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WELLNESS [WEL
BIN]
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The key to
classification of a course into the Wellness BIN is a primary
focus in the domain of practical wellness. That is, a course
in the wellness domain should aim to provide students with
practical competencies relevant to their physical, emotional,
social, or spiritual well-being and to their ability to cope
effectively with challenges to that well being. To be
categorized into the “Wellness” bin, a course should:
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Significantly engage the student in experiences, processes,
and/or exercises that substantially enhance the student’s
practical ability to enjoy an active, “well” lifestyle or to
deal with unavoidable health challenges.
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Permit
each student significant degree of flexibility in
establishing wellness goals and self-direction in developing
and executing plans for achievement of those goals.
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Include a
significant degree of focus on practical skills, and dealing
with the appreciation or understanding of sports and the
relationship and impact of sports in the context of society.
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WEL 531-532 |
Lifelong Wellness |
three credit hours |
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Course
providing practical skills, as defined for the wellness bin,
in the areas of physical education, fitness, health, dance, or
the creative arts.
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WEL 533 |
Sports and Society |
three credit hours |
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Courses
providing practical skills, and dealing with the appreciation or
understanding of sports and the relationship and impact of sports
in the context of society.
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WEL 534-535 |
The Religious
Experience |
three credit hours
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Courses dealing
with practical skills with regard to the spiritual or
religious practices and interpretation concerning wellness. |
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WEL 536-537 |
Science |
three credit hours
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Courses
providing practical skills of a scientific nature, research,
trends, and experiments.
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WEL 538 |
Psychology |
three credit hours
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These courses
deal with issues surrounding psychological wellness, health, and
happiness.
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WEL
590
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Special Topics |
three credit hours |
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Courses offered
on an occasional or experimental, one basis, for which the content
meets the definition of the wellness bin. These courses
typically focus on current issues and use of contemporary readings
and research.
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WEL 593-594 |
Field Experience |
three credit hours |
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Courses offering supervised, practical experience in a field
setting and with content meeting the definition of the wellness
bin. Examples might include preparation for and competition in a
National Sports Festival or international competition, membership
in a well-recognized performing arts event or competition, or
attendance at a conference or convention.
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WEL 598-599 |
Independent Study |
one-three
credit hours |
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Independent but
guided study or examination of a topic related to practical skills
related to wellness. There would be extensive reading leading to a
major paper or project. The project would be under the
directorship of a faculty member in the discipline. Credit is
based on the extent of the project.
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WEL 498 |
Literature of
Social Reflection
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three credit hours |
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This course
deals with twentieth century writers who have struggled hard to
reconcile scholarly, literary, artistic interests and pursuits
with moral concerns. The course compares various modes of social
observation as well as ethical issues that confront the writers
and students
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