PE 100 - Wellness For Life

Credits: 1
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 11
Lab Hours: 11
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

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: None.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
PE Requirement: Activity PE
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

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

Course Contents

Wellness as a lifestyle
Exercise principles and guidelines
Body composition
Cardiovascular fitness
Nutrition
Stress management/Anxiety/Mental Health
Flexibility and body alignment
Anxiety and addiction/substance abuse
Muscular strength/endurance
Sleep

Instructional Units: 1.75