Health and Wellness through Exercise Science

This course is designed to introduce you to the benefits of exercise, engage in fitness testing, develop methods of exercise prescription using the FITT principle, all while taking a look at personal health and wellness. Students engage in many types of cardio fitness, dance, and movement followed by learning about the science of exercise, including the health-related physical fitness components. In addition, we will examine the nutritional aspects of healthy eating using the MyPlate representation, understanding how to read food labels, and why hydration is important for health. You will also discover the historical background and social impact that movement and dance have made on people throughout the world, as well as learning to lead and choreograph for exercise and dance. Overall, you will develop a greater appreciation for implementing behaviors that affect your health in a positive way to improve your physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual well-being.