Fitness and Wellness: Introduction to Exercise Science

3 units

Students in this course will learn to utilize current concepts of physical fitness and wellness to increase the quantity and quality of their own lives as well as of the lives of others. Topics include body mechanics, nutrition and body composition, stress, the contributions of physical exercise to the prevention of certain life-threatening diseases, and the relationship of physical exercise and activity to the aging process. Students will also be introduced to a variety of exercise science assessment techniques and training programs.