In this online health and wellness class, you will explore a wide variety of health-related topics, including:

• How to improve your personal fitness
• How to take a credible assessment of your personal health
• The dietary decisions you need to make to help build a healthy life
• How to achieve and maintain a healthy weight
• How to manage stress
• How to maintain proper sleep hygiene
• How to lower the risk of contracting an infectious disease
• Steps you can take to reduce the risk of chronic disease
• Attitudes and beliefs related to health

What you’ll learn

• Describe the role of health, nutrition, and wellness in our daily lives.
• Evaluate evidence that supports or disproves selected health claims.
• Provide examples of how psychological, spiritual, and emotional health are connected to one’s overall well-being and physical health.
• Identify and manage personal health risks based on current lifestyle choices.
• Identify and implement lifestyle changes that may enhance lifelong health..

What to expect in class

Video lectures, readings, written assignments, interactive exercises, case studies, discussions, quizzes, and midterm and final exams.

Exams and grading

• 5% - Interactives (7)
• 10% - Case Studies (7)
• 5% - Content Mastery (7)
• 15% - Quizzes (7)
• 5% - Reflection Board
• 25% - Midterm Exam
• 35% - Final Exam