HHK 114 - Personal Health and Exercise

Our personal health is dependent upon many factors over which we can take personal control and responsibility. The lifestyle choices we make in the areas of physical activity and nutrition in particular will affect our long-term health and our risk of developing catastrophic but often preventable diseases. A key portion of this class will be dedicated to food and nutrition education, including a hands-on cooking component. In addition, this class will provide students with sufficient health and fitness information to evaluate personal lifestyle choices as well as the knowledge of behavior change strategies needed to successfully act on new choices. We will also examine the role of environment, family history, and personal choice and how these influence health and fitness behavior, to better equip students to become advocates for better health in the communities in which they study, work, live, and play. Freshmen, sophomores, or consent. $20 course fee paid in class. Fall, Spring