WHES 2060 - Pilates & Health

Credits: 3.00
(3 contact hrs)
(formerly PHED-2060) WHES-2060 teaches the five principles of Pilates and meditation via various floor and mat exercises in the development of a personal exercise program and health portfolio. It also explores nutrition, weight management, physical activity, stress management, and other health topics as part of a total wellness program.

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the wellness philosophy.

Objectives:

Describe the wellness philosophy.
Explain the six dimensions of wellness.
Identify components of the physical dimension of wellness.
Apply principles of physical fitness to physical activity.
Identify how Pilates and Yoga are related to a total wellness program.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply at least one of the six dimensions of wellness.

Objectives:

Identify personal risk factors using wellness assessment modules in the computer lab.
Identify student’s own behavior patterns that create barriers to wellness.
Using material from wellness assessments and applying relevant theory, create a personal wellness plan to change or modify behaviors that are barriers to personal wellness for stress, exercise, and/or nutrition.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the role of Pilates and meditation as components of a wellness program.

Objectives:

Explain relaxation/meditation methods:
1. Progressive.
2. Visualization.
3. Disassociation.
4. Meditation.
Use Pilates and Yoga exercises in developing a personalized routine.
Identify how Pilates and meditation are related to a total wellness program.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
Week Lecture Exercises Meditation

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness and Lifestyle Basic Principles of Pilates/Breathing Visualization
Physical Fitness Centering/Meditation Progressive
Cardio Respiratory Back/Stress Management Disassociation
Muscle Strength and Endurance Leg and Hip/Relaxation Skills Visualization
Self-Assessment Labs Fluidity/Meditation Progressive
Body Composition - BIA Lab Precision/Meditation Disassociation
Nutrition Review/Meditation Visualization
Review Practice skills Progressive
Midterm Exam Concentration/Meditation Disassociation
Flexibility and Lower Back Variations/Meditation Visualization
Cardiovascular Health Stabilization/Meditation Progressive
Cancer/Fitness Plan Integration of Muscles/Meditation Disassociation
Supplements and Substance Abuse Changing Body Planes/Meditation Visualization
STD’s Prevention and Treatment; Turn in Fitness Plan Students Lead Exercises/Meditation Progressive
Wellness for Life Cognitive Understanding/Meditation Individual
Final Exam Practice Skills Individual

Primary Faculty
Jenuwine, Linda
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Wilcox, Dee Ann

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088