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Richard Bland College

PE120: Fitness & Wellness

This course is designed to establish a clear understanding of basic concepts of wellness, and to adopt and maintain a program of prescribed physical exercise.

Overview
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Delivery Method
Online
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Delivery Method
Campus
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Delivery Method
Hybrid
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Credits
2.0
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Department
Natural Science and Mathematics
Course Notes
Three hours lecture/activity
Learning Outcomes
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  • Explain the behaviors that contribute to wellness","describe the components of physical fitness and explain the benefits of cardiorespiratory endurance and muscular strength","endurance","and flexibility.
  • Explain what body composition is and why it is important","have the ability to develop a fitness program as well as a nutritional program.
  • Define what stress is","common sources of stress","and how to manage stress.
  • Explain addictive behavior","substance abuse","and effects of chronic alcohol misuse.


Dual Enrollment
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Type
Transfer
Offered
High School
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College Campus
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Offered
Online
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Offered
Hybrid
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Starting Academic Year
2021
Where Will This Course Transfer?
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Institution Identifier Name Notes Level
Central Virginia Community CollegePED116Lifetime Fitness and Wellness2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeHLT116Introduction to Personal Wellness Concepts2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community CollegePED116Lifetime Fitness and Wellness2-Year
Northern Virginia Community CollegePED116Lifetime Fitness and Wellness2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community CollegePEDEEEN/ACredits may vary at the time of final evaluation. 2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College PED116Lifetime Fitness and Wellness2-Year
Tidewater Community CollegePED198Seminar and Project2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegePED116Lifetime Fitness and Wellness2-Year
Longwood University PHED101Fitness Concepts Through Exerc4-Year
Longwood University HLTH1XXHealth Elective4-Year
Norfolk State UniversityHED100Personal and Community Health4-Year
Old Dominion UniversityPEELE+ELECTIVE4-Year
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityHPEX1XXHPEX Transfer Elective4-Year
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