EHS 160: Fitness & Wellness

Students completing this course will learn introductory concepts about 1) fitness and related topical areas, including physical activity, nutrition, behavior change, body composition, muscular strength, cardiorespiratory endurance, and flexibility, and 2) wellness, including lifestyle related chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. Students will learn about the components of fitness as it related to health and develop their own personal fitness plan. Students will be introduced to causes and treatments for lifestyle related chronic diseases, relevant organizational websites, and develop their own wellness profile. This is a fundamental course that introduces students to the basic principles of fitness and wellness.