WELL 102 Lifelong Wellness 2

This 2-credit course lays the foundation for lifelong wellness by introducing students to seven dimensions of wellness (physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, social, environmental, financial) and allowing students to practice behavior change in at least three dimensions through establishing, practicing and reflecting on individualized SMART goals related to the topical focus of the course. See the current course schedule for individual section descriptions.

Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

General Education Competency

CSI Core Wellness

WELL 102Lifelong Wellness 2

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

General and Liberal Studies

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

CSI Core Wellness

Credit Hours Narrative

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

III. Catalog Course Description

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Connect lifelong wellness to the seven dimensions of wellness
Create SMART goals to achieve those target behaviors
Define lifelong wellness
Define the seven dimensions of wellness
Develop a behavior change strategy for implementing each SMART goal
Evaluate SMART goals
Explain behaviors that promoted or inhibited behavior change to achieve practiced SMART goals
Explain beliefs that promoted or inhibited behavior change to achieve practiced SMART goals
Explain the connection between those beliefs and behaviors and maintaining lifelong wellness
Identify Define the purpose of lifelong wellness
Identify a target behavior for all seven dimensions of wellness
Identify the characteristics of a SMART goal
Identify the seven dimensions of wellness
Measure progress through journaling and/or self-reporting
Plan Create wellness goals
Plan Create wellness goals
Practice Apply wellness knowledge to act on at least three goals addressing at least three dimensions of wellness
Practice the behavior change strategy for each SMART goal
Reflect Reframe beliefs and behaviors impacting lifelong wellness as a result of practicing behavior change to achieve SMART goals
Reflect Reframe beliefs and behaviors impacting lifelong wellness as a result of practicing behavior change to achieve SMART goals
Reframe attitudes about lifelong wellness within the context of behavior change practice to achieve SMART goals
Practice Apply wellness knowledge to act on at least three goals addressing at least three dimensions of wellness
Create SMART goals for the seven dimensions of wellness
Students will complete behavior changes identified in SMART goals for at least three dimensions of wellness
V Expanded Description of Student Outcomes

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Content is determined each semester by the instructor-chosen topical focus.

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

1. Complete SMART goal worksheets for all 7 dimensions of wellness 2. Written or oral presentations 3. Journals and/or self reporting

Assessment Strategy Narrative

1. Pre and Post Wellness Quiz 2. SMART goal worksheets 3. Weekly participation 4. Reflection rubric

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

1. Complete SMART goal worksheets for all 7 dimensions of wellness 2. Written or oral presentations 3. Journals and/or self reporting