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FSS 154 - Healthy Living and Mind-Body Training

3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Promotion of self-awareness of our daily lifestyle choices that impact our health and well-being. Includes dynamic alignment training, postural assessment, mind-body (somatic) training, wellness model, nutrition, and self-care techniques.


Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Identify deviations in the spinal curves from a plumb line analysis.
  2. Identify the key principles to the different mind-body therapies.   
  3. Describe the different dimensions of the Wellness Model.
  4. Describe self care techniques to reduce tension and stress.
Outline:
  1. Dynamic Alignment Training
    1. Plumb line analysis of neutral standing alignment
    2. Proper body mechanics and postural assessment
    3. Effect of motivation, mood, and emotional state on alignment and mechanics
  2. Mind-Body (Somatic) Training
    1. Sensory re-education techniques/mind-body therapies
    2. Experiential anatomic knowledge
    3. Developing self-awareness of habitual postural patterns
  3. Wellness Model
    1. Eight dimensions of wellness
    2. Personal application of wellness model
  4. Nutrition
    1. Macronutrients and micronutrients
    2. Energy balance
      1. Calculating caloric needs
      2. Adequacy and moderation
  5. Self-Care Techniques