Fitness & Nutrition   

Stress can play a huge factor in our personal and professional lives. Learning to deal with it is vital for our long-term health. While stress alone doesn't cause disease, it triggers molecular changes throughout the body that makes us more susceptible to many illnesses. In this course, students will gain an understanding of the importance of how to deal with both positive and negative stress in their lives. By using the wellness perspectives each student will gain more insight into how they can control both internal and external stressors. No textbook required.

In this course, students examine the various responses and adaptations that occur to the systems of the body as it is exposed to exercise stress of varying intensity, duration and frequency. Students will also be exploring the field of “Sedentary physiology”, including the effects of physical inactivity on metabolism. Prerequisite: Group Exercise Leadership. Textbook required.

In this Introductory practical course, students learn the skills required to plan and instruct a group exercise class. Topics covered include basic anatomy, class formats, use of music, choreography, cueing, monitoring techniques and successful instruction techniques. Students gain experience in the instruction of group strength training, flexibility training, and traditional group exercise. Note: This course has mandatory chats. Textbook required

Nutrition plays a significant role in promoting health and preventing disease. Major nutritional concerns facing Canadians of all ages and walks of life are obesity and chronic diseases influenced by diet. This course will introduce the student to basic health and nutrition principles that promote healthy food choices and positive lifestyles. Diet modifications that may be required by individuals across the lifespan will be discussed. NOTE: This course has manatory chats. Textbook Required.

This course covers the historical development, theoretical basis and current practice of health promotion. The course will focus on theory and practice at the individual, group, community, organization and policy levels.

This course covers the development of children and youth as they mature to adults and includes development of the older adult. Cognitive, emotional, psycho-social and physical development characteristics of the human are identified and the implications of this maturation are explored with respect to the introduction and motivation of people to participate in physical activity throughout the lifecycle.

This course introduces students to the basic principles of human nutrition and the role of nutrition in the health care environment. Nutrient composition of foods and current nutrition recommendations for carbohydrate, fat, protein, vitamins, minerals and water will be discussed. An introduction to digestion, absorption and transport of nutrients will be provided. Energy balanced and body composition and special considerations for nutrition throughout the lifecycle will also be explored. No textbook required.

This subject introduces students to the science of nutrition, making connections between the food we eat, the nutrients we need, and the roles they play in maintaining optimal health. Students will learn how to evaluate food labels and how to achieve adequate nutrient intake, while considering various diets and dietary restrictions. They will gain insight into the ways our food choices can increase or decrease the risk of illness and chronic disease. Food additives, nutritional claims, trends and controversies will also be explored and critically evaluated. NOTE: This course has mandatory group work. No textbook required.

This course serves as an introduction to human nutrition. A review of basic dietary recommendations and needs is followed by applied topics in nutrition. Topics also include the impact of age, illness, physical activity and social attitudes on food and eating behaviours. Issues including food supply, safety and counseling are also discussed. Textbook required.

This course continues the development of physical literacy delivery skills by presenting physical literacy within a sport framework. Using the Sport for Life model of Long-Term Athlete Development adopted by all nationally funded Sport Governing Bodies in Canada, students are introduced to activities in this practicum that use sport in a variety of environments; outdoor/field, pool/water, indoor gymnasium and ice/snow that develop physical literacy in a progressive manner. Students will gain a better understanding of physical literacy using sport as a vehicle for development and will be able to develop physical literacy in young athletes at the Active Start, Fundamentals and Learn-to-Train Stages of Athlete development in each of the environments. No textbook required.<\B>

Students explore concepts of human nutrition as they relate to fad diets and cultural norms, while gaining an understanding of the impact nutrition has on wellness and disease.  They will examine a range of popular and culturally-specific diets are critically examined and assessed based on current practice and scientific evidence.  Using a variety of interactive learning tools, students investigate the links between the major nutrients and personal health.  Further, comparison of individual diet and nutrition standards allows for a thorough understanding of connections between nutrition and health.  Students use existing knowledge to evaluate the benefits and consequences of popular “fad” diets.  Cultural diet norms and popular diet trends are explored with a focus on the overall impact on individual and population wellness.  Finally, through scientific investigation of emerging literature, the impact of scientific change is appreciated. No Textbook Required. 

This course will provide an overview of the physiological response to exercise in various disorders that may occur throughout the lifespan. An understanding of the use of exercise and physical activity in the prevention, evaluation and treatment of a variety of specific disorders will be analyzed. No textbook required.<\B>

Stress can play a huge factor in our personal and professional lives. Learning to deal with it is vital for our long-term health. While stress alone doesn't cause disease, it triggers molecular changes throughout the body that makes us more susceptible to many illnesses. In this course, students will gain an understanding of the importance of how to deal with both positive and negative stress in their lives. By using the wellness perspectives each student will gain more insight into how they can control both internal and external stressors. No textbook required.