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.

Credits

2

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

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

Credit Hours Narrative

2

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

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