Name: Carmen Westarp

Date: November 25, 2014

HLAC 1096 Lifelong Wellness Application Paper

Write a paragraph on each of the following:
1. What did you learn about lifelong wellness from taking this activity class?
While I previously understood the importance of physical fitness and adequate
nutrition from personal research, this class highlighted the components of
wellness which go beyond physical and nutritional health. These components are
physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, social and enviormental health. Before
this class I had overlooked many of these components in relation to overall
health but now have a clearer perspective on how they hold equal importance,
balance amongst them is key. I also learned the importance of setting SMART
goals and how being reasonable and realistic makes one more likely to achieve
their goals.

2. How would you apply this information to your life?

I plan to remain conscious of where I am in regards to my emotional, social, and
spiritual health as these are areas which I tend to neglect. I am also going to put
forth more effort into focusing and determining what is and is not realistic for me.
Lastly I want to share this information with my daughter now so that she grows in
an enviorment that promotes and implements a balance in all components of
wellness.

3. What is your intention to continue to exercise in your life and why?

As physical fitness is a detrimental key in prevention of disease and the slowing
of senescence I plan to continue regular exercise at a minimum of 3 days a
week. I also plan to revise my behavior contract and set more realistic goals that
will be easier for me to attain.

4. General ideas for improving this course?

The only suggestions that I would have is to set up bi-weekly discussions so that
students could serve as a support system among their classmates, sharing
concerns, progress, complimets, suggestions and questions. This would be
especially helpful in motivating students during the time in which they are
required to log exercise.