Course · PHE 302

Introduction to Health and Fitness

A physical education course at Arizona Christian University.

Credits
1 Credit
Level
Undergraduate
Format
Lecture + discussion
Typical Terms
Fall

Course Description

This course will include an introduction to the basics of human anatomy and physiology and fundamentals of motor development. Students will become knowledgeable about health and fitness theory, nutrition, and the development of practical safety, health, and well-being life skills. Current and relevant topics will be discussed - bullying, childhood obesity, recess. Students will also gain practical application of health and fitness theory for the classroom to promote and support academic learning.

Taught By

Offered 2026-2027: Fall 1.

Miriam Winkler

2026-2027: Fall 1

Prerequisites

  • None

Corequisites

  • None

Learning Outcomes

1

Engage the Course Material

Build a working understanding of introduction to health and fitness as the course's central subject.

2

Apply Discipline Methods

Use the methods, vocabulary, and frameworks of the discipline to address course problems.

3

Connect Course Content

Connect this course's content to broader work in the discipline and related fields.

4

Demonstrate Course Competencies

Demonstrate the specific competencies the course is designed to develop.

Biblical Worldview Connection

A Biblical Worldview treats the work of mathematics and teaching as careful, honest engagement with what's true and with the students who learn from it.

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