KIN 196 - Health Fitness and Wellness

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC, (*credit limit), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 8 units credit for PE Theory courses. Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: KIN 191, KIN 192, or KIN 196)

The Health: Fitness and Wellness course is based upon the premise that a person’s lifestyle contributes substantially to the quality and length of life. An attempt will be made in this course to teach facts and concepts relative to the physiological and psychological responses to frequent and regular bouts of aerobic exercise. Emphasis will be placed upon proper selection of foods and the maintenance of a healthy and nutritionally sound diet. All dimensions of health will be covered to promote and enhance one’s full health potential. The main thrust of the course is to effect behavioral change, so the students will be able to make lifestyle choices in a socially and personally responsible manner. This course is a restricted elective for the AA in General Studies with an Emphasis in Social Behavior and Self-Development and the CSU GE COA.