StraighterLine PE101 Personal Fitness and Wellness Open Learning, Start Date On Demand

This course explores numerous topics related to overall lifestyle, health, fitness and
aging. Specific topics focus on understanding personal choice and the responsibility for
health and wellness through lifestyle choices. Topics include personal risk assessment,
understanding health care costs, weight control, flexibility and stress management. The
course culminates with the development of a personal health and fitness plan.
Throughout the course selected practical experiences, such as fitness assessments and
caloric intake/expenditure estimates are provided to guide the learning process. Several
fitness labs are required for course completion including the participation in a timed 5k
run event (or similar) and completion of the Presidential Fitness Challenge.