Personal Fitness and Wellness

Catalog description

Students will learn strategies and methods to work towards a healthy lifestyle, both physically and mentally. Through an associated lab portion of the class, students will begin to develop an exercise/movement library, explore fitness classes, recreational activities, and exercise routines that can be implemented across a lifespan. This course will examine basic anatomy and body systems impacted by physical wellness, nutritional choices, and lifestyle behaviors. Students will also explore coping mechanisms and strategies to improve mental wellness and reduce the negative impacts of stress.