Foundation University

COLLEGE OF NURSING
Dumaguete City

SYLLABUS ON MAINTAINING A HEALTHY HEART

Prepared by:
Maricon D. Duran
Zenyjean Q. Gallegos
Alexeve Tabal

Submitted to:
Mr. Peter A. Orlino, RN, USRN

Date Submitted:
September 6, 2019
Topic: “Maintaining a Healthy Heart”

Topic Description: Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women globally. Everyone is at risk but we are at higher risk if we don’t keep
our hearts healthy. A healthy heart is central to overall good health. Embracing a healthy lifestyle at any age can prevent heart disease and
lower our risk for a heart attack or stroke. We are never too old or too young to begin taking care of our heart.The younger we begin making
healthy choices, the longer we can reap the benefits.

Placement: Level III – First Semester AY 2019-2020

Time Allotment: 30 mins.

General Objectives: At the end of 30 minutes teaching-learning activities, the learners will be able to acquire knowledge about cardiovascular diseases, its risks
factors, causes and prevention. Learners will also be able to develop willpower in keeping their heart healthy as early as possible.
 SPECIFIC CONTENT T-L T.A. REFERENCES EVALUATION
OBJECTIVES ACTIVITIES METHOD

At the end of the presentation,

the learners will be able to:

1. Define cardiovascular I. CVD’s are the leading cause of death globally. It is  Active class 5 mins. Shim, Janet K.  Chain notes:
disease also a major cause of disability. These are group of interaction (2014) An envelope with a
disorders of the heart and blood vessels . It affects both Heart-Sick: The question about the class
men and women , young and old. Politics of Risk, content must be passed
Inequality, and around. Each student
Heart Disease writes a short answer, puts
it in the envelope, and
2. Enumerate risks for heart II. There are many things that can raise your risk for  Visual Aids 10 Mintz, Barbara B. passes it on.
disease heart disease. They are called risk factors. Some of them mins. (February 2016)
you cannot control, but there are many that you can How to Make
control. Heart-Healthy Food  Oral questioning
Choices: Eating a
a. Smoking Heart-Healthy Diet
b. Lack of exercise Pays Big Benefits,
c. Poor diet  Handout . like Better
d. Obesity Distribution Cholesterol and  Cabbage game
e. High blood pressure Blood Sugar Levels,
f. High blood cholesterol levels Blood Pressure, and
g. Physical inactivity Weight Vol. 46,
h. Poor hygiene No. 2 .
3. Know the simple steps to
keep our heart healthy.
4. Verbalize understanding on
the topic.
III. A healthy heart -- and a healthier you -- starts today , 10 McBain, Sophie  Chain notes:
starts with you. mins. ( July 5, 2019 An envelope with a
A. Make time to play (Exercise) ) The Heart of the question about the class
B. Add the 'Food Rules' to Your Memory Matter: Why Do the content must be passed
C. Soothe stress Young and Healthy around. Each student
D. Work toward a healthy body weight Sometimes Drop writes a short answer, puts
E. Find your personal best way to quit smoking Dead? Vol. 148, it in the envelope, and
F. Schedule check-ups No. 5478. passes it on.
IV. Open forum. 5 mins.  Oral questioning
 Cabbage game