CLUSTER
Human Services
COURSE
Foundations of Wellness
WVEIS CODE
1051
Course Description:
This course is designed to present the fundamentals of coaching wellness for optimal living including: wellness
concepts integrating mind, body and spirit; foundations of physical and emotional wellness; common conditions
requiring wellness strategies; scope of practice; the differences between fitness and wellness; wellness
assessments; motivational theories, principles and techniques; working with medical and allied professionals;
and the development of a personal wellness foundation. Students utilize problem-solving techniques and
participate in hands-on activities to develop an understanding of course concepts. Teachers should provide each
student with real world learning opportunities and instruction. Students are encouraged to become active
members of the student organization FCCLA or HOSA. The West Virginia Standards for Global 21 Learning
include the following components: Global 21 Content, Literacy and Numeracy, Entrepreneurship, and
Technology Standards. All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates
learning skills, technology tools, and content standards and objectives.
SKILL SETS
Wellness and Fitness Principles and Concepts
Motivational Approaches to Change
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Foundations of Wellness
Skill Set
Knowledge Objectives
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Performance Objectives
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Knowledge Objectives
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Wellness and Fitness Principles and Concepts
Students will demonstrate knowledge of
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definitions of basic wellness concepts such as health, fitness, wellbeing,
optimal living and fitness.
 the difference between health and fitness.
 health promotion models.
 the difference between personal fitness training and lifestyle or wellness
coaching.
 concepts relating to the holistic approach to wellness.
 the six interrelated dimensions of wellness including physical, intellectual,
emotional, spiritual, interpersonal/social and environmental.
 principles and keys to optimal living.
 the benefits of fitness and wellness.
 lifestyle approaches and choices.
 wellness concepts such as Wellness Wheel, Circle of Life, etc.
 essential components of a wellness plan.
 personal foundations of wellness.
 basic principles of exercise.
Students will
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differentiate between health and fitness.
compare and contrast individual and group models of health promotion.
identify roles of healthcare provider and wellness coach or fitness trainer.
describe the holistic approach to wellness.
examine the interrelation of the six dimensions of wellness.
discuss five components of health and fitness.
explain the benefits of fitness and wellness and the role of exercise theory,
nutrition, stress management, leisure time utilization, and healthful sexual and
substance use decision making in maximizing one's quality of life.
 explain optimal living keys and principles.
 examine various lifestyle approaches and choices.
 develop a personal foundation to wellness.
 examine a personal approach to wellness coaching.
 demonstrate physical training techniques.
 articulate seven steps to lasting lifestyle change.
 distinguish between healthy and risky behaviors.
 explore essential components of a wellness plan.
Motivational Approaches to Change
Students will demonstrate knowledge of
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basics of behavior change.
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Performance Objectives
 psychological dynamics of change.
 aspects of effective change.
 models of change.
 approaches to motivating change.
 six stages of change.
 seven steps to lasting lifestyle improvement.
 transforming plans into action.
 dealing with resistance.
 handling stressful situations and times of crisis.
 maintaining lasting change over time.
Students will
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explain intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
describe fear-based and development-based motivation.
describe various change models such as Prochaska’s Stages for Change.
analyze the principles of change within the Lifestyle Improvement Model.
examine the psychological dynamics of change such as fear and grief and
describe methods for coping with these.
explore the strategic, lifestyle, interpersonal and intrapersonal aspects of
effective change.
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