EXSC 221
Science of Wellness
Exercise Sciences
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
A comprehensive study of the science of wellness of the whole individual. The science of wellness draws principles from exercise sciences, biological sciences, behavioral and social sciences. The research from psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) supports specifically the holistic wellness paradigm whose focus is that every aspect of each human being, the body, mind and spirit, are involved in all wellness activities and all wellness activities affect the whole individual. Students will discover this new paradigm and experience the blending of the sciences to support the integrated nature of our being.
When Taught
All Semesters/Terms
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Note
Offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout the year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.
Title
Behavior Change Models
Learning Outcome
Understand several behavior change models and the advantages of each.
Title
Discover New Paradigm
Learning Outcome
Discover the significance of the wellness paradigm shift from physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual as dimensions of wellness to them being dimensions of human nature. Have a working comprehension of the science of wellness.
Title
Epigenetics and Wellness
Learning Outcome
Recognize the ramifications of epigenetics for your wellness now and in the future and also the future wellness of others.
Title
Quality of Life
Learning Outcome
Recognize that understanding the science of wellness has the potential to improve the quality of your life and that of your family, friends and community.
Title
Research on the Integrated Nature of Human Life
Learning Outcome
Give examples of wellness research demonstrating the integrated nature of human life and associated wellness principles.
Title
Written Record of Wellness Experiences
Learning Outcome
Articulate your own comprehension of the science of wellness and the meaning it has to you through a written record of your wellness experiences throughout the course.
Title
Harmonious Integration of Human Life
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate an understanding of the sacredness of the human body and the contribution wellness can make to the harmonious integration of the composite nature of human life-body, mind and spirit.
