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Fitness and Nutrition Course Outline

Fitness & Nutrition Module 1
An Introduction to Physical Fitness, Health, and Wellness

• The Dimensions of Wellness
• Wellness and Fitness in the 21st Century
• Behavior Modification
• The Joy of Fitness
• Physical Activity and Health
• The Role of Sleep
• Basics of Physical Training
• The Psychology of Motivation
• Cardiovascular Fitness
• Muscular Strength and Endurance
• Flexibility

Fitness & Nutrition Module 2
Intermediate Concepts for Physical Fitness, Health, and Wellness

• Body Composition
• Body Fat, Fitness and Health
• Personal Fitness Program
• Designing Your Personal Total Fitness Program
• Safe and Healthy Workouts
• Health Concerns including Heart Disease, Diabetes, Pregnancy
• Personal Nutrition
• Personal Weight Management
• Personal Stress Management

Fitness & Nutrition Module 3
Advanced Concepts for Physical Fitness, Health, and Wellness

• Cardiovascular Health
• Cholesterol
• Strokes
• Preventing Cancer and Other Illnesses
• Infectious Diseases
• Sexual Health
• Risky Behaviors: Tobacco, Alcohol and Substance Abuse
• A Lifetime of Wellness

Fitness & Nutrition Module 4
An Introduction to Nutrition

• Nutrition: Choices for Health
• Guidelines for a Healthy Diet
• The Digestive System: From Meals to Molecules
• Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers
• Lipids: Fats and Oils
• Proteins and Amino Acids

Fitness & Nutrition Module 5
Further Concepts of Nutrition

• Managing Your Weight
• The Vitamins
• Water and Minerals
• Meeting Our Needs: Food, Fortified Food, and Supplements

Fitness & Nutrition Module 6
Advanced Concepts of Nutrition

• Nutrition, Fitness, and Physical Activity
• Nutrition, Pregnancy, and Infants
• Nutrition from 2 to 102
• How Safe Is Our Food Supply?
• Feeding the World

We take great pride in providing you with the most up-to-date textbooks and equipment. One or more of the above-mentioned subjects may, therefore, change if updating becomes necessary during the course of your studies. The order in which the material is presented may vary.

This program is specifically designed to serve as an introduction or enhancement of the theoretical knowledge required for the vocational application of this subject. It is intended to help individuals in the furtherance of their vocational training and is not intended as a substitute for licensing or certification requirements, which may include an apprenticeship or additional training, as required by law.


Fitness and Nutrition Education
The program is very thorough. — M.G. - Alabama
Distance Learning Fitness and Nutrition Class
The program has been completely enjoyable, and I believe it will be very helpful towards a career in physical therapy, rehabilitation or sports training. — T.E. - North Carolina
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