Foundations of Food, Physical Activity, and Health

3 Credits

Designed for both kinesiology majors and non-majors to explore the basics of nutrition, activity & exercise, and human health. What is a calorie? What is metabolic rate? How do our daily activities alter our metabolism? What are the short- and long-term benefits of exercise? How do equity and access to food and physical activity affect health? Is sedentary behavior a greater health risk than being overweight? This blended course allows students to investigate nutrition and physical activity they encounter in their everyday life, as well as examine how differences in equity and access can affect health.