WELL 103 Lifelong Wellness 3

This 3-credit course lays the foundation for lifelong wellness by introducing students to seven dimensions of wellness (physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, social, environmental, financial) and allowing students to practice behavior change in at least three dimensions through establishing, practicing and reflecting on individualized SMART goals related to the topical focus of the course. See the current course schedule for individual section descriptions.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

General Education Competency

CSI Core Wellness

WELL 103Lifelong Wellness 3

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

General and Liberal Studies

II. Course Specification

Course Type

General Education

General Education Competency

CSI Core Wellness

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This 3-credit course lays the foundation for lifelong wellness by introducing students to seven dimensions of wellness (physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, social, environmental, financial) and allowing students to practice behavior change in at least three dimensions through establishing, practicing and reflecting on individualized SMART goals related to the topical focus of the course. See the current course schedule for individual section descriptions.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Define lifelong wellness
• Evaluate SMART goals
• Explain behaviors that promoted or inhibited behavior change to achieve practiced SMART goals
• Explain beliefs that promoted or inhibited behavior change to achieve practiced SMART goals
• Explain the connection between those beliefs and behaviors and maintaining lifelong wellness
• Identify a target behavior for all seven dimensions of wellness
• Identify the seven dimensions of wellness
• Measure progress through journaling and/or self-reporting
• Plan Create wellness goals
• Plan Create wellness goals
• Reflect Reframe beliefs and behaviors impacting lifelong wellness as a result of practicing behavior change to achieve SMART goals
• Reflect Reframe beliefs and behaviors impacting lifelong wellness as a result of practicing behavior change to achieve SMART goals
• Reframe attitudes about lifelong wellness within the context of behavior change practice to achieve SMART goals
• Complete behavior changes identified in SMART goals for at least three dimensions of wellness

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Content is determined each semester by the instructor-chosen topical focus.

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

1. Complete SMART goal worksheets for all 7 dimensions of wellness 2. Written or oral presentations 3. Journals and/or self reporting

Assessment Strategy Narrative

1. Pre and Post Wellness Quiz 2. SMART goal worksheets 3. Weekly participation 4. Reflection rubric

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

1. Complete SMART goal worksheets for all 7 dimensions of wellness 2. Written or oral presentations 3. Journals and/or self reporting