PE 231 Lifetime Health & Fitness
Evaluates selected areas of the student's present health and fitness level. Provides information on each of the wellness dimensions as they relate to physical fitness, back care, chronic disease, stress management, nutrition, weight management, behavioral change, and lifestyle choices. Considers work-life balance and self-responsibility. Shows the student how to enter the work site as a fit and healthy individual and suggests ways to maintain that level of health.
Prerequisite
Recommended: Placement in WR 090 The Write Course or higher
Notes
Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course
General Education Requirements
AS Health & PE, AAOT Health & PE,
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Define wellness and describe its dimensions. Design individual comprehensive programs for physical fitness, nutrition and stress management. Demonstrate the process for behavior change using the Tran theoretical model. Evaluate or assess key indicators of health and fitness such as blood pressure, body composition, blood lipids, blood glucose, cardio respiratory fitness, muscular strength endurance, and flexibility.