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

Department

• Health Science and Human Performance

Semesters Course Will Be Offered

• Fall

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HPE 125: Lifetime Fitness and Nutrition

Department

Health Science and Human Performance

Course Description

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.

Credit Hours

1

Contact Hours

Lecture	1.5
Lab	0.5
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered

Fall

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