HEA 114 - Components of Personal Fitness and Wellness

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

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. Identify and evaluate behavior change strategies as they relate to health promotion efforts.

Note: Credit is not given for both HEA 114 and HEA 100 .

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC) and Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: All terms

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

1. Examine the dimensions of wellness as they relate to lifestyle behaviors.
2. Apply health and wellness information and standards to promote positive self-care.
3. Assess personal health behaviors and create goals to promote individual wellness.
4. Identify and demonstrate positive behavior strategies necessary to reduce risk for chronic disease and promote optimal health.
5. Design a personal physical activity program using national health and fitness guidelines.
6. Analyze the impact of diversity on risk factors for common chronic diseases.