2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PEHL 140 - Healthy Lifestyle Practices

2 CR
This course provides a solid foundation in fitness and wellness concepts that will enable the learner to make healthy behavioral changes and lifestyle choices. Key topics include nutrition; diet and weight control; stress management; and exercise prescription to improve flexibility, muscular strength, and cardio-respiratory fitness. Minimal exercise will be performed in accordance with each student’s physical capability. [32-0-32] Lab Fee

Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
General Education Requirement: Personal and Cultural Engagement - General Education Core
Course Learning Outcomes:
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the different components and principles of fitness and wellness through classroom activities and assessments.
  2. Analyze the validity of health information from a variety of sources.
  3. Apply the benefits of healthy choices into your life by utilizing goal setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
  4. Develop a healthier lifestyle through the study of kinesiology.