HLTH 266 Wellness Through Nutrition for Physical Activity
This wellness course introduces students to all seven dimensions of wellness (physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, social, environmental, financial) and allows students to practice making changes in at least three dimensions by establishing, practicing and reflecting on individualized SMART goals related to nutrition and fitness. This course is designed to introduce students to the basic elements of sports nutrition. This course will discuss roles played by carbohydrate, fat, protein, water and key vitamins and minerals as they relate to physical exercise. Students will learn what nutrients would benefit them before and after exercise or a sporting event, will understand the principles of healthy meal planning, and will identify safe sports supplements. This course meets the general education requirement for wellness.
General Education Competency
CSI Core Wellness
HLTH 266Wellness Through Nutrition for Physical Activity
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
Department
Health, Recreation and Fitness
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
CSI Core Wellness
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
30
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This wellness course introduces students to all seven dimensions of wellness (physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, social, environmental, financial) and allows students to practice making changes in at least three dimensions by establishing, practicing and reflecting on individualized SMART goals related to nutrition and fitness. This course is designed to introduce students to the basic elements of sports nutrition. This course will discuss roles played by carbohydrate, fat, protein, water and key vitamins and minerals as they relate to physical exercise. Students will learn what nutrients would benefit them before and after exercise or a sporting event, will understand the principles of healthy meal planning, and will identify safe sports supplements. This course meets the general education requirement for wellness.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of micro and macro nutrients and how they play a factor in individual performance
- Create a meal design for a pre- and post-workout with all the required micro- and macro- nutrients
- Identify Define the purpose of lifelong wellness
- Plan Create Individual goal(s) addressing at least three dimensions of wellness
- Practice Apply wellness knowledge to act on individual goals addressing at least one dimension of wellness
- Creating SMART goals for at least three dimensions of wellness
- Students will act upon individual SMART nutrition and fitness goals for at least three of the seven dimensions of wellness
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Seven dimensions of wellness
Complete SMART goal worksheets
Nutrition basics
Energy for Fuel
Fat, Protein, Carbs and Exercise
Vitamins/Minerals and Exercise
Fluids
Weight Maintenance and loss
Body Composition
Ergogenic aids
Training diet plan
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
1. Complete SMART goal worksheets for at least three dimensions of wellness
2. Written or oral presentations
3. Journals and/or self reporting
Assessment Strategy Narrative
1. Pre and Post Wellness Quiz
2. Weekly participation
3. SMART goal worksheets
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
1. Complete SMART goal worksheets for at least three dimensions of wellness
2. Written or oral presentations
3. Journals and/or self reporting