KHSS 143 - Wellness Class Hours: 3 Lab/Discussion: 0 Credits: 3
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Contemporary Women’s Wellness
Explores issues relating to the physical, emotional, and social aspects of special significance to women’s health across the life span. Within the context of contemporary lifestyle and cultural influences, relevant health information affecting women of all ages, races, and ethnicities is presented. Current trends in the prevention and control of chronic diseases and health disorders as well as practical applications of information and resources to help each student develop a personal wellness plan and the knowledge to become a women’s health advocate are emphasized. Successful completion fulfills the Liberal Studies Dimensions of Wellness requirements. Other143 courses also fulfill this requirement, and any of these courses may be substituted for each other and may be used interchangeably for D/F repeats
but may not be counted for duplicated credit.
Physical Well-Being
An overview of personal health and wellness. Emphasis is given to physicaldimension in the attainment of well-being. Topical areas include, but are not limited to, exercise and fitness, healthy eating and weight management, substance use and abuse, disease prevention, and sexuality. Also covers stress management and emotional wellness. Guides in the development of an individualized wellness plan to improve overall physical well-being. Successful completion fulfills the Liberal Studies Dimensions of Wellness requirement. Other 143 courses also fulfill this requirement, and any of these courses may be substituted for each other and may be used interchangeably for D/F repeats but may not be counted for duplicate credit.
Wellness through Strength Training
Promotes the attainment of personal well-being through the use of a comprehensive strength training program. Students will focus on the attainment of improved wellness by creating and participating in an exercise regime that focuses on muscular fi tness, fl exibility, and body composition. The exercise program will utilize a variety of resistive regimes including kettle bells, dumbbell circuits, and plyometrics. Students will evaluate their current level of fitness then participate in a physical activity self-improvement program. Meets Dimensions of Wellness for Liberal Studies requirement. Other 143 courses will also fulfill this requirement, and any of these courses may be substituted for each other and may be used interchangeably
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