FW 191. Wellness in Public Safety

Credits: 2
This course will enable the student to develop a complete understanding of wellness and its importance in the public safety field. The student will examine fitness and wellness, benefits and guidelines for exercise, coronary risk factors, stress management, nutrition, weight control, low back care, motivation and behavior change, and various ways to perform fitness tasks. The student will be required to engage in physical activities, including tower climbing, dragging, and obstacle courses. This course is one hour lecture and two hours activity.