Introduction to Physical Activity, Fitness, and Wellness

Formerly: SME1104. This course is a survey of the discipline of health and fitness, including knowledge derived from performing physical activity, studying about physical activity, and professional practice centered in physical activity. It includes an analysis of the importance of health and wellness in daily life, the relationship between physical activity and the discipline of kinesiology, and the general effects of physical activity experiences. The course surveys the general knowledge base of the Health Science discipline as reflected in the major sub disciplines and reviews selected concepts in each, showing how they contribute to our understanding of the nature and importance of physical activity. The students will learn about the fitness components of wellness; flexibility, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, body composition, nutrition, weight management, and cancer. Fitness and other positive life style habits that lead to better health, improved quality of life, and total well-being will be discussed. Students will be responsible for developing a self-paced fitness program that will be followed for the duration of the semester. In addition, the course introduces students to the general and specific characteristics of the health and wellness professions. Fulfills: STEM requirement in LS Core.

School

Health Sciences

Program

Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Course Number

EXS1104C

Section

Instructor

Leah Poloskey

Credits

Session

Summer Session 1

Type

Online - Asynchronous

Start – End Dates

05/23/2022-07/01/2022

Student Registration Link

https://www.merrimack.edu/admission/professional-studies/summer-session/registration/

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