WFE 103 - Lifetime Wellness and Fitness Lab

Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
This is the lab portion only of WFE 101. This course will be only for students who have proficiency credit for WFE 102. This course will provide students with the necessary knowledge to make educated decisions about lifetime wellness and fitness activities. Using laboratory assessments and computer technology, students will be tested on concepts in cardiovascular and other components of fitness; diet and weight control; and stress management with an emphasis on health risk reduction and improving their quality of life. Students will apply learned concepts to the design of individualized fitness and nutritional programs. In the process, students will also have the opportunity to explore and experience options in ‘Fitness for Life’ activities as well as to evaluate commercial fitness devices and fitness centers. Adaptive students will be accommodated and are required to contact the individual instructor before class begins.