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WEL 150

WEL 150

WELL 150: Principals of Wellness

This is a comprehensive course focused on the various components of health, wellness, and fitness. Topics include an introduction to six dimensions of wellness, the transtheoretical model (TTM) of behavior change, stress and stress management, sexual health, drug and alcohol use, and time management.

Students will explore identifiable attitudes and behaviors needed to establish a lifelong pattern of health and wellness and develop a personal behavior change project to practice applying concepts and strategies for improving and/or enhancing one’s health. One key goal of the behavior change project is to help students understand that behavior change is a slow process that can lead to improved health outcomes when realistic, timely, measurable, and specific goals.

As Well 150 sections partially fulfill general education physical activity requirements, students will participate in a fitness assessment and regular physical activity, in and out of class.

Common WELL 150 Student Learning Outcomes:

Section Descriptions for fall 2025:

WELL 150A Dalessio, Mike: Comprehensive Wellness. A course focused on the various components of health, wellness, and fitness. Emphasis will be placed on the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that influence the components of wellness, health, and fitness. The course engages students in the understanding of the complexities and interconnected nature of the dimensions of wellness. Students will engage in the identification and development of sound wellness strategies to overcome barriers to lifelong wellness. Topics of emphasis will include: an introduction to the 6 dimensions of wellness, behavior change, health disparities, stress, personal fitness, nutrition, and hypokinetic diseases.

WELL 150B - Woodie, Stephanie: Living Mindfully. This section will focus on practicing Mindfulness and how we can incorporate these practices into our lives to support our health and wellness. To build our capacity to be mindful we will sample a variety of meditation practices – sitting meditation, body scan, dynamic breathing, awareness of feelings and thoughts, mindful eating, and attention focusing.  Students will be invited to begin a meditation practice and reflect on how that practice is impacting their ability to be mindful and live well. The overarching purpose of this course is to teach the knowledge and skills needed to make changes which will positively impact one’s health. Students will apply the concepts and strategies needed for healthy behavior change and participate in the process of working towards improving their own health. Learning outcomes are measured through exams, quizzes, projects, presentations, and participation.

WELL 150C - Phelps, Shannon: Wellness + Mindfulness. 

The purpose of this course is to raise students’ awareness of factors that impact human health and wellbeing, how their developmental tasks as emerging and young adults relate to health and wellbeing, and ways they can improve/enhance their health and wellbeing in the present and for the future. This section of Well 150 focuses on examining and approaching health, well-being, and stress management through the lens of MINDFULNESS. With regularity, students will engage in mindfulness practices, including but not limited to meditation, breathing exercises, yoga, gratitude, and body scanning. The dimensions of health addressed primarily are physical, mental, emotional, social, and SEXUAL, with emphasis given to growing knowledge and developing skills and self-efficacy to take care of and advocate for one’s health and well-being. As part of the course, students are expected to engage in physical activity and movement for stress management, including but not limited to yoga, walking, and strength building, directed, guided, and assigned by the instructor.

WELL 150D - Lakhan, Ram: Relationship and Friendship. Quality relationships and friendships favorably impact the overall psychological well-being and mental health of individuals. Sleep issues, poor time management, unhealthy behaviors, dissatisfaction in life, poor academic performance, sexuality, employment, marriage, and family life all can be improved by knowing and practicing healthy relationships. This course will engage students to learn more about relationships, a few relevant theories, communication skills, stress, and coping strategies through lectures, group discussions, and hands-on activities. Learning outcomes are measured through exams, quizzes, projects, presentations, and participation.

WELL 150E & WELL 150H - Leyshon, Kyle: Comprehensive Wellness. The course will emphasize the factors that impact health and wellness and how these factors are related. Students will use coursework to determine their own individual health and wellness needs. From that, students will implement a behavioral change plan to objectively and systematically address those needs. Course topics to include: the dimensions of wellness, stress, financial betterment, sleep, physical activity, fitness, nutrition, and the impact of health and wellness on chronic disease.

WELL 150F - Srsic, Melody: Comprehensive Wellness. This course section focuses on the various components of health, wellness, and fitness. Topics include an introduction to six dimensions of health, reflecting on the interconnectedness of these dimensions, an in-depth examination of at least three dimensions, behavior change theories and strategies, and stress and stress management.  Emphasis is placed on raising students’ awareness of factors that impact human health and wellbeing and ways they can enhance their health and wellbeing in the present and for the future. Students participate in health-improving behavior modification with the understanding that effective behavior change is a systematic process that establishes realistic, timely, measurable, and specific goals. Students are expected to engage in regular physical activity, as directed, guided, and assigned by the instructor. Emphasis is placed on inclusive group activities, cardiorespiratory fitness, opportunities for individualized muscular strength and endurance, and/or flexibility.  Mediums for physical activities in this course section include, but are not limited to, outdoor walking/hiking and indoor water fitness (all and non-swimmers are welcome). Learning outcomes are measured through exams, quizzes, projects, and participation.

WELL 150G - Williams, Sandy: Comprehensive Wellness. This section will introduce students to six dimensions of health focusing on physical, mental, and social health. Students will have the opportunity to assess their overall health and determine ways of improving/enhancing it with evidence-based behavior change strategies. A primary focus of this section is skill building and practice for self-care, navigating healthcare systems, and understanding how health insurance works. Student will also learn about and engage in a variety of physical activities for fitness, recreation, and stress management.

This course combines the teachings of WEL 101 and 102 into a comprehensive course focused on the various components of health, wellness, and fitness. Topics include an introduction to the six dimensions of wellness, the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change, stress and stress management, sexual health, drug and alcohol use, and time management. Emphasis is placed on individual health, goal 2 management, sexual health, drug and alcohol use, and time management. Emphasis is placed on individual health, goal setting, and identifiable attitudes and behaviors needed to establish a lifelong pattern of health and wellness. Students will engage in a variety of organized physical activities, including a bi-semester fitness assessment. The overarching purpose of this course is to teach the knowledge and skills needed to make changes which will positively impact one’s health. Students will develop a Behavior Change Project that focuses on the 5 identification/assessment of health behaviors. Students will apply the concepts and strategies needed for healthy behavior change and participate in the process of working towards improving their own health. One key goal of the behavior change project is to help students understand that behavior change is a slow process that can lead to improved health outcomes when realistic, timely, measurable, and specific goals are established.