PEH 180: Personal Wellness

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Class Program

Exercise Science

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091845

Meets Degree Requirements For

General Elective

Description

This course is designed to promote the health and wellbeing in every aspect of life. Topics covered include health and wellness concepts, theory of physical and emotional health, principles of physical fitness, nutrition, weight management, stress management, sexually transmitted diseases, substance use and abuse and chronic diseases.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Understand, assess and personalize the six dimensions of health.

Demonstrate the ability to apply principles of physical fitness, nutrition, weight control, stress management, alcohol/drug abuse, and disease prevention, to positively modify one’s personal lifestyle.

Understand the various ways that one can lower his/her risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Demonstrate behavior modification tools that facilitate positive lifestyle changes.

Core Topics

Introduction to six dimensions of health
Behavior change strategies
Understanding emotional intelligence
Nutrition and weight management
Five components of physical fitness
Healthy Communication in relationships
Human sexuality, contraception and STD’s
Addictive behaviors
Substance use, misuse and abuse
Introduction to prevention of major diseases