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Course Syllabus
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Consumer
Health
KINES 422
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Fall 2004
T & Th 9:15-10:30
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Caile
E. Spear, Ph.D., CHES
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Phone
208-426-3656
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Office
K201
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Fax
208-426-1894
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Office
Hours
T/TH 10:30-12:30, Fri 9:30-10:30
or by appointment
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E-mail
cspear@boisestate.edu
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Text Consumer Health: A guide to
intelligent decisions, Barrett, Jarvis, Kroger and London. 6th Ed.
Catalog Description
Instruction in factors involved in the selection and evaluation of health services and
products, emphasizing quackery awareness, consumer protection laws and organizations, and
health insurance considerations.
Course Content
Knowledge
- Define consumer health and its importance in the
health marketplace.
- Identify the nature and sources of health quackery
and fraud.
- Analyze the accuracy of health information provided
by the media.
- Identify organizations, magazines and newsletters
that will provide reliable information on consumer health.
- Discuss the nature, safety and effectiveness of
cosmetic products and surgery.
- Identify consumer health issues pertinent to women.
- Describe questionable nutrition promotion and
promoters.
- Discuss the nature and effectiveness of various
weight control organizations.
- List guidelines for the selection and use of exercise
activities.
- Identify the types, components and problems of health
and dental insurance plans in the U.S.
- Identify federal laws, agencies and functions
designed to protect the consumer.
- List federal, state and local consumer organizations
and their functions.
Skills
Critique the effectiveness of various
media sources in communication about health products and services.
Defend intelligently specific
consumer health issues.
Research a consumer health topic.
Attitudes and Values
Appreciate the impact of advertising
on consumer decisions.
Feel confident in exercising consumer
rights.
Support the need for consumer health
education.
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