Semester 1 Course DescriptionYour health is more than skin deep—or should we say muscle deep? There are many factors that influence your fitness from biological predispositions to the foods you eat, the sleep you get, your psychology, and more! This course will go beyond the superficial of fitness and dig into the science behind it. You will explore the basics of how to assess your baseline fitness, design and implement a fitness plan, fuel your body to achieve your fitness goals, and stay safe while improving your health. Physical fitness is a journey, not a destination: start your expedition now.Semester 2 Course DescriptionTo keep our body and our mind running like finely tuned machines, we need to use the right fuel. For humans, that means nourishing our bodies with the right foods. In this course, you’ll explore how food affects essential aspects of your life from your weight to how you age to how well you think. You’ll also examine how outside influences—family, peers, and the media—can affect your diet and your perception of food and how to set yourself up for nutritional success. Are you interested in a career in holistic wellness? Start your health journey now with Nutrition and Wellness.This course requires the following household materials: Scale for weight measurement Yardstick or cloth measuring tape A timer: can use one on a smartphone, computer, or analog clock Pen/pencil and scratch paper Masking or painters’ tape Workout gear (gym shoes, athletic clothes, etc.) Video recording device Two place markers of some sort: tape, rocks, cones, etc. A small notebook and pen (something to make notes on) A planner or calendar Digital camera (cellphone, tablet, etc.) Recipe (either out of book or online) Various ingredients Cooking utensils and tools Stove or oven Friend or family member When enrolling in the full year option of this course it will be delivered in two semesters. Transcripts will reflect each semester separately
