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 Department:    PE

 Course #:    100

 Credits:    1

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    1.75

 CIP:    340194

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

This course addresses issues of physiological and psychological well-being. Topics to be discussed include nutrition principles, fitness parameters, stress management and mental health. Techniques are presented to help the student incorporate a total health and fitness program into their lifestyle.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 11

Lab: 11

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic N/A  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Apply science-based knowledge to support personal fitness, health and well-being.
2. Develop mental and physical health through movement.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Wellness as a lifestyle
2. Exercise principles and guidelines
3. Body composition
4. Cardiovascular fitness
5. Nutrition
6. Stress management/Anxiety/Mental Health
7. Flexibility and body alignment
8. Anxiety and addiction/substance abuse
9. Muscular strength/endurance
10. Sleep