HEA 100 - Assessment and Theory of Fitness and Health

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
This course meets the Wellness Requirement.

Create a physically active, individualized exercise program with guidance from the course instructor. Use cardiovascular and weight training equipment in the college fitness center to improve and maintain health and wellness. Conduct pre and post-assessments to evaluate physical fitness. Examine the topics of physical activity, nutrition, weight management, stress, cardiovascular health and related wellness behaviors. Investigate the role of each dimension’s impact on lifelong wellness and health, behavior change strategies as they relate to health promotion efforts. Lab fee $30. Physical education fee $6.

Note: Credit is not given for both HEA 100 and HEA 114 . HEA 100 is not open to students under the age of 16 years. Students will be required to complete an Accidental Injury Waiver Form and PAR-Q on the first day of class. Students may not participate in the course until the Accidental Injury Waiver Form and PAR-Q have been provided to the instructor. A $6 physical education fee per term is charged to students enrolled in HEA 100. Typically offered at MC; all terms.

Course Outcomes:
Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to:

Examine the dimensions of wellness as they relate to lifestyle behaviors.
Analyze pre and post results from fitness assessments.
Design a personal exercise program using national health and fitness guidelines.
Participate in a safe and effective exercise program.
Evaluate the credibility of health and wellness information to promote positive self-care.
Assess personal health behaviors and create goals to promote individual wellness.
Identify and demonstrate positive behavior strategies necessary to reduce risk for chronic disease and promote optimal health.
Compare and contrast the impact of diversity on risk factors for common chronic diseases.