Wellness

Awareness and participation in a positive, balanced wellness lifestyle. Dimensions of wellness, health related assessments, and the development of personal wellness action plan. Cannot earn credit for this course if you already have credit for HLTH 1207.

For those who need to begin an exercise program. Focus on low stress exercise. Physical and emotional changes that exercise produces, proper methods of exercise, and techniques for maintaining a program once started. Internet. Will include some movement. Street clothes acceptable.

Explore and practice a variety of meditative techniques and develop a personalized program to improve attention and alleviate stress symptoms.

Covers the need for the nutrients found in food and to clarify the relationship between diet and health. Students will learn to do a dietary assessment and how to evaluate a diet. Proactive and healthy food choices will be encouraged. Credit the this course may not be received for this course after completing HLTH 1510. Course fee.

A study of the dietary and nutritional aspects of vegetarianism. Students will prepare, sample and compare healthy non-meat cuisine. Environmental impacts of food choices will be discussed. Course fee.

Positive health effects of humor and laughter. Explores a variety of successful humor therapy programs and develops skills and resources for improving your sense of humor and well-being.

Explore current research related to health and happiness, conduct self-assessments, practice a variety of positive wellness techniques, and create a plan that supports long lasting health and happiness.

Explore and practice a variety of contemplative meditative techniques that build upon basic meditation skills. Develop a personalized meditation practice for enhanced health and wellbeing.