PED 300 Community Programs for Health, Wellness and Physical Activity

3 hours 

This course engages students in the assessment, evaluation and planning of community-based health, wellness and physical activity programs. Students will review and critique regional and national guidelines for health and fitness programs for children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Class discussions will include the sociological, psychological and physical factors that influence the development and maintenance of health and fitness. Existing community programs will be visited, their program offerings will be reviewed, their effectiveness will be analyzed, and the availability and extent of community services and support partnerships will be identified. The ultimate goal is to design a model health, wellness, and physical activity program for a particular population within the community.