HLHSCI 149 - Nutrition for Fitness and Balanced Living - Dr. Jessica Schulman
| Course: | Nutrition for Fitness and Balanced Living |
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| Professor: | Dr. Jessica Schulman |
| Email: | Jessica.Schulman@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
My name is Jessica Schulman and I will be your instructor and guide your learning experience this term! My mission is to help you to succeed in the course and apply your nutrition knowledge toward advancing your career and improving your overall health. A little bit about me: My background is in nutrition, fitness, and wellness. I graduated from UCLA with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and went on to achieve a master’s degree in public health nutrition, while completing my dietetic internship (registered dietitian/nutritionist) at the VA Medical Center, West Los Angeles.
I completed a PhD at the University of Florida, College of Health and Human Performance and completed a master's degree in clinical psychology and school counseling certificate. I worked as a clinical dietitian at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and led fitness classes at UCLA’s John Wooden Center.
I have written books on nutrition immunology and behavioral nutrition: (1) Nutrition in Sickness and in Health and (2) Relational Nutrition: The Psychology of Attachment and Food Behavior.
I practice what I preach in class. I eat mindfully and am passionate about staying active. In 2022, I competed in the Pan American Swim Championships (19 countries) representing the Valencia Paseo Club Masters Swim Team and brought home metals!
I have over 8 years of teaching experience on-line and on-ground and excited to teach students about nutrition and fitness!
Welcome!
Course Description
Examines the psycho-biological, cultural, social, cognitive, and environmental factors that influence a person’s eating and physical activity behaviors and body image. Provides practical strategies to promote healthy attitudes and behavior. Note: This class is geared toward nutrition behavior and lifestyle modification and not clinical nutrition.
What to Expect in this Course
The content will be delivered in weekly modules. Students are expected to login to Canvas the first day to show that they are present and then regularly (3-4 times per week). There will be several building block assignments that lead to a final “signature assignment”. The signature assignment gives students an opportunity to reflect on their personal health attitudes, goals, and develop a plan toward achieving nutrition wellness after the course ends.
Types of Assessments
There will be a couple quizzes and several building block assignments that lead to a final “signature assignment” -- which is project based.
Textbook Information
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Additional Resources
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Last updated: 08/18/2022 Sub#: 76