PE 168 - Physical Activity and Wellbeing in Society

Institution:

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Physical Education

Description:

This course introduces students to inquiry techniques and strategies used to study human behavior in the social sciences. Also reviewed are patterns of social behavior as they relate to physical activity and well-being. Students will examine why physical activity behaviors have changed over time, and the effects these changes have had on humans and society. Students will analyze physical activity trends and initiatives throughout the world, and using a social-ecological approach will design a solution for how communities, businesses, schools and workplaces can re-engineer physical activity back into society.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Other

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Institution Website:

www.sru.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 738-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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