HPE-122 Concepts of Wellness

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the concepts of wellness and how these concepts can be incorporated into their lives. This course will guide the student to the understanding that wellness is not a static condition but rather a continual balance of the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual aspects of human need. The course will also provide students with the skill to improve their quality of life and lead them to a higher state of well-being and optimal health. Exercise is a regular part of the class.

Credits

2

Lecture Contact Hours

2

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Health Science and Human Performance

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Semesters Course Will Be Offered

• Fall
• Spring
• Summer
• Winter

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss the cardiovascular system
2. Develop and maintain emotional wellness strategies
3. Describe muscular strength, tone and flexibility
4. Calculate the risk of illness and recovery time after injury/illness
5. Examine the aging process
6. Recognize proper nutrition
7. Examine the energy level for school/job productivity
8. Appraise stress
9. Analyze life's difficulties as challenges and opportunities
10. Demonstrate the ability to communicate emotions to others

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HPE 122: Concepts of Wellness

Department

Health Science and Human Performance

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the concepts of wellness and how these concepts can be incorporated into their lives. This course will guide the student to the understanding that wellness is not a static condition but rather a continual balance of the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual aspects of human need. The course will also provide students with the skill to improve their quality of life and lead them to a higher state of well-being and optimal health. Exercise is a regular part of the class.

Credit Hours

2

Contact Hours

Lecture	2
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss the cardiovascular system
2. Develop and maintain emotional wellness strategies
3. Describe muscular strength, tone and flexibility
4. Calculate the risk of illness and recovery time after injury/illness
5. Examine the aging process
6. Recognize proper nutrition
7. Examine the energy level for school/job productivity
8. Appraise stress
9. Analyze life's difficulties as challenges and opportunities
10. Demonstrate the ability to communicate emotions to others