Ohio State nav bar

Skip to main content

The Ohio State University

  • Help
  • BuckeyeLink
  • Map
  • Find People
  • Webmail
  • Search Ohio State

Sport Fitness and Health Program

College of Education and Human Ecology
  • Home
  • About
    • Vision and Mission
    • Instructors and Staff
    • Facilities
    • Department of Human Sciences
  • Courses
    • Activities Fitness
    • Activities Sport/Skill
    • Outdoor Pursuits
    • Lecture Only

Principles of Fitness and Wellness

KNSFHP 1147     (2 credits)

Description:

 

Pre-requisites:

  • None

Equipment:

What you will learn:

  • How being fit and healthy can improve your quality of life
  • Principles of physical fitness
  • Cardio-respiratory endurance
  • Muscular strength endurance
  • Low back health
  • Body composition
  • Nutrition
  • Weight management
  • Stress management
  • Cardiovascular health

What to expect:

  • You will create a complete fitness program for yourself
  • If course is taken online, study requires discipline and accountability

Potential Benefits:

  • Fitness and wellness can become a habit – a way of life
  • You know how to design your own workout program
  • You have confidence because you know what you’re doing when you work out

Fun facts:

  • On average, it takes about 12 weeks after beginning to exercise to see measurable changes in your body.
  • No matter how poor your current level of fitness, you can start an exercise routine and become fitter and healthier at any time.
  • Walking at a fast pace burns almost as many calories as jogging for the same distance.
  • Muscle is about three times more efficient at burning calories than fat, even when at rest.
  • You should always breathe correctly when exercising. It is said that underwater swimming is the only time you should hold your breath during physical activity.
  • Exercise is more effective at increasing your energy levels than caffeine.

Buckeye Link

The Ohio State University

Sport, Fitness, and Health Program
Department of Human Sciences
PAES Building; 305 Annie and John Glenn Ave Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: 614-292-2606| Email Jae Westfall

  • Facebook
  • Twitter

© 2025 Sport Fitness And health program | The Ohio State University - College of Education and Human Ecology | Accessibility | Privacy Policy