The progression and characteristics of conceptually based fitness/wellness courses at American universities and colleges.
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.
Kulinna
Pamela Hodges
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Arizona State University, Mesa, Arizona 85212, USA. Pamela.Kulinna@asu.edu
Warfield
William W
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Jonaitis
Sean
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Dean
Mary
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Corbin
Charles
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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