CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, STANISLAUS 1

Turlock, California
Department of Kinesiology

KINS 4530 – Holistic Health

3 Semester Hours Credit

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is to introduce student a wide range of healing traditions and
practices around the globe, including but not limited to traditional medicines, earth medicine, energy
medicine, and physical medicine.

COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Ping Luo, Ed.D.

Fall Semester 2019(1)
Field House Annex #105 (office)
209-667-3565
Pluo@csustan.edu
Office Hours: T R 8:45-9:15am, 1:30-2:00pm, and 3:15-4:15pm
or by appointment via phone or Skype
Room: Filed House Annex 110
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30-10:45pm (Section 001)

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Undergraduate majors in Kinesiology with an emphasis on health promotion

and others interested in the world view of healing traditions.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course explores the traditional ways of health and healing practices rooted in different ethnic groups
and the role of selected complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practices and promotions in the
healthcare system. Emphasis will be placed on experiential ways to promote healing and optimum health in
the individual.

Upon completion of the course, the student will:

1. become acquainted with the history, philosophy, and current status of holistic health and its practice
2. identify holistic practices around the world
3. gain knowledge on selected holistic health and healing practices in the globe
4. gain knowledge on prevention and control of diseases from holistic perspectives
5. be able to identify the procedure to organizing and building holistic program and promotion
6. demonstrate an understanding of the comprehensive knowledge of holistic medicine and traditional
medicine of the world
6. demonstrate an understanding of the nation’s health on diverse populations such as maternal, infant
childhood, adolescents, young adults, adults, elders, and minorities.
7. demonstrate a knowledge of mental health, emotional health, physical, environmental, social, and
spiritual health
8. demonstrate a knowledge of the labyrinth conventional western health care system and holistic
medicine systems
9. demonstrate an understanding of environmental concerns and its impact on human health and vice
versa.
10. identify conventional and traditional healing modalities among the diverse populations around the
world.
11. describe traditional views of holistic healing practices in the white ethnic community in America 2
and Europe.
12. describe traditional views of holistic healing practices in the African community in America and
Africa .
13. describe traditional views of holistic healing practices in Asian community in America and Asia.
14. describe traditional views of holistic healing practices in the Hispanic community in America and
Latino countries.
15. describe traditional views of holistic healing practices in the native Indian community in American
and around the world.
16. describe traditional views of holistic healing practices in the middle-eastern community in America
and Middle East.
17. demonstrate an understanding of the nation’s and international health on diverse populations such as
maternal, infant childhood, adolescents, young adults, adults, and elders.

REQUIRED TEXT:
1. “Spiritual Health and Healing” Vedantin Ping Luo, and Dennis Hill, 1st edition, 2010 (Purchase
at the University Bookstore)
2. Weekly Powerpoint posting on Blackboard on every Thursday.
Recommended Texts:
1. Floyd, Patricia A. and Sandra E. Mimms and Caroline Yelding-Howard, Personal Health – A
Multicultural Approach.
2. Micozzi, M. S., Fundamentals of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, 3rd edition, 2007.
3. “What is Medicine?: West and East Approaches to Healing” , Paul Unschuld

RECOMMENDED REFERENCE WEBSITES:

Holistic Health Association
Healing the Body, Facebook postings
Book titled “Healing Code” by Alexander Loyd
Office of Minority Health http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/templates/browse.aspx?lvl=1&lvlID=2
US Department of Human Health and Services http://www.hhs.gov/
Global Health.Gov, http://www.globalhealth.gov/
Global Health Council, http://www.globalhealth.org/
World Health Organization (WHO), http://www.who.int/en/
Muslim Health Network http://www.muslimhealthnetwork.org/affiliates.shtml
Asian Health, White European Health, Global Indigenous Health, Global Latino Health

DETAILED OUTLINE TO BE COVERED:

1. Historical Perspectives Of Holistic Health In A Diverse Society in America and the world
2. Health Concept And Practices In The White Ethnic Community in America and the world
3. Health Concept And Practices In The African Community in America and the world
4. Health Concept And Practices In The Asian Community in America and the world
5. Health Concept And Practices In The Hispanic Community in the America and Latina nations
6. Health Concept And Practices In The Native-Indians Community in America and the world
7. Health Concept And Practices In The Middle-Eastern American Community and Middle East
8. Modern Alternative Healing Practices and Medicines

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURE:
This course is designed to provide information regarding Holistic Medicine practice around the world. 3
It will be interactive -- student participation is mandatory. Through lecture, class discussion, guest
lecture, class activity, reading, web interactive learning, and field observation and experiences, students will
become familiar with the concepts and be able to integrate into daily life.

SUGGESTED COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1.Pre-Class Assignments: Complete assigned reading and homework, including five

questions/comments/insights from the class text, prior to class and bring your text to class (you may need
to refer to it during class). Reading materials will be included in quizzes, first and second exams.

2. End of class reflection. There is a written reflection for each class at the end of each class. Full
participation in class is essential for gaining the knowledge. Your participation weights 40% of total point
value for the class. Please make sure to read the assigned reading before class and summarize what you have
learned in class. No make-up is permitted because it is not appropriate to replace the physical presence and
experience regardless of your excuses. You may however to submit pre-class reading homework to receive
half of credit for participation.

3. Exam 1 and Exam 2:

a. Exam 1 - There will be a comprehensive exam 1 covering the material and topics explored
in the first half of the course. This exam will be posted in blackboard on 7th week, Oct. 10,
Thursday. It is due on Oct. 24, Thursday.

b. Exam 2 –Final Term Paper will be posted on Thursday, November 21, 13th week, due on
December 5, Thursday, 15th week. It includes the second portion and entirety of text and
class materials.

4. Colloquium - Group Presentation.

The entire class will be divided into six groups. Each group will be responsible for research all necessary
information to share,
1. Choose an ethnic group and its population and characteristics of Whites, Blacks, Asians, Latinos,
Native Indians, or Middle Easterners.
2. Health status for chosen ethnic group in US and in the world
3. Conventional intervention strategies
4. Traditional intervention modalities
5. Hand-on practices of traditional healing modalities.

5. Self-healing practice: Students are required to keep a written journal of his or her holistic health and self-
healing practice once a week for a total of 15 entries. Please turn it in via email or a hard copy by December
5, Thursday, 15th week.

•"The University does not provide professional liability insurance to students. Many off-campus facilities
require that students carry professional liability insurance before entering into a field work/student teaching
placement. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain this type of insurance."

In addition to the University policy regarding AIDS, student teachers and field work students working with
children and youth should be aware that an off-campus agency may have an AIDS policy. It is the
responsibility of the student to secure a copy of the school's or agency's policy and to comply with its
procedures. It is possible that requirements beyond the University's jurisdiction may preclude a 4
student from completing his/her assignment. While the University cannot guarantee protection of a
student from exposure to communicable disease in an off-campus agency, adherence to University and
agency procedures is the best means to reduce the risk of exposure.

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS:
Exams: Make-ups are not permitted.
Late work/papers: 50% reduction for each day late
Typing: Papers must be typed and double-spaced using APA style
Late for Class: Lateness is disturbing and is discouraged
Early Departure: early departure is disturbing and discouraged. It results in no participation credit for
that class.
Attendance: Two absences are permitted regardless of excuses and any additional two absences
will result in a lowered grade (equal to 10 points). Seven misses total for the
semester results in F grade.
Class Norm:
 Once you enter classroom, turn off cell phone and other devices that are not related to class
 Talking is not tolerated in class unless it is a part of discussion in class, otherwise please excuse
yourself from the class or you will be asked to leave the class.
 To actively engage in class content at hand is a prerequisite for this class. Otherwise please excuse
yourself from the class.
 If the student misses a session, student will be responsible for obtaining the materials presented in
class from classmates.

EVALUATION:
1. Class Reflection/Quizzes 40 points
2. Exam 1 20 points
3. Exam 2 20 points
4. Oral Presentation 10 points
5. Journal 10 points
Total 100 points

7. Bonus Project 10 points (Projects are related to the class but not required by the class)

GRADING:

A = 95 – 100 A- = 90-94
B+ = 87 - 89 B = 84-86 B- = 80-83
C+ = 77 –79 C = 74-76 C- = 70-73
D+= 67 – 69 D = 64-66 D- = 60-63
F = 59 or below
 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, STANISLAUS 5
Turlock, California
Department of Physical Education and Health

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Week 1-2
Orientation

Historical Perspectives on Holistic Health in A Diverse Society in America and the world
Holistic Health Concept/Practices In the Native-Indians Community in North America/the world

Week 3-4
Holistic Health Concept/Practices In The White Ethnic Community

Week 5-6
Holistic Health Concept and Practices In The African Community

Week 7-8
Holistic Health Concept/ Practices In East and SouthEast Asia Community
Exam 1 post on Blackboard on 10/10, Thursday, 7th week

Week 9 -10
Holistic Health Concept/Practices In Middle East and Central Asia Community
Exam 1 due on Thursday, 10/24, 9th week

Week 11 -12
Health Concept And Practices In The Hispanic Community in US and Latino nations

Week 13 and 15
Modern Alternative Healing and Natural Medicine
Take Home Exam 2 Post on Thursday, 11/15,14th week.
Journal and Exam2 due on December 5, Thursday, 15th week

Week 14
Thanksgiving Week
No Class scheduled
Please continue to write you journey and read weekly Spiritual Health text

Week 15 - 16
Finals week - NO Class
Check your grade online
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CAVEAT:

The above schedule and procedures in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating
circumstances.
 Tentative Class Schedule- Art of Living 6

WEEK/DATES Class Assignments

WEEK 1 Orientation
“Introduction to Spiritual Health and Healing”
WEEK 2 “Surrender to What is”

WEEK 3 “Letting Go”

WEEK 4 “Power of Thoughts”

WEEK 5 “Natural Bardo of Life”

WEEK 6 “Who Am I?”

WEEK 7 “Meaning of Life”

WEEK 8 “Feed the Wolf”

WEEK 9 “Active Listening”

WEEK 10 Harmony”

WEEK 11 “Experiential Embodiment”

WEEK 12 “Flow Into Life”

WEEK 13 “Stillness in Amidst the World”

WEEK 14 “Walking Beauty”

Thanksgiving - No Class this week
WEEK 15 “Cosmic and Pure Love”

WEEK 16 “Art of Living”

WEEK 17 FINALS WEEK NO CLASS --- LIVNG BEAUTY

 Colloquium - Group Presentation 7
(Pre-assigned by the instructor)

Please have 4-5 people per group (Dr. Luo will be lead for each group for first two or three lectures
and your presentation will be on the last class of each ethnic group)
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1. Historical Perspectives Of Holistic Health In A Diverse Society in America and the world
Dr. Ping Luo
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2. Holistic Health Concept/Practices in Native Indigenous Community in North America,
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3. Holistic Health Concept/Practices In The White Ethnic Community
Candi Cravalho, Haley Crittenden, Victor Garcia,
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4. Holistic Health Concept/Practices In The African Community
Christina Gonzalez, Sherley Guzman, Roberto Higuera, Brianne Jimenez, Beronil Ghatineh
_____________________________________________________________________________________
5. Holistic Health Concepts/Practices In The East and Southeast Asia Community
Jalen Jimerson, Ezcally Lopez, Mariah Loepz, Eric Morales, Anthony Ruezga
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6. Holistic Health Concept/Practices In The Middle-East and Central Asia
Christopher Oconner, Maria Quirino, Michelle Raynoso-Perales, Taylor Sarkis, Valerie Perez
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7. Holistic Health Concept/Practices In The Hispanic Community
Jason Singh, Virdiana Van Den Hengel, Kelsey Stearns-Hayes, Aurora Ysais,
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8. Modern Holistic Healing Concepts/Practices and Natural Medicine
Priscilla Wilson, Phillip Ybarra, Mark Zeppa, Ramon Prasad
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