Dance-3 Scientific Concepts of Health (02010)

Summer 2021
Dr. Kelli Sharp Email: ksharp@uci.edu
Professor of Dance Science and Medicine Virtual Office: Tuesdays at 3:30-4:30pm
Department of Dance and Physical Medicine and or by appointment at this site.
Rehab Your learning team will have office hours
Course Space: Link to Canvas site as well each week. Click here for more
information.

I. Course Description:
Welcome to Dance 3!
Enjoy learning how science can motivate you to live a healthier life!
Why are scientific principles relevant to our lives? How can we use scientific principles to
enhance our overall health? How can using science aid in successful aging? Can you make
simple changes to improve your overall wellness? This course will emphasize personal health
behaviors that contribute to overall wellness and disease prevention.
Here is a video describing the Class Materials and a Welcome Video.

II. Learning Objectives/Pedagogical goals

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

§ Approach the concept of health from a scientific perspective by describing the

scientific principles that dictate the function of the human body, wellness, and
disease.
§ Identify and analyze scholarly, evidence-based research in the form of primary
scientific research articles pertaining to health and wellness.
§ Describe and interpret the current scientific principles of nutrition, exercise, and
applications of this knowledge to daily life.
§ Apply the scientific method to a self-subject experiment. You will apply these
methods to test one dimension of wellness that needs enhancement in your life.
§ Be able to synthesize scientific evidence and apply the knowledge into practice in
your life.

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III. Course Requirements
● Computer and Internet Connection
You will need to have access to a computer with an Internet connection in order to
study remotely this quarter. If your professor plans to host live online meetings via
Zoom and expects students to interact in the meeting. You will need a laptop with a
built-in webcam or a webcam and earbud headphones with mic to participate in a voice
chat meeting. You can also join the meeting via the Zoom app installed on a
smartphone.
● Access to the EEE+ Canvas Course Space
Students are expected to login to the Canvas Course Space every day. It is a student’s
responsibility to get familiar with the Canvas features as the course materials and
assignments will be delivered via the EEE+ Canvas system. Please visit the Canvas
student support page to find out how to reach out for help. You can also contact the OIT
Help Desk at oit@uci.edu or call (949) 824-2222 for assistance.
● Update the Canvas Setting and Notification (Required!)
UCI students are given a UCI gmail account, but it may not be accessible in certain
countries. Thus, it is very important that you update the Canvas settings and
notifications to ensure you receive the important messages and announcements from
your professor. Click on “setting” to add another email address and/or a cell phone
number to receive notifications. Click on “notification” to configure how you receive
Canvas notifications.
IV. Required Readings and Textbook

Textbook (eBook): Connect Core Concepts in Health, 17e BIG

• Option 1: Insel, Connect Core Concepts in Health 17th edition, BIG, textbook packaged with
Connect access code card; ISBN: 9781265829421
• Option 2: Insel, Connect Core Concepts in Health 17th edition, BIG, stand-alone Connect
access code card; ISBN: 9781265832438

Access code is available for purchase at the UCI bookstore or online from McGraw Hill
Connect. Note: You MUST purchase the access code to gain access to weekly online
homework. This is our class-specific section web address:
https://connect.mheducation.com/class/k-sharp-summer-session-1_2021
For step-by-step registration instructions:
http://video.mhhe.com/watch/4q72PpEpzkXAd3hW4o52c8
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST USE YOUR @UCI.EDU EMAIL AND
YOUR NAME MUST MATCH EEE/CANVAS EXACTLY

• Additional Articles will be posted in the weekly module.

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V. Assignment Descriptions
1. Reading and Lecture Videos

The weekly reading and the lecture videos are available on the Canvas course site.
Students are expected to demonstrate that they have done the reading by participating
in the video content questions, lecture quizzes, or reading discussions. The content
questions are not timed and can be retaken twice.

2. Quizzes

A quiz is required every other week to determine mastery of the content of the lectures,
readings, and discussions. The quizzes are time and you cannot retake them.

3. Class Discussion Board

Knowledge does not flow like information from one source (teacher) to an empty vessel
(students) but rather comes about through interaction in dialogue. Active participation
in class discussion online —which means listening to others, asking questions, and
seeking helpful answers—is expected. Your initial post is due on Tuesday and then two
additional posts in response to your peers is due by Thursday.

4. Live Discussions:

We will have guest lectures, case studies, and group discussions during this time period
from 5:00-6:20 pm every Tuesday. Students are expected to attend all five live
discussions. There will be a make-up assignments if you cannot attend; please contact
the professor ahead of time via canvas email.

5. Annotated Bibliographies and Reflections:

You will have two different types of assignments:

An Annotated Bibliography: Using the provided questions, you will read, analyze, and
reflect upon a primary scientific research article.

A Material Reflection: Weekly reflections will be given with specific prompts to evaluate
ability to synthesize material and apply concepts to your daily life.

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 6. Scientific Project:

The main goal of this project is to apply principles of the scientific method to a self-
experiment based on one of the dimensions of wellness of your choosing. Please read
the detailed instructions and rubric on Canvas. This project will be broken up into five
sections to be completed throughout the course. Each section of this project is a final
submission, and will build on the previously submitted section. All submissions for this
project throughout the class are final. Your FINAL for this class will be submission of the
Results/Discussion and Abstract.

VI. Grading Methods

Activity Notes % of Grade

McGraw Hill Connect SmartBook activities for each chapter are 10%
due on Wednesdays by 11:59 pm.

Content Questions You will be assigned questions to assess mastery 10%

of content due by 11:59pm on Wednesdays.

Live Discussions Participate in zoom discussions about assigned 10%

prompts and material. Tuesdays at 5:00pm- 6:20
pm.

Weekly Quizzes Quizzes will be given on Fridays due at 11:59pm 15%

PT on Canvas.

Scientific Project Scientific Project is submitted in six sections due 30%

at specified times during the quarter. NO late
assignments will be accepted.

Annotated Bibliographies Annotated Bibliographies and Reflections will be 10%

and Reflections due throughout the quarter– a set of scientific
articles are provided and clear instructions with a
rubric to complete the assignment. Due on
Fridays by 11:59 pm.
Discussion Board Weekly Posts using scientific evidence to aid in 15%
underling of multidimensional
wellness; including an initial post Tuesday and
two subsequent classmate response posts per
topic. A total of three posts for full credit.
Total 100%

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 Grade Points Percentage
A+ 970 – 1000 97 – 100%
A 930 – 969 93 – 96%
A- 900 – 929 90 – 92%
B+ 870 – 899 87 – 89%
B 830 – 869 83 – 86%
B- 800 –829 80 – 82%
C+ 770 – 790 77 – 79%
C 730 – 769 73 – 76%
C- 700 – 729 70 – 72%
D+ 670 – 699 67 – 69%
D 630 – 669 63 – 66%
D- 600 – 629 60 – 62%
F Below 600 Below 60%

VII. Course Policies

● Netiquette for Remote Learning
“Netiquette” is network etiquette, the do's and don'ts of online communication.
Netiquette covers both common courtesy online and the informal “rules of the road” of
cyberspace. The students are expected to follow the Netiquette Guidelines for Remote
Learning.
● Office Hours
Talk to your professor online via Zoom (link) during office hours on Tuesdays between
3:30-4:30 pm. Your learning team will have weekly live office hours as well.
● Communication Expectations:
Your professor will respond to emails within 24 hours during the business day. Students
can also ask a question on the Q & A discussion board, so both your professor and other
classmates can help answer it.
● Class Withdrawal Policy
It is the student's responsibility to officially drop/withdraw from any courses before the
deadline posted by the university's registrar’s office. Please refer to UCI’s academic
calendar http://www.reg.uci.edu/enrollment/withdrawals/ for the withdrawal policy,
procedure, and refunded schedule.

● Academic Integrity
UCI is an institution of learning, research, and scholarship that is strengthened by the
existence of an environment of integrity. As members of the academic community,
students are responsible for maintaining this environment, and subscribe to the practice

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 of academic integrity and accept individual responsibility for their work and actions.
Violations of academic integrity are unacceptable and will not be tolerated, because
they devalue the teaching and learning experience for the entire community. Observing
basic honesty in one’s work, words, ideas, and actions is a principle to which all
members of the community are required to subscribe. For more information, please
visit https://aisc.uci.edu/students/academic-integrity/index.php
● Diversity Statement
The University of California, Irvine, in accordance with applicable Federal and State law
and University policy, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition
(cancer-related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual
orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services. The University also
prohibits sexual harassment. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access,
and treatment in University programs and activities. For more information please visit,
https://inclusion.uci.edu/.
● Disability Statement
The University of California, Irvine, is committed to providing a barrier-free environment
for learning and an electronic environment that is accessible to everyone, including
individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and feel you need accommodations
in this program or a course, please contact the Disability Services Center (DSC). DSC
approved accommodations will be provided for students who present a Faculty
Notification Letter from the DSC.
● Third-Party Tools
Please click here for information regarding the accessibility statements and the privacy
statements.
● Copyrights
This course is provided by The University of California, which has policies regarding
copyright. Materials used in connection with this course may be subject to copyright
protection. Refer to the information provided in each video/file/module/unit for
copyright information for each work. The course content related video/file/module/unit
was created to be used in compliance with the TEACH Act. 17 U.S.C. §110(2).

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VIII. Student Support Resources
• Learning Team Members: TA Support

Group Number Learning Team Office Hours (PST) Zoom Link, Meeting ID
Name
Group 1 and 2 Corey Fogel Mon: 2:00-2:30 pm https://uci.zoom.us/j/4884934
cfogel@uci.edu 749
Weds: 3:00-3:30 pm Meeting ID: 488 493 4749
Groups 3 and 4 Kelly McGill https://uci.zoom.us/j/2989650
MCGILLK@uci.edu Monday: 12:00-
625
1:00pm
Meeting ID: 298 965 0625
Groups 5 and 6 Whitney Schmanski Tues: 1-1:30pm Meeting ID: 475 474 6728
schmansw@uci.edu Fri: 1-1:30pm Password: 92651

• UCI Learn Anywhere

Remote learning resources for UCI students provided by DTEI and OIT is available at
https://sites.uci.edu/learnanywhere/.
● Technical Support
Contact the OIT helpdesk at oit@uci.edu or call (949) 824-2222 for all technical support
and training needs.
• UCI Wellness, Health, and Counseling
For more information, please visit https://studentaffairs.uci.edu/
• The Learning & Academic Resource Center (LARC)
Online Tutoring is available. Please visit LARC’s web site for details. Closed buildings on
campus
• Wellness Consulting Services
Visit the UCI Counseling Center website at http://www.counseling.uci.edu/
• Textbook Support
• To purchase your textbook, please follow the directions in this
video: http://video.mhhe.com/watch/4q72PpEpzkXAd3hW4o52c8
McGraw-Hill Connect Tech Support: http://www.mhhe.com/support or call (800) 331-
5094
**Please access all SmartBook homework assignments via the "Modules" tab on
Canvas**

• YuJa Support
The YuJa platform is not compatible with the Safari web browser. YuJa recommends
using Chrome or Firefox to watch the videos and answer the questions. If you continue

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 to experience discrepancies with your YuJa grade, or are experiencing difficulties in
launching the YuJa videos, please contact YuJa support: 1-888-257-2278.

How to Be successful in this Class?

Study Roadmap

•This course is designed with a unique learning pathway to embrace self-paced learning.
Students are expected to (1) read the assigned text, (2) watch pre-recorded lectures
(and answer questions embedded into the lectures) before (3) participating in live
discussions with Professors and Classmates, (4) participate in weekly discussion board
prompts, 5) end the week with a quiz on the material or reflection which can include
journal article reflection as well. For the scientific project, the first two components are
due the first Wednesday of Session, one component due the last Friday of the session,
and two components are due for your final.
•Your interactions with the instructor and your classmates are essential to building an
understanding of the course materials. Since the summer course is only 5 weeks long, a
deadline is assigned to each assignment to ensure students are fully engaged in the
discussions and advance their learning on the same schedule.
•Students are recommended to do some work every day instead of wait until the due
dates, because they will NOT be able to work on the assignments if the related lecture
videos and reading assignments are not completed.

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Follow this Timeline:

My Commitment to the Whole Student

Inclusive Classroom: I will uphold UCI’s commitment to ensuring equality and valuing of diversity. UCI
recognizes that our individual differences can deepen our understanding of one another and the world
around us, rather than divide us. In this class, people of all ethnicities, genders and gender identities,
religions, ages, sexual orientations, disabilities, socioeconomic backgrounds, religions, and nationalities
are strongly encouraged to share their rich array of perspectives and experiences. If you have a name
and/or set of pronouns that differ from those that appear on the roster, please let me and your TA
know!
See also Diversity and Awareness at UCI, Office of Inclusive Excellence, and UCI LGBT Resource Center.
In an ideal world, health and science would be objective. However, much of health and science is
subjective and is historically built on a small subset of privileged voices. I acknowledge that it is
possible that there may be both overt and covert biases in the material due to the lens with which it
was written, even though the material is primarily of a scientific nature. Integrating a diverse set of
experiences is important for a more comprehensive understanding of health and science.
Please let me know ways to improve the effectiveness of the course for you personally, or for other
students or student groups. Your suggestions are encouraged and appreciated.

Equal Access for All Students: Dr. Michael Drake, the UC president, publicly supports all students
regardless of immigration status. He has also made a commitment to support and protect students and
their families. If you feel that you need any kind of assistance as you are affected by either your
immigration status or a loved one (family member, parents, friends, partner) feel free to contact the
UCI DREAM Center.

Basic Needs Security: Any student who faces challenges securing sufficient food or housing and
believes this may affect their performance in the course is urged to contact the Dean of Students for
support. Other resources available at UCI:
• Student Outreach and Retention Center (SOAR)
• SOAR Basic Needs Hub & Food Pantry
• Furthermore, please notify the professor if you are comfortable doing so, so that she can assist
with securing resources.

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A safe space. UCI CARE provides free and confidential support services to members of the UCI
community impacted by sexual assault, relationship abuse, family violence and/or stalking.
Stressed out?
Over the course of the quarter, you may experience a range of challenges that interfere with your
learning and daily activities, such as problems with friend, family, and/or significant other; substance
use; concerns about personal adequacy; feeling overwhelmed; or feeling sad or anxious without
knowing why. There is nothing wrong with consulting a professional counselor. Some other strategies
to consider: 1) Go for a walk, study with a friend remotely, visit the UCLA mindfulness site for
meditation options, or spend time family/friends.
IX. Course Event Calendar and the To-do List
Week Weekly Tasks

Week 0: June 14- June 18

◻ Make sure you have access to all class materials

◻ Register for Connect/purchase book
0
◻ Post Introduction: Week 0 Discussion Board - Introduce Yourself
◻ Take Informational Entry Quiz
◻ Read over syllabus and start exploring the assignments.
Week 1: June 21- June 25
Monday/Tuesday

◻ Read Materials and Watch Videos

◻ Tuesday, Post Initial Post on Discussion Board
◻ Attend Live Discussion 5:00pm via Zoom
Wednesday

1 ◻ Connect Chapters
◻ Lecture Videos questions
◻ Scientific Project: Hypothesis and Question
Thursday

◻ Post on Two Peer’s Posts on Discussion Board

Friday

◻ Quiz on Week 1 Material

Week 2: June 28-July 2
2
Monday/Tuesday

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 ◻ Read Materials and Watch Videos
◻ Tuesday, Post Initial Post on Discussion Board
◻ Attend Live Discussion 5:00pm via Zoom with guest Dr. Mukkamala from the UCI
Counseling Center. Make sure to come prepared for discussion.
Wednesday

◻ Connect Chapters
◻ Lecture Videos questions
◻ Scientific Project: Methods
Thursday

◻ Post on Two Peer’s Posts on Discussion Board

Friday

◻ Annotated Bibliographies with Reflection

Week 3: July 5-July 9
Monday/Tuesday

◻ Read Materials and Watch Videos

◻ Tuesday, Post Initial Post on Discussion Board
◻ Attend Live Discussion 5:00pm via Zoom with Guest Beth England Mackie. Make sure to
come prepared for discussion.
Wednesday
3
◻ Connect Chapters
◻ Lecture Videos questions
Thursday

◻ Respond to Two Peer’s Posts on the Discussion Board

Friday

◻ Quiz on Weeks 2-3 Materials

Week 4: July 12-16
Monday/Tuesday

◻ Read Materials and Watch Videos

4 ◻ Post Initial Post on Discussion Board
◻ Attend Live Discussion 5:00pm via Zoom with guest Deb Messina Kleinman. Make sure to
come prepared for discussion
Wednesday

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 ◻ Connect Chapters
◻ Lecture Videos questions
Thursday

◻ Post on Two Peer’s Posts on Discussion Board

Friday

◻ Annotated Bibliographies with Reflection

Week 5: July 19-23
Monday/Tuesday

◻ Read Materials and Watch Videos

◻ Tuesday, Post Initial Post on Discussion Board
◻ Attend Live Discussion 5:00pm via Zoom.
Wednesday

5 ◻ Connect Chapters
◻ Lecture Videos questions
Thursday

◻ Post on Two Peer’s Posts on Discussion Board

Friday

◻ Quiz on Weeks 4-5 Materials

◻ Scientific Project: Data Collection
Final: Scientific Project: (Results/Discussion, Abstract) Due on July 27, 2021
Final
5:00pm PST

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