Description

This course provides an in-depth exploration of lifestyle, health, fitness, and aging. It emphasizes personal responsibility for health and wellness through lifestyle choices. Topics include: StraighterLine +1 StraighterLine +1 Assessing personal health risks Understanding healthcare costs Weight control and flexibility Stress management techniques Designing personalized health and fitness plans

Course Curriculum

The curriculum covers the following modules: Health Care in the USA: Evaluates methods and costs of healthcare delivery in the U.S., focusing on quality of care and international comparisons. Health of the Nation 2020: Reviews major disease threats and lifestyle-related diseases in the U.S., such as heart disease and diabetes. Personal Health and Fitness Assessment: Guides students in assessing personal risk for selected conditions based on lifestyle and fitness scores. Health Benefits of Physical Activity: Focuses on understanding cardiovascular disease physiology and the role of activity in prevention. Cardiovascular Fitness: Explores changes resulting from aerobic exercise, including heart rate and blood pressure. Muscle Fitness: Discusses changes within the musculoskeletal and hormonal systems due to strength training. Exercise, Nutrition, and Health for Weight Control: Examines the role of exercise and nutrition in maintaining healthy body composition. Flexibility and Back Health: Studies the role of flexibility and strength in maintaining healthy posture and function. Managing Stress in Your Daily Life: Identifies and addresses sources of stress, discussing both positive and negative roles of stress. Designing an Exercise Program for Your Personal Health and Wellness: Guides students through principles of exercise program design tailored to personal health and wellness goals. Substance Abuse: Discusses the impact of substance abuse on health and wellness.

Trainer Expertise

Wellness Clinics

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