title: The progression and characteristics of conceptually based fitness/wellness courses at American universities and colleges.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To describe the availability, progression, and characteristics of conceptually based Fitness/Wellness (CBFW) courses in American colleges and universities.
  
  
  METHODS
  Surveys were completed by 161 faculty members about the availability and characteristics of CBFW courses at their particular institutions.
  
  
  METHODS
  The CBFW course instrument was used to obtain descriptive data on courses, institutions, and availability.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Ninety percent of the 161 responding institutions indicated offering a CBFW course, 44% indicated the course was required. This marks a significant increase in CBFW course availability when compared to earlier studies. The availability of CBFW courses has varied according to the type and size of the institution.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  There has been a meaningful increase in offered and required CBFW courses in American colleges and universities.
authors.affiliation: Arizona State University, Mesa, Arizona 85212, USA. Pamela.Kulinna@asu.edu
authors.forename: Pamela Hodges
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Kulinna
authors.forename: William W
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Warfield
authors.forename: Sean
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jonaitis
authors.forename: Mary
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dean
authors.forename: Charles
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Corbin
mesh_terms: D003479:Curriculum; D004517:Education, Professional / Q000592:standards / Q000639:trends; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010806:Physical Education and Training / Q000639:trends*; D010809:Physical Fitness / Q000502:physiology*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013334:Students / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014481:United States; D014495:Universities / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D055815:Young Adult