HPE 354 - Contemporary Health and Physical Education Activities

Institution:

Athens State University

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Description:

3 Semester Hours. (Also listed as PSHA 354.) This course introduces the student to the basic concepts of optimal health and physical activity, with the primary emphasis being on healthy lifestyle. The course is designed around such topics as basic health and lifestyle concepts; including such things as accident prevention, stress management, and smoking cessation. In addition, nutrition topics and basic physical fitness concepts will be discussed and students will engage in a variety of physical activities. A variety of topics will be discussed including: the role of physiological and psychological health, stress factors, physical fitness, nutrition, weight control, products of dependence, infectious diseases, and lifestyle choices.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.athens.edu

Phone Number:

(256) 233-8100

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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