HEAL 1110 - Health and Wellness

3 hours

This course is designed to promote an appreciation for health, and wellness and its importance for the individual. The course includes knowledge, principles, and activities regarding nutrition, weight management, cardio respiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition, reproductive choices, chronic disease, and substance abuse. The course includes an integrated physical activity component that counts for a percentage of the overall grade for the course. These activities will help the student create a personal fitness program in order to develop and maintain a high level of lifetime fitness.