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2020-2021 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]

PED 168 - Exploring Healthy Lifestyles


This course is a theoretical classroom approach to assessing and evaluating healthy pathways in life.  Students will explore and analyze the components of diet and exercise that can be chosen which may lead to a happier and healthier life.  Emphasis is placed on making educated decisions and using the self-motivation and discipline necessary to make changes leading to a more active healthy lifestyle.

Credits: 1
Hours
15 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Discuss all of the factors in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
  2. Attend an exercise class on the SUNY Broome Campus.
  3. Complete a 1 mile run.
  4. Perform 10 pushups and 10 sit-ups.
  5. Do stretching exercises and learn their importance in injury prevention.
  6. Learn the wellness value of regular exercise.