BIOL 1070 - Lifetime Wellness

Academic Division: Health Sciences
Academic Discipline: Biology

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

3 Credit(s)
This course examines the application of the components that contribute to the concepts of total body wellness, physical fitness, cardiovascular disease, cancer, disease prevention, addictive behaviors, and sexually transmitted infections. The course provides a comprehensive review of variables that affect our health and explores topics faced daily from fad diets to environmental health to relationships. The student will have an understanding of processes that move toward optimal health and vitality. The course emphasizes individual responsibility for well-being through the practice of self-assessment of the cardio-respiratory system, weight control, physical fitness, personal stress, and the adoption of health-promotion of lifestyle behaviors. Day - Sp UG

3 Lecture Hour(s);

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation,

Standard NCSC Course Policies
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