PE 103 - Wellness Movement

Credits: 2
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 44
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Movement education and practice includes cardio respiratory, strength, mobility, and flexibility/body alignment and stress management activities. This course introduces various movement patterns in coordination with the concepts presented in the PE100 Wellness for Life curriculum (which is always taken in combination with this activity course). Techniques presented help the student incorporate a total health and fitness program into their lifestyle.

Prerequisite: None.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
PE Requirement: Activity PE
Elective Requirements: Fulfills Gray Area Electives
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Practice and achieve the benefits of various types of movement including cardiorespiratory training, strength training, flexibility and stress management practices.

Course Contents

Exercise principles and guidelines
Strength training
Cardiovascular fitness
Stress Management
Flexibility, mobility and body alignment (low back injury prevention)

Instructional Units: 3