WELL 150 Principles of Wellness

This course combines the teachings of WELL 101 and 102 into a comprehensive course focused on the various components of health, wellness, and fitness. Topics include an introduction to the six dimensions of wellness, the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change, stress and stress management, sexual health, drug and alcohol use, and time management. Emphasis is placed on individual health, goal 2 management, sexual health, drug and alcohol use, and time management. Emphasis is placed on individual health, goal setting, and identifiable attitudes and behaviors needed to establish a lifelong pattern of health and wellness. Students will engage in a variety of organized physical activities, including a bi-semester fitness assessment. The overarching purpose of this course is to teach the knowledge and skills needed to make changes which will positively impact one’s health. Students will develop a Behavior Change Project that focuses on the 5 identification/assessment of health behaviors. Students will apply the concepts and strategies needed for healthy behavior change and participate in the process of working towards improving their own health. One key goal of the behavior change project is to help students understand that behavior change is a slow process that can lead to improved health outcomes when realistic, timely, measurable, and specific goals are established. Learning outcomes are measured through exams, quizzes, projects, presentations, and participation. The Behavior Change Project will continue into WELL 102. In addition to the curricular components of this course, students will also be expected to engage in cocurricular programs and activities integrated with Student Life, Resident Life, Campus Life, Counseling Services, the Labor Program, Student Financial Aid Services, and the Campus Christian Center. WELL 102 Principles of Wellness II (.5 credit) Prerequisite: WELL 101-Principles of Wellness I This course is the second phase of a two-part course that examines the various components of health and wellness. Topics to be discussed include cardiovascular health, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, nutrition, and body composition. Emphasis is placed on developing physical fitness and lifelong physical activity patterns. Students will setting, and identifiable attitudes and behaviors needed to establish a lifelong pattern of health and wellness. Students will also focus on discussion related to cardiovascular health, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, nutrition, and body composition. Emphasis is placed on developing physical fitness and lifelong physical activity patterns. Students will engage in a variety of organized physical activities. The overarching purpose of this course is to teach the knowledge and skills needed to make changes which will positively impact one’s health. Students will apply the concepts and strategies needed for healthy behavior change and participate in the process of working towards improving their own health. One key goal of the behavior change project is to help students understand that behavior change is a slow process that can lead to improved health outcomes when realistic, timely, measurable, and specific goals are established. Learning outcomes are measured through exams, quizzes, projects, presentations, and participation.

Credits

1 Course Credit

Cross Listed Courses

WELL 101/WELL 102/WELL 150S