Module 1 - Orientation

Activity 1 : : Activity 2 : : Activity 3

In this module you will be introduced to the requirements for the Health and Fitness Assessment (IFC1).

Activity 1: Domain of Study

Each domain of study is broken down into sub-domains and competencies. Within the Health and Fitness sub-domain there are five (5) competencies.

Subdomain 102.7 — IS Health & Fitness

Competency 102.7.2: Nutrition - The graduate identifies and applies the principles of nutrition and recognizes the factors that influence a healthy diet.

Competency 102.7.3: Emotional Health - The graduate identifies factors that can impact emotional health, recognizes strategies to manage stress, and recognizes the emotional impact of aging, grieving, and disease.

Competency 102.7.4: Physical Health - The graduate recognizes how disease, aging, environmental factors, and personal care influence proper functioning of the body; and describes strategies for preventing and treating disease and injuries.

Competency 102.7.5: Substance Use & Abuse - The graduate recognizes and can explain the impact of specified substances on the human body, can recognize common indicators of prevent substance abuse, and can recommend appropriate measures or strategies to prevent substance abuse.

Competency 102.7.6: Fitness - The graduate identifies the interrelationships between fitness and the human body and recognizes the various components of physical fitness; cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and joint flexibility.

Citation: sguy. (2007, November 06). Module 1 - Orientation. Retrieved November 21, 2009, from Western Governors University Web site: http://ocw.wgu.edu/liberal-arts/health-and-fitness-after-11-12-2007/module-1-orientation-1.