WHES 2000 - Physical Fitness

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Explain the six dimensions of wellness.
2. Identify components of the physical dimension of wellness.

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

Objectives:

1. Using wellness assessment modules, identify personal risk factors.
2. Identify student’s own behavior patterns that create barriers to wellness.
3. 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 that fitness activities could take as a component of a total wellness program.

Objectives:

1. Discuss fitness activities and their application to the physical dimension of wellness.
2. Identify how fitness activities are part of a total wellness program.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Introduction to Wellness and Fitness
2. Body Composition
   Lab: BIA
3. Basic Principles of Physical Fitness
   Lab: Aerobic activity
4. Cardio Respiratory Endurance
   Lab: Step Test or 1.5 Walk/Run
5. Muscular Strength and Stress
   Lab: Weight room
6. Flexibility and Lower Back
   Lab: Flexibility Exercises/Stretches
7. Lifestyle Management
   Lab: Polar Watches - Target Heart Rates
8. MIDTERM
9. Designing a Complete Fitness Program Fitness Plan
   Lab: Aerobic or weight training activities
10. Weight Management
    Fitness Plan cont.
    Lab: Computer analysis
    Lab: Aerobic or weight t raining activities
11. Nutrition
    Food Processor
    Lab: Aerobic or weight training activities
12. Nutrition
    Food Processor
    Lab: Aerobic or weight training activities
13. Cardiovascular Disease
    Lab: Wellness assessment module
    Lab: Aerobic or weight training activities
14. Preventing Disease
    Fitness Plan/Journals are Due
    Lab: Aerobic or weight training activities
15. REVIEW
16. FINAL EXAM