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Healthly Habits & Wellness Education Participation

4. •  Healthy Habits - On average a healthy lifestyle adds 11 to 12 years of life when compared to those not following a healthy lifestyle. (5 Trojan Points for maintaining five or more of the seven healthy habits 95% of the time)

    • Sleeping 7-8 hours per night.
    • Stop smoking or if an ex-smoker, remain stopped.
    • Eat healthfully: foods low in fat and cholesterol, high in fiber, moderate in sugar and salt.
    • Avoid alcohol or drink moderately (no more than 1-2 drinks in any 24 hour period)
    • Maintain a healthy weight by eating well and keeping active or lose weight (if overweight)
    • Balance stress and pressure with adequate time for rest, relaxation and recreation.
    • Use seat belts 100% of the time.

5. Wellness Education Participation – Points will be awarded for attending any of the courses in the Leisure Science (LESC) Department or the Health Science (HSCI) courses listed below. Please call Susan Meador, 569-3253, to find out how to register for Leisure Science or Health Science courses. No registration or fees are required for the Fit/Well workshops. Pre-registration is required for the American Red Cross CPR and there is a $20 fee. Call the Fit/Well Office, 569-3228, to find out more about the Workshops or CPR. (10 points per LESC or HSCI course, 5 points for each Fit Well workshop or CPR.)

      • 1101 Dieting & Weight Control  
      • 1102 Substance Abuse & Addict
      • 1103 Smoking Cessation
      • 1104 Stress Management  
      • 1370 Personal Health
      • 2302 Exercise Wellness and Lifestyle
    • American Red Cross and CPR First Aid Certifications
      • Classes include certifications in Adult CPR, Automatic External Defibrillator, and First Aid. Preregistration is required and there is a $20 fee. Infant and Child CPR certifications are available upon request. Call Heather Webb in the Fit/Well Office for dates and times. (2 Trojan Points)
    • Fit Well Workshops  
      • Nutrition, Stress Management, Time Management, Safety & Prevention. Contact Person: Heather Webb

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