PFD350 - Fitness and Lifestyle Management II

Subject Title
Fitness and Lifestyle Management II

Subject Description
PFD 350 focuses on Wellness and Lifestyle.  Occupationally relevant concepts of Wellness and Lifestyle, such as; Time Management, Stress Management, Shift Work, Nutrition and Body Composition, will be explored within a context of disease prevention and behavioral change.  Students will be encouraged to set appropriate health related goals and implement wellness strategies that produce improved overall health as well as disease avoidance within the Law Enforcement occupation. This Course requires practical application of Fitness and Lifestyle Management strategies. Activities that require individual research and promote critical reflection will be utilized with the hope of leading to the development of self-responsibility for adopting a healthier and more productive lifestyle. Students will be graded on their knowledge through examinations as well as through their participation in class and physical activities.

Credit Status
This is a credit subject in the Police Foundations Diploma Program

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1.  Understand the concept of lifestyle and create appropriate statements of change.
2.       Create well defined, meaningful goals based on values.
3.       Be aware of the stages and process of change and their effect on positive lifestyle changes.
4.       Understand the benefits of time management and implement strategies to improve time management skills.
5.       Recognize the roles of basic nutrients and implement appropriate healthy eating strategies utilizing a nutrient rich and balanced diet
6.       Understand somatotypes, basal metabolism, eating disorders and their overall effects on body composition.
7.       Recognize the risk factors of the four common types of cardiovascular disease; suggest and implement steps to reduce those risks.
8.       Be aware of the different types of stress, their various effects on health and wellness, and adopt strategies to improve stress management.
9.       Identify physical, psychological, and social effects of shift work and develop positive behaviors to cope those effects.
10.    Understand back injuries, causes of back pain, and how to maintain a healthy back.
11.    Prepare a personal lifestyle plan that will benefit personal and professional health

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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
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