PHED 1102 - Physical Activities for Health and Well-being

(2) Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction into the components of fitness and their impact on health and wellness. It provides the theoretical framework for applications of aerobic and resistance training in a variety of populations (e.g. healthy college-aged students, those with disabilities, older adults, children). The class will also address nutritional requirements for fitness and the impact of fitness on mental health, as well as the use of sport psychology strategies for fitness goals. Course Objectives: Students taking this course will learn to: (1)Explain the five components of fitness and their impact on overall health and wellness (2)Explain proper techniques of aerobic and resistance training in various populations(3)Discuss principles and guidelines for practicing lifelong fitness in various populations (4)Explain the principles of building an effective physical training program in various populations (5)Discuss how exercise is a strategy for disease prevention and overall health in various populations (6)Explain the nutritional requirements for fitness (7)Discuss the effect of exercise on mental health (8)Discuss how sports psychology strategies can be used for disease prevention.