Health and Wellness 3-Day Course

Instructor Course Overview

Casey Ligon This 3-day course is designed to improve your knowledge on key concepts of health
and wellness topics. This course will emphasize how overall health and wellness can
be achieved by practicing a balance of all three key concepts. Students will learn
about important topics of nutrition, complementary and integrative medicines, and
benefits behind physical activity. Once completed, students will have a better
understanding of how these three topics when balanced together can enhance an
individual’s overall health within their mind, body, and spirit.

Required Materials
Email
Students will be encouraged to explore the following online materials:
caseyligon@student.
purdueglobal.edu  https://www.nutrition.gov/topics/whats-food/vitamins-and-minerals
 https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/complementary-alternative-or-integrative-
health-whats-in-a-name
 https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319333#Hatha-yoga-and-
mindfulness
 https://health.gov/sites/default/files/2019-09/
Physical_Activity_Guidelines_2nd_edition.pdf

Course Outcomes

 Demonstrate knowledge of major concepts of nutrition, complementary and

integrative medicine, and physical activity.
 Apply concepts discussed to own lifestyle to improve overall health
 Understand the balance of topics discussed in relation to mind, body, and
spirit.

Course Schedule

Day Subject Highlighted Topics

Day 1 Nutrition Vitamins/Minerals
Day 2 Complementary & Integrative Medicine Yoga & Mindfulness
Day 3 Physical Activity Exercise Guidelines
 Course Outline

Day 1: Nutrition

 Introduction to nutrition basics including essential vitamins and minerals

 Key concepts on the importance of consuming a nutrient-dense diet
 Discussion on how a plant-based diet can easily be achieved
 Topics on how proper nutrition can prevent chronic diseases
 Understanding how to read a nutrition label

Day 2: Complementary & Integrative Medicine

 Introduction to all types of CIM

 Discussion on the benefits behind major types of CIM therapies
 Diving deeper into the world of Yoga
 Discussion on how incorporated mindfulness practices can enhance your overall health

Day 3: Physical Activity

 Introduction to the importance of physical activity for the human body

 Key concepts of the psychology of physical exercise
 Identifying the physical activity guidelines for all age groups
 Discussion on how exercise benefits the mind, body, and spirit.

Course Attendance

 This Health and Wellness course will take place over a 3-day period and will be held virtually through
Microsoft PowerPoint.
 Each class will be 90 minutes in length

Activities

 Each day students will engage in activities to apply their knowledge on topics discussed
 Day 1 Activity: Creating a sample 1-day meal plan that meets the daily requirements for vitamins and
minerals
 Day 2 Activity: Participating in a Mindful Yoga practice and writing a reflection
 Day 3 Activity: Writing out SMART goals in relation to physical activity

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