THRIVE: ENHANCING YOUR WELLNESS ON CAMPUS AND HEALTH FOR LIFE

KINES 145

Will promote physical activity at a level to achieve health benefits, particularly in students who currently are insufficiently active (less than 150 minutes each week of moderate intensity physical activity). Students will apply course materials (e.g., behavior change strategies) to their own lives by completing self-analysis of their physical activity levels and then developing a physical activity plan to increase current physical activity levels, as well as a plan to maintain the activity after the course has ended.

KINES 150

Provides students with an overview of the personal, interpersonal and broader social factors that contribute to the health and well-being of individuals and populations in the United States. Examinations of contemporary approaches to health education and health behavior interventions including: Foundations of health education and health behavior programs, health indicators, social and structural determinants of health and health disparities, models of health education/health behavior that support interventions for individuals and communities.

KINES 547

Centered on the components (social, emotional, spiritual, environmental, occupational, intellectual, and physical) and skills (influence analysis, interpersonal communication, health-enhancing behaviors, accessing valid information, goal-setting, decision-making and advocacy) of wellness. Gain competence by planning for, learning, and practicing teaching skills in educational settings. Through this approach, highly competent teachers will be developed who can adapt health instruction to a wide variety of audiences and topics.

KINES 114

Explore the powerful connection between exercise and health, examining how exercise serves as both a preventive and therapeutic tool. Learn about the positive effects of exercise on mental health, sleep, cognitive function, and overall well-being. Participate in diverse physical activities that enhance fitness and contribute to a balanced lifestyle. Collaborate on a physical activity initiative addressing barriers to exercise. Benefit from practical experiences that promote a healthier lifestyle and academic success.

KINES 123

Focuses on the application of biological, cultural and social theory and research to lifestyle change. There will be lectures by experts, experiential learning, and the application of course knowledge to student's lives through class assignments and activities. The transition to college requires students to construct a new lifestyle, take on new and greater personal responsibilities while at the same time meet rigorous academic challenges. This transition includes a loss of structured daily schedules, decreased family support for the day to day living, and greater responsibility for their finances and life choices. Students may have difficulty managing their time, exercise less, eat less healthy foods, engage in increased drinking of alcohol, and experience greater stress and depression when adjusting to college life. This life transition provides an opportunity for reexamination and an opportunity to make thoughtful choices about lifestyle.