EXER 225 - Physical Activity Leadership thru Servic

3 Hour(s)

The content of this course includes (1) current physical activity guidelines for Americans, (2) health-related physical activity components and programming, (3) equity issues around physical activity participation, and (4) leadership skills for health and physical activity promotion. Students will support health-related physical activity, committing at least thirty (30) hours of service toward promoting physical activity in the community. Through course work and service, students will (1) develop leadership skills in a community setting, (2) apply information from guidelines and peer-reviewed articles to support their service, and (3) challenge their own assumptions, attitudes, and beliefs surrounding physical activity participation and equity. May be repeated once with permission of the instructor.

General Education Requirements: Service Learning