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, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management/Principles of Physical Fitness
   1. World Fitness Trends
   2. Workout Log
2. Cardiorespiratory Endurance/Muscular Strength & Endurance
   1. Cardiorespiratory Assessment
   2. Muscular Strength Test
   3. Workout Log
3. Flexibility & Stretching/Body Composition
   1. Range of Motion Assessments
   2. Body Composition Test
   3. Workout Log
4. Complete Fitness Program
   1. Group Fitness Programming
   2. Workout Log
5. Nutrition & Weight Management
   1. Calorie Counting
   2. Meal Planning
   3. Nutrient Intake Consultation
   4. Workout Log
6. Stress Management & Diseases
   1. How does stress impact fitness outcomes?
   2. Heart Rate Recovery Assessment
7. Cancer & Substances
   1. Addiction &Wellness, Health, and Fitness
   2. Workout Log
   3. Exam Preparation
8. Environmental Health
   1. Exam Preparation
   2. Practical Exam