Master Syllabus PE111 Character and Wellness
Administrative Unit:
The Division of Education and Physical Education
Number of :
Credit Hours 1
Recommended Maximum
Enrollment:
35
Catalog Description:
The recognition of physical fitness and physical well being as
expressions of strength of character is rooted in the ancient
Greek and modern Olympic Games. Both the study of physical
well being and the practice of physical well being have a long
tradition in higher education. Strength of character includes (1)
understanding the nature and bases of physical well being, (2) the
development of physical as well as mental disciplines, (3) habits
of life that support physical as well as mental well being, and (4)
enhanced awareness of the meaning and applications of
sportsmanship. This course includes both classroom and
laboratory experiences to move students toward these
dimensions of character formation. This course is part of the
General Education Common Core requirement. (Army Physical
Training fulfills this requirement.)
Prerequisite(s):
None
Co-requisite(s):
None
Course Rotation for CLAS:
Offered every semester
Textbook(s):
The following list of recommended books serves as a guideline for
instructors. They represent a small sample of other similar texts
and readers that would be suitable for this course. Use of
supplementary material is also acceptable.
Lecture Hours 1
Lab Hours 0
Lifetime Physical Fitness and Wellness by Werner W.K. Hoeger
and Sharon A. Hoeger. Wadsworth Publishing. ISBN# 978-1-11199001.
Course Objectives:
 Identify the seven dimensions of health and wellness and
describe their relationship to a positive lifestyle
 Assess current levels of health and wellness and develop a
self-help plan for lifestyle change
 Identify the components of physical fitness and the way each
affect wellness
 List the major effects and benefits of cardio respiratory
endurance exercise
 Identify the risk factors for heart disease and describe
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preventive measures
Define body composition and discuss the risk factors
associated with obesity
Assess nutritional habits and their impact on a healthy
lifestyle
Use current nutritional guidelines such as food label and other
reputable tools to evaluate individual eating patterns
Define stress and describe its effects on the individual, and
identify different methods of stress management
Discuss abuse of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco and
consequences on physical and mental health
Discuss the causes, prevention, and treatment of sexually
transmitted diseases, including AIDS
Identify common conditions and diseases which can occur
during the aging process
Common Core Competencies (if
applicable):
Wellness: 8. Students will demonstrate behaviors consistent with
lifelong wellness.
Assessment Measures:
Oral power point presentation, self-assessment labs, participation
Measureable Learning
Outcomes:
 Demonstrate effective communication skills while presenting
 Demonstrate knowledge in areas of health and wellness
(physical, emotional, environmental, occupational, social,
spiritual, and intellectual health)
 Assess personal level of health and fitness through labs and
utilizing target heart rate
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Culminating Experience:
N/A
Library Resources:
Online databases are available through the CMU library website
at http://www.centralmethodist.edu/cmlibrary/index.html
Prepared by: Tara Brackman
Date: December 2, 2012
Wellness introduction
Cardiorespiratory endurance
Muscular strength
Lifetime fitness activities
Body composition
Nutrition
Stress management
Pedometers
Substance abuse (drugs and alcohol awareness)
Environmental health
Occupational health
CMU Mission Statement:
Central Methodist University prepares students to make a
difference in the world by emphasizing academic and professional
excellence, ethical leadership, and social responsibility.
ADA Compliance Policy:
CMU is committed to ensuring nondiscrimination and equal
access to all programs, service, and activities for qualified
students with a disability. Contact the Center for Learning and
Teaching to request reasonable accommodations or to obtain
further information.
Note:
The intention of this master course syllabus is to provide an
outline of the contents of this course, as specified by the faculty
of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences of Central Methodist
University, regardless of who teaches the course.