This course is an interdisciplinary course that blends various health aspects and scientific knowledge of exercise physiology and fitness with practical business skills. It will provide knowledge and clear understanding about the principles of health and fitness.
Nowadays, people are living longer than ever before and are increasingly concerned about maintaining their health and physical fitness. This course is especially developed to provide individuals knowledge about various health parameters along with education in fitness and business principles in order to effectively serve, motivate, and counsel diverse clients. It will also give the idea of living with a composite status of physically, mentally, socially, emotionally and spiritually well-being and not merely an absence of diseases and infirmity. Altogether the present course consists of 4 credits having forty lectures. The content of the course systematically cover various areas of health and fitness like Concept of health and health education, it’s aims and objectives, the different organizational and administrative set up of health system in India, food classification and the role of nutrition, stress management and good rest for optimal health.
This course will also discuss Fitness and Wellness and their significance in Modern times. Holistic approach to management of health and fitness including diet and exercise (Aerobic and anaerobic); Scope of Fitness Trainer And Health and Fitness Component, Alternative Systems for Health and Fitness; Effect of anaerobic exercise on musculoskeletal system, Endurance, Physical Screening and General Principles of Training. Introduction of Cardio-respiratory System and Assessment of Cardio-respiratory fitness using Maximum aerobic capacity (VO2 max), Types of exercise: Calisthenics, Aerobics and Dance, Weight Training, Yoga and Other forms of Exercise etc. will also be highlighted. Similarly, many more important topics of nutrition and energy namely Introduction of Water and Electrolyte Balance, Regime of hydration and dehydration and Sports Drink, Nutrition- Caloric Consumption, Weight variation due to dietary habit, Physiological and Metabolic changes during exercise; Recommended nutritional intakes, Dietary guidelines and Nutrient needs for people with different life style and Sport will also be discussed.
Therefore, for students and people who want to know more about maintaining good health as well as for fitness professionals who are interested in opting a career in recreation facility or start a business in the field of fitness management, a thorough knowledge and skill to change and inspire the lives of others through a strong understanding of physical exercise techniques, proper nutrition etc. is required.
| Course Status : | Upcoming |
| Course Type : | Core |
| Language for course content : | English |
| Duration : | 10 weeks |
| Category : |
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| Credit Points : | 4 |
| Level : | Undergraduate |
| Start Date : | 12 Jan 2026 |
| End Date : | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends : | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date : | |
| Translation Languages : | English |
| NCrF Level : | 5.0 |
| Exam Date and Shift : | Will be announced Later |
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S.No. |
Week
& Lectures |
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WEEK 1 |
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1 |
Meaning and concept of Health and
Health Education, Dimension of Health Education |
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2 |
Spectrum Of Health, Positive Health
And Determinants Of Health |
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3 |
Concept, Aims, Objectives, Scope And
Principles Of Health Education |
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4 |
Methods of Communication in Health
Education |
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WEEK 2 |
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5 |
Organizational and Administrative
Set-Up of Health System in India at District and State Level |
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6 |
Organizational and Administrative
Set-Up of Health System in India at National Level |
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7 |
Classification of Foods and Proximate
Principles and Role of Various Nutrients |
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8 |
Nutrition |
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WEEK 3 |
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9 |
Balanced diet for Indian School
Children and Malnutrition, Adulteration of Food |
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10 |
Care of Skin, Mouth, Nails, Clothing,
Bathing etc. |
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11 |
Importance of Rest, Sleep and
Exercise |
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12 |
Communicable and Non-Communicable
Diseases |
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WEEK 4 |
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13 |
First Aid and Emergency Care |
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14 |
Steps of Planning of Health Education
Programme |
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15 |
Brief Account of Housing, Water
Supply, Sewage and Refuse Disposal |
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16 |
Medical Care and Population |
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WEEK 5 |
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17 |
Common Health Problems and Objectives
of School Health Service |
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18 |
Health Appraisal, Prevention of
Communicable Diseases Remedial Measures and Follow up |
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19 |
Concept, Need and Importance and Role
of Health Education in Family |
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20 |
Concept, Need and Importance of Sex
Education at School Level |
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WEEK 6 |
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21 |
NMEP (National Malaria Eradication
Programme DDCP (Diarrhoeal Diseases Control Programme) National TB Control Programme |
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22 |
STD Control Programme |
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23 |
International Health Agencies |
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24 |
Concept of Fitness and Wellness and
Their Significance in Modern Times |
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WEEK 7 |
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25 |
Scope of Fitness Trainer and Health
and Fitness Component |
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26 |
Body Type and Posture and Alternative
System for Health and Fitness |
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27 |
Effect of Anaerobic Exercise on
Musculoskeletal System, Endurance, Strength/Power, Speed, Coordination,
Agility and Balance |
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28 |
Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Heart
Rate, Blood Pressure and Lung Function |
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WEEK 8 |
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29 |
Introduction of Cardio-Respiratory
System and Assessment of Cardio-Respiratory Fitness Using Maximum Aerobic
Capacity (Vo2 Max) |
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30 |
Types of Exercise Calisthenics,
Aerobic and Dance, Weight Training, Yoga and Other Forms of Exercise |
|
31 |
Designing Fitness Program
For-Sedentary and Active Population for Different Age Groups and Different
Fitness Levels |
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32 |
Designing Weight Reduction Training, Fitness
and Rehabilitation Training Consideration For Obese Age Adult And Diabetic
Subject |
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WEEK 9 |
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33 |
Exercise Prescriptions in Special
Conditions and Exercise Regime for Pre- and Post- Natal Fitness |
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34 |
Exercise Prescriptions for Obesity
and Weight Control, Diabetes, Hypertension and Coronary Heart Disease,
Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis, Spondylitis and Back Aches. |
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35 |
Techniques of measuring body
composition by anthropometry |
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36 |
Types of Physical Fitness - Health
related Physical Fitness - Performance Related Physical Fitness - Cosmetic
fitness, fitness Balance |
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WEEK 10 |
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37 |
Yoga and Stress Management |
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38 |
LIFESTYLE/Hypo-kinetic Diseases and
its Management |
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39 |
Biomechanical Analysis, Material
Science and equipment innovation |
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40 |
Advanced training techniques |
1. End-Term
Examination:
·
Weightage: 70% of the final result
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Minimum Passing Criteria: 40%
2. Internal
Assessment:
·
Weightage: 30% of the final result
·
Minimum Passing Criteria: 40%
Calculation of IA
Marks:
·
Out of all graded weekly
assessments/assignments, the top 50% of assignments shall be considered for the
calculation of the final Internal Assessment marks.
·
All students who obtain 40% marks in the
internal assessment and 40% marks in the end-term proctored exam separately
will be eligible for the SWAYAM Credit Certificate.
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