KTU 2024 Scheme · Semester 1 / 2 · Common to all Groups
Health and Wellness (UCHWT127) Syllabus
Official KTU 2024 Scheme syllabus for Health and Wellness, Semester 1 / 2, Common to all Groups (Computer Science and Engineering).
Course Code
UCHWT127
Credits
1
Teaching Hours
1:0:1:0 (L:T:P:R)
CIE Marks
50
ESE Marks
0
Exam Duration
Nil
Prerequisites
None
Semester
Semester 1 / 2
Course Objective
To provide essential knowledge on physical activity, health, and wellness; to ensure students understand body systems, exercise principles, nutrition, mental health, and disease management; to educate students on the benefits of yoga, the risks of substance abuse and basic first aid skills; to equip students with the ability to lead healthier lifestyles; to enable students to design effective and personalized exercise programs.
Module-wise Syllabus
Module 1
4 contact hoursHuman Body Systems related to physical activity: respiratory system, cardiovascular system, musculoskeletal system and major muscle groups. Quantifying physical activity energy expenditure and Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET). Exercise continuum: light/moderate/vigorous-intensity physical activity. Aerobic and anaerobic physical activity, exercise and health-related physical fitness. FITT principle to design an exercise programme. Components of health-related physical fitness: cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition.
Module 2
4 contact hoursConcept of Health and Wellness: differentiation between health and wellness, factors affecting health, wellness and mental health. Sports and Socialization: sports and character building, leadership through physical activity and sports. Diet and Nutrition: micro and macronutrients, concept of balanced diet, carbohydrate & glycemic index, animal & plant-based proteins, dietary fats, essential vitamins and minerals.
Module 3
4 contact hoursLifestyle management strategies to prevent/manage common hypokinetic diseases: obesity, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, osteoporosis, musculoskeletal disorders (osteoarthritis, low back pain, kyphosis, lordosis, flat foot, knock knee). Meaning, aims and objectives of yoga, classification and importance of yogic asanas, pranayama and its types, active lifestyle and stress management through yoga. Substance abuse and addiction: psychoactive substances and their ill effects (alcohol, opioids, cannabis, sedatives, cocaine, other stimulants including caffeine, hallucinogens, tobacco, volatile solvents).
Module 4
4 contact hoursFirst aid and principles of first aid: primary survey (Airway, Breathing, Circulation), qualities of a good first aider, first aid measures for cuts, bruises, sprains, strains, fractures, burns, nosebleeds. First aid procedures: CPR, Heimlich maneuver, applying a sling. Sports injuries classification: soft tissue injuries (abrasion, contusion, laceration, incision, sprain & strain). Additional topics: physical education's interdisciplinary relevance, the endocrine system, fitness profiles, healthy food habits, processed foods, depression/anxiety/stress, carrying an injured person, use of an Automated External Defibrillator.
Course Outcomes
- CO1Explain the different human body systems and describe various types of physical activities along with methods to measure and quantify these activities.
- CO2Explain how to maintain or improve health and wellness through psychological practices, dietary habits, and sports activities.
- CO3Discuss common hypokinetic disorders and musculoskeletal disorders, and describe the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle through the practice of yoga and abstaining from addictive substances.
- CO4Explain the basics of first aid and describe common sports injuries.
Assessment Pattern (CIE: 50 marks, ESE: 0 marks)
Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE)
| Attendance | 10 |
| Case Study / Micro Project / Presentation | 20 |
| Activity Evaluation | 20 |
End Semester Examination (ESE)
Total 0 marks, Nil. See the official KTU syllabus document for the exact Part A / Part B question pattern for this course.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many credits is KTU Health and Wellness (UCHWT127)?
1 credits, with 1:0:1:0 (L:T:P:R) teaching hours per week, under the KTU 2024 Scheme.
How many modules are in the UCHWT127 syllabus?
4 modules, 16 total contact hours.
What is the CIE and ESE mark split for this course?
CIE (Continuous Internal Evaluation): 50 marks. ESE (End Semester Examination): 0 marks, Nil. Total: 50 marks.
Is this syllabus specific to one branch, or common to others too?
This Semester 1 / 2 course is listed under Common to all Groups at KTU under the 2024 Scheme — check the course header above for which branches it's common to.
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