Sheridan Course Outlines

Land Acknowledgement

Sheridan College resides on land that has been, and still is, the traditional territory of several Indigenous nations, including the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We recognize this territory is covered by the Dish with One Spoon treaty and the Two Row Wampum treaty, which emphasize the importance of joint stewardship, peace, and respectful relationships.

As an institution of higher learning Sheridan embraces the critical role that education must play in facilitating real transformational change. We continue our collective efforts to recognize Canada's colonial history and to take steps to meaningful Truth and Reconciliation.

Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 28.0
Credit Value: 2.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Fall 2021
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): N/A
Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20210907_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: Access to course materials and assignments will be available on Sheridan's Learning and Teaching Environment (SLATE). Students will need reliable access to a computer and the internet.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Students analyze emerging trends and research on nutrition and wellness to understand the beneficial impact of dietary choices and strategies to reduce stress and enhance relaxation. This course will focus on the importance of evaluating what we eat and why maintaining a healthy weight and reducing toxins is critical for overall wellbeing. Students will explore the changing physical and emotional needs of the body at various life stages and the impact of environmental and socioeconomic factors on overall health and wellbeing. Students will learn how to identify misleading versus credible health information to gain a stronger understanding of the changing wellness landscape in both popular media and the field of science.

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

	Critical Performance:
	By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to analyze emerging trends and research regarding nutrition, stress reduction, and environmental factors to support healthy choices.

Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

Understand the impact and influence of macro, micro and other nutrients within the body to facilitate healthier decision-making regarding diet and nutrition.
Recognize how weight management and disease prevention for an individual is influenced by their own body's metabolic rates and other unique factors.
Utilize new, evidence-based research to inform the creation of health and wellness plans that focus on diet, stress reduction and enhanced relaxation.
Assess changes in an individual's nutritional requirements at various life stages to support general health and wellness.
Evaluate the credibility of various emerging nutrition and wellness endorsements and diet plans or strategies to ensure safe and efficacious practices.
Determine the influence of economic and socio-cultural factors when planning and implementing a wellness plan.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: ONLINE

	Quiz (2 x 5%)	10.0%
	Myth Buster Assignment	20.0%
	Quiz (2 x 10%)	20.0%
	Video Case Analysis	20.0%
	Lifestyle Assignment	30.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL

The following protocol applies to every course offered by Continuing and Professional Studies.

1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by the instructor.

2. Students must write all tests at the specified date and time. Missed tests, in-class/online activities, assignments and presentations are awarded a mark of zero. The penalty for late submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five business days (excluding Sundays and statutory holidays), after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include any day that the college is open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that day or not.  An extension or make-up opportunity may be approved by the instructor at his or her discretion.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

Communication Skills - Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills - Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.
Information Management Skills - Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.
Information Management - Locate, select, organize and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.
Personal Skills - Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.
Personal Skills - Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

Challenge Exam and Portfolio
Notes:

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: Online
Professor: N/A
Resource(s):

	Type	Description
Required	Other	Will be posted on SLATE

Applicable student group(s): Continuing and Professional Studies Students
Course Details:

Module 1: Impact of Macro and Micronutrients

Vitamins and Minerals

Multi-vitamin supplements

Pathways influenced by common vitamins and minerals

New science and emerging research

(Quiz 5%)

Module 2: Essential roles of trending botanicals and other nutrients

Overview of:

Melatonin
Omega-3’s
Probiotics
Plant Proteins

New science and emerging research

(Quiz 5%)

Module 3: Weight management

Metabolic rate

Factors that influence metabolic rate

Food and other factors

Diets and myths

(Myth Buster Assignment 20%)

Module 4: Sleep and relaxation

Impact of sleep and stress on the body

Role of sleep and relaxation for a healthy mind

Relaxation techniques for overall wellness

(Quiz 10%)

Module 5: External health factors

Environmental toxins

Financial challenges

Socio-cultural impact

One more additional point?

(Video Case Analysis 20%)

Module 6: Stages of life: healthy choices

Overview of the aging process

Pregnancy

Evolving nutritional needs

Evolving psychological needs

(Quiz 10%)

(Final Assignment Lifestyle plan 30%)

Sheridan Policies

It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:

Academic Integrity
Copyright
Intellectual Property
Respectful Behaviour
Accessible Learning

All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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