Online Health and Wellness
HEP 100 - Introduction to Health and Wellness
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Overview
In this online health and wellness class, you will explore a wide variety of health-related topics, including:
- How to improve your personal fitness
- How to take a credible assessment of your personal health
- The dietary decisions you need to make to help build a healthy life
- How to achieve and maintain a healthy weight
- How to manage stress
- How to maintain proper sleep hygiene
- How to lower the risk of contracting an infectious disease
- Steps you can take to reduce the risk of chronic disease
- Attitudes and beliefs related to health
Course prerequisites and requirements
To be successful in this course, we recommend English language fluency and computer literacy. We also encourage you to make sure your laptop or desktop computer meets the technical requirements.
Quick facts
Next start date:
Jan. 14, 2025 (8 weeks)
Mar. 18, 2025 (8 weeks)
- Credits: 3
- Length: On-demand, 8 or 16 weeks
- Cost: $25 + $400
What you’ll learn
- Describe the role of health, nutrition, and wellness in our daily lives
- Evaluate evidence that supports or disproves selected health claims
- Provide examples of how psychological, spiritual, and emotional health are connected to one’s overall well-being and physical health
- Identify and manage personal health risks based on current lifestyle choices
- Identify and implement lifestyle changes that may enhance lifelong health
What to expect in class
Video lectures, readings, written assignments, interactive exercises, case studies, discussions, quizzes, midterm exam, and final exam
Exams and grading
5%
Interactives (7)
10%
Case Studies (7)
5%
Content Mastery (7)
15%
Quizzes (7)
5%
Reflection Board
25%
Midterm Exam
35%
Final Exam
Transcript
This course appears on your transcript identically to how it appears on the transcript of an enrolled ASU student who has taken the course on one of ASU’s campuses. Course attendance dates will be listed on your transcript. An on-demand course will appear on your transcript in the session you complete the course.
This course satisfies 3 credit hours toward the SOBE: Social and Behavioral Sciences General Studies requirement at Arizona State University. It is strongly encouraged that you consult with your institution of choice to determine how these credits will be applied to their degree requirements prior to transferring your credit.
