LW 220W - Lifelong Wellness

Credits: 1
Instructional Contact Hours: 1

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of college success through the lens of personal health and wellness. Students will explore topics including time management, goal setting, stress reduction, nutrition, emotional well-being, financial literacy, effective communication, and chronic disease prevention. Emphasis is placed on developing lifelong skills for academic success and personal growth by examining the interconnected dimensions of wellness—intellectual, physical, psychological, social, environmental, and financial. Students will gain practical strategies to improve their overall well-being and thrive both in college and beyond. Successful completion of LW 220W and one LWA credit fulfills the Lifelong Wellness Graduation Requirement.

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 15 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: Yes

Outcomes and Objectives

1. Identify risk factors for chronic diseases and demonstrate behaviors and strategies that promote prevention through wellness-based lifestyle choices.

a. Identify lifestyle-related chronic diseases, their risk factors, and at-risk populations.

b. Develop a personal action plan to reduce risk factors for chronic disease through behavior change.

c. Practice health-enhancing behaviors such as regular physical activity, stress management, proper sleep, and healthy eating to support disease prevention.

d. Identify proper self-assessments and goal setting related to chronic disease risk reduction.

Develop and practice foundational academic skills, including time management, organization, effective notetaking, test preparation, and technology use.

Develop academic success strategies including time management, organization, and study skills.
Practice appropriate classroom behaviors and communication that reflect college expectations.
Identify academic resources such as tutoring, advising, and technology platforms to support learning.
Identify personal strengths and challenges and how they affect academic and wellness goals.

3. Develop informed nutrition habits by identifying essential nutrients and practicing critical evaluation of food choices to support personal wellness.

Identify the roles and food sources of macronutrients and micronutrients in a balanced diet.
Develop skills to evaluate food labels and nutrition claims to make informed food choices.
Practice making dietary decisions that align with personal health goals and support wellness.
Demonstrate self-reflection to assess current eating habits and set achievable nutrition goals.

4. Identify campus and community opportunities that promote connection, wellness, and academic support, and identify available student resources to enhance success.

a. Identify campus resources that support academic, financial, and personal wellness.

b. Practice navigating college websites, tools, and documents to stay informed and involved.

5. Develop a personal financial and wellness plan by identifying the long-term impact of health and financial choices and practicing goal setting for future success.

Identify the financial impact of personal and academic decisions on short- and long-term wellness.
Demonstrate knowledge of activities that build awareness of financial wellness and responsible decision-making.
Practice integrating wellness and financial planning into academic and life goals.

6. Understand the concept of wellness and its various dimensions, recognizing their importance for overall well-being.

a. Distinguish between health and wellness and describe various dimensions of wellness.

b. Apply effective reading and note-taking strategies as components of intellectual wellness.

c. Describe health-related components of fitness and the importance of stress management, self-care, and sleep for physical wellness.

d. Understand key concepts related to emotional and mental health as aspects of psychological wellness.

e. Develop foundational understanding of personal financial planning and education costs as elements of financial wellness.

f. Enhance communication skills, including academic etiquette, as components of social wellness.

g. Explain the basic concept of sustainability in relation to environmental wellness.