KINE 103

This course highlights the role of physical activity and wellness factors in the maintenance of an overall healthy lifestyle. Specific health behaviors associated with chronic disease will be identified along with their health outcomes. The health benefits associated with physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices will be encouraged and behaviour change models considered. Students will apply basic physical fitness principles, theories, exercise methods and techniques associated with positive health outcomes. Students will assess, design and implement personal physical activity and wellness programs using a behavior change model. Section information text: <strong>Course Description: </strong>This course highlights the role of physical activity and wellness factors in the maintenance of an overall healthy lifestyle. Specific health behaviors associated with chronic disease will be identified along with their health outcomes. The health benefits associated with physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices will be encouraged and behaviour change models considered. Students will apply basic physical fitness principles, theories, exercise methods and techniques associated with positive health outcomes. Students will assess, design and implement personal physical activity and wellness programs using a behavior change model.<br/><strong>Note: </strong>KINE 103 is an approved Science course. KINE 103 is an approved Lab Science course. KINE 103 is equivalent to HKIN 103 and KIN 143. Duplicate credit will not be granted for this course and either HKIN 103 or KIN 143.<br/><strong>Reg Notes: </strong> Restricted to students in the Kinesiology program, but a limited number of seats may be available to non-program students with instructor approval. Students are required to register in lecture and lab.<br/><strong>