LEARNING OBJECTIVES The following learning objectives will guide students’ Art of Wellness LLC experiences both within and beyond its instructional components: Students will... Use the wellness practices and knowledge they have gained to make healthy choice with their time, energy, and resources. Learn strategies for prioritizing self-care. Learn mindful practices and continue to carrying mindfulness principles into their daily lives. Gain confidence in reaching out to others when they are struggling and ask for help. Develop empathy and offer support to peers who may need encouragement and understanding. Practice healthy communication skills. Work towards their goals with self-awareness, kindness, and care. Learn and practice ways to nurture inquisitiveness, curiosity, and inspiration in the arts and creative endeavors. Students must enroll in: DANC 2020: Practicing WellnessOffered in the fall semester (1 credit)Grading: S/U Course Description: Practicing wellness is an experiential-based course that offers an introduction to fundamental wellness principles and the sequenced, guided application of principles to increase health, well-being, and reduce injury in dance students. In this course we introduce mindfulness practices such as meditation and yoga, we discuss what stress is and how we can cope with it, and we encourage healthy habits by having students journal, take a cooking class together, and outline their goals. Topical Outline: Introduction to Wellness Identifying stressors, barriers Mindfulness Practices Yoga Nutrition and Healthy Eating Habits Physical Wellness Psycho-social Wellness Developing Personalized Wellness Practice
