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.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Discuss the cardiovascular system
- Develop and maintain emotional wellness strategies
- Describe muscular strength, tone and flexibility
- Calculate the risk of illness and recovery time after injury/illness
- Examine the aging process
- Recognize proper nutrition
- Examine the energy level for school/job productivity
- Appraise stress
- Analyze life's difficulties as challenges and opportunities
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate emotions to others