Wellness: an active process of becoming aware of and altering an individual’s behavior toward a more successful physical, mental, and emotional existence.

Wellness Program: an organized program intended to assist individuals in making voluntary behavior changes reducing their health risks and enhancing their individual well-being.

 Concept of wellness also involves:

· A continuing
· Developing a
· The act of
· Choosing healthy
· A balance of
· The optimal health

Optimal health:  Consists of a balance of

· E
· M
· O
· P
· S
· S

Components of Fitness Program

· C
· M
· M
· F
· B
· N

Principles of Fitness:

· Frequency of exercise
· Intensity of exercise
· Time/duration of exercise
· Type of Exercise

With these fitness components and principles in mind, the first step is to conduct an overall assessment of the fitness program

Program Assessment
Questions to Ask:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Program Design:

· 30%-50% of those who join a fitness program will drop out within the first three to six months.   WHY?

Types of fitness programs include:
 
 
 

Considerations:

· S
· S
· B
· P
· S