EXERCISE, NUTRITION, AND HEALTH
Guidelines and assessment methods for fitness and nutrition. Motivation, adherence and stress-reduction techniques discussed. Lecture-demonstration concerning effects of exercise and nutrition on health and well-being.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness + Lab Breadth - Biological Science Level - Elementary L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify and explain the scientific principles and concepts of physical activity, nutrition, and positive health behaviors on health outcomes. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Understand the physiological and psychological benefits of regular physical activity and nutrition. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Evaluate health and fitness information to differentiate between research-based information and trends. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Apply course concepts to make informed decisions about personal health and wellness. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Design and implement personal wellness programs using exercise, dietary, and health behavior guidelines and assessments. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify and explain the scientific principles and concepts of physical activity, nutrition, and positive health behaviors on health outcomes. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Understand the physiological and psychological benefits of regular physical activity and nutrition. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Evaluate health and fitness information to differentiate between research-based information and trends. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Apply course concepts to make informed decisions about personal health and wellness. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Design and implement personal wellness programs using exercise, dietary, and health behavior guidelines and assessments. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027