HPE-125 Lifetime Fitness and Nutrition

This course is focused on the relationship of nutrition and physical activity to promote and achieve overall lifetime fitness. The student will explore and learn to apply concepts of nutrition, body composition, weight management, cardiorespiratory endurance and flexibility to develop a personal comprehensive fitness plan for life.

Credits

1

Lecture Contact Hours

1.5

Lab Contact Hours

0.5

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Health Science and Human Performance

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Design a personal self-study project addressing strengths and deficiencies in nutrition, fitness, and physical activity
2. Implement a comprehensive plan to apply fitness and nutrition concepts in life and work
3. Analyze and formulate, based upon empirical evidence, healthy decisions to promote well-being
4. Critique current and valid sources of health information