)
WEEK 2 - INTRODUCTION
WEEK 3 - STUDY SKILLS
WEEK 4 - NUTRITION & HEALTH
WEEK 5 - SEXUAL RESPONSIBILTY
WEEK 6 - ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
WEEK 7 - EMOTIONAL HEALTH
WEEK 8 - SPRING REGISTRATION
WEEK 9 - CAREER PLANNING
WEEK 10 - MONEY MANAGEMENT
WEEK 11 - MANNERS AND ETIQUETTE
WEEK 12 - CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
WEEK 2 - INTRODUCTION
Guest Speakers: Allah-mi Basheer-Allen & Christina Rivera, PHED-165A Facilitators
Focus of the Discussion:
This class provided students with an opportunity to reflect upon your beliefs, values, and behavior through the T.E.S.T. model (Think, Evaluate, Self-Reflect & Transition).
WEEK 3 - STUDY SKILLS
Guest Speaker: Mimi Butler, SAAS Learning Specialist
Focus of the Discussion:
This class discussed two key strategies to help students WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER and succeed in class.
4 Step Plan:
1. Go to Class
2. Sit in the Power “T”- This strategy will help you stay focused in class.
3. Complete Reading Assignments Before Class- Your questions from reading can be addressed during the lecture covering that topic.
4. Be an Active Learner- Take notes
How To Get The Most From Lectures (The 15 min. Plan):
1. Preview Material (Briefly read the last lecture’s notes) – 3 mins.
2. Take Notes with Organization Built In (Develop a system that works for you)
3. Outline Key Points – 6 mins.
4. Review Immediately – 3 mins.
5. Review Again – 3 mins.
ACTIVITY - DUE 9/14 or 9/15
Create Action Plan (PDF)
WEEK 4 - NUTRITION AND HEALTH
Guest Speaker: Kristy Mayer, Health Promotion & Prevention
Focus of the Discussion:
This lecture emphasized healthy and easy to apply eating habits.
Balanced Diet = Energy
Keep in mind that adequate carbohydrates are essential to performing well, but eating meals with solely carbohydrates will cause your energy level to crash. Having protein and fat at every meal will stabilize your blood sugar and keep your energy level up.
Food is the Best Source
Food is the best source of energy and nutrients. Although caffeine provides a temporary high it later promotes energy lows, depletes calcium and dehydrates the body. Vitamins are often used to provide nutrients that are missing from ones diet however; vitamins are not FDA regulated and may not provide sufficient amounts of desired nutrients. Reliable information on vitamin contents is available at consumerlab.com. This website tests major vitamins and publishes the results. Finally, nutritional content on health bars can be deceiving. When possible use food to give your body energy and nutrients instead of caffeine, health bars, and vitamins.
ACTIVITY - DUE 9/21 or 9/22
Record your diet for three days. Reflect on the quality of your diet, according to the information presented in the lecture, in a typed, two-paragraph response.
WEEK 5 - SEXUAL RESPONSIBILTY
Guest Speakers: Lori Strauss, Director of the Center for Women and Men
Mark Stevens, USC Counseling Center
Focus of the Discussion:
This lecture discussed sex related issues facing male and female college students.
THE CENTER FOR WOMEN AND MEN
(213) 740-4900
STU 202
cwm@usc.edu
Services Provided: 24-hour assistance in case of rape, assault, or dating violence.
8:30am - 4:30pm drop - in center to discuss student concerns related to personal growth, relationships, harassment, stalking, rape, assault, and dating violence.
Educational programming for your residence hall, your fraternity, your sorority, your class, your leadership organization, and your department.
Check out their website for upcoming activities and opportunities.
www.usc.edu/student-affairs/cwm
THE COUNSELING CENTER
(213) 740-7711
The Student Counseling Services is located at 857 Downey Way, YWCA-100. It is on the north east corner of Downey and Watt Way, behind Carls Jr., next to Stonier Hall. It is in the YWCA building.
Services Provided: Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 5:00 (by appointment) The Student Counseling Center offers initial consultations and recommendations, a variety of groups, crisis intervention, 24-hour emergency service, and in some cases short term therapy, psychiatric care or referral. A variety of consultation and outreach services are also available to students. All services are confidential. All services are free to student-athletes who are listed on their sports roster.
ACTIVITY - DUE 9/28 or 9/29
Paradigm Shift Worksheet
WEEK 6 - ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
Guest Speaker: Health Promotion and Prevention Services
Focus of the Discusion:
Speaker discussed concerns and misconceptions about USC student's alcohol use.
HEALTH PROMOTION AND PREVENTION SERVICES
(213) 740-4770
HPPS is located above the Student Health Center at 849 West 34th Street.
Services Provided: The HPPS staff provides consultations on a variety of health issues facing college students such as Alcohol/Drug Use, Stop Smoking, Birth Control, Coming Out, Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Issues, Safer Sex, Stress Management, Nutrition, and Social Justice Issues. All services are free to students except for annonymous HIV testing and counseling which is $20.
For more information check out their website at www.usc.edu/hpps
ACTIVITY - DUE 10/5 or 10/6
Paradigm Shift Worksheet
WEEK 7 - EMOTIONAL HEALTH
Guest Speaker: Ken Orin, USC Counseling Center
Focus of the Discussion:
How to recognize and handle depression and anxiety.
What does depression look like?
Sleep: Difficulties falling asleep and staying asleep, recurring bad dreams, or sleeping more then 10 hours a day.
Interest/Motivation: Lack of interest in things you usually enjoy or difficulty experiencing pleasure.
Guilt/Worthlessness: Feeling useless, I'm a failure, or obsessed with past mistakes.
Energy: Fatigue or lack of energy to do regular daily activities.
Concentration: Difficulty focusing or paying attention in class, in practice, or competition.
Appetite: Noticeable increase or decrease in appetite.
Change in Daily Mood for More then 2 Weeks.
Sluggish: Feeling of heaviness in your body or feeling unable to move.
Suicidal Thoughts/Hopelessness: Reoccuring thoughts, ideas of how to do it, or thinking about what it would be life if you were not there.
What does anxiety look like?
Sleep: Difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep due to racing thoughts, recurring bad dreams, and unsatisfying sleep.
Energy: Restlessness/on edge or easily fatigued.
Concentration: Difficulty focusing or paying attention in class, practice, or competition.
Change in Daily Mood for More then 2 Weeks.
Physical Symptoms: Muscle tension, headaches, increased heart rate, trembling, nauseousness, hot flashes, chills, chest pain, numbness or tingling, shortness of breath, or feeling of chocking.
How do we cope with signs or symptoms of depression and anxiety?
Listening to music, Shopping, Caring for a Pet, Long Walks, Yoga, Reading for Pleasure, Taking a Bath, Drawing, Journal Writing, Going to a Movie, Spending Time with Friends, Helping Others, Making Photo Albums, Eating Healthy, Focussing on One Problem at a Time, Praying, Seeking Family Support, Playing a Sport/Game, Getting a Haircut or Manicure, Relaxation Exercises, Slow Deep Breathing
ACTIVITY - DUE 10/12 or 10/13
Paradigm Shift Worksheet
WEEK 8 - SPRING REGISTRATION
Guest Speaker: Christina Rivera, PHED-165A Facilitator
Focus of the Discussion:
Christina Rivera discussed the registration process for Spring classes.
ACTIVITY - DUE 10/19 or 10/20
Two paragraph assessment of your academic progress thus far at USC.
WEEK 9 - CAREER PLANNING
Guest Speaker: Eileen Kohan, Executive Director Career Planning and Placement Center
Focus of the Discussion:
Eileen Cohan described the format of next semester's PHED class. The class allows you to explore your career interests, choose a major, learn how to network, and develop a resume.
CAREER PLANNING AND PLACEMENT CENTER
(213)740-9111
3601 Trousdale Parkway, STU 110
Check out their website for upcoming events.
http://careers.usc.edu
NO ASSIGNMENT THIS WEEK
WEEK 10 - MONEY MANAGEMENT
Guest Speaker: Donna Heinel, Student-Athlete Academic Services
Focus of the Discussion:
The class had an opportunity to assess their current values and determine the importance of money to them. Also, Donna Heinel helped the class compile a list of basic expsenses students face after graduation and discussed the difference in average income between people who have a college degree and those who do not.
ACTIVITY - DUE 11/2 or 11/3
Create your monthly budget with your current expenses and income.
WEEK 11 - MANNERS AND ETIQUETTE
Guest Speaker: Vicky Hammond, USC Sports Information
Focus of the Discussion:
Vicky Hammond discussed 5 strategies to performing a strong media or job related interview.
NO ACTIVITY
WEEK 12 - CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
Guest Speaker: Timmy Lee
Focus of the Discussion:
The class broke into small groups and discussed ways to handle interpersonal conflicts.
There are 4 ways of responding to conflict: Avoidance, Diffusion, Violent Confrontation, and Non-violent Confrontation. The class discussed which response is most appropriate in a variety of situations and chose an overall strategy on how to deal with conflict.
ACTIVITY - DUE 11/16 or 11/17
Paradigm Shift Worksheet
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