HLTH 201 provides students with a strong foundation for more advanced studies in natural health and holistic wellness. Learners will gain a solid understanding of the importance of exercise, nutrition, emotional/mental health, social and interpersonal/intimate relationships, drug/alcohol awareness, physical fitness routines, disease prevention, chronic illness and other important concepts. This course is designed to help students make physical activity a priority today and continue to do so throughout their lives.
Explain how physical activity, health and fitness are connected.
Compare and contrast: cardio-respiratory fitness and muscular fitness.
Explain how fitness can impact obesity and weight control.
Examine nutrition and fitness.
Detail how physical activity impacts cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, pregnancy and mental health.
Describe the steps to healthy aging and how to live a physically active life.
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Last updated 11/4/19
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Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency and recommendation for admission by the ACHS Admissions Committee.
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