Health
and Wellness for Living
My name is Dr. Crystal Williams and I will be your instructor for
Health PHED 1001
Health and Wellness for Living course. This year will mark my 4th
year as an adjunct instructor at Gordon State College. I currently
teach at a local high school in the metro Atlanta area and this
school year will mark my 16th year as a public school
educator. I am graduate of Auburn University Montgomery, where I
play 4 stellar years of college basketball. A few of my honors are
as followed: inducted into AUM’s Athletic Hall of fame, second
female to have her Jersey Retired (#32), I scored over 2,000 points
and accumulated 1,900 rebounds. I earned a Master’s degree in
Education from AUM, an Education Specialist Degree from Troy
University and a Doctorate of Education from Walden University. In
my spare time I enjoy inspiring others to maximize their gifts and
talents, by living out their purpose. I also enjoy working out,
sporting events, research, and sewing.
This class is going to be full of fun and exciting information that
will help you improve your overall health. At the completion of this
class, you should have a better understanding of:
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Understanding Fitness and Wellness.
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Changing Personal Behaviors for Optimal Wellness
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Preventing Cardiovascular Disease.
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Cardiorespiratory Endurance: Assessment and Prescription.
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Improving Flexibility
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Improving Muscular Strength and Endurance.
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Nutrition, Health, and Fitness.
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Exercise, Diet, and Weight Control.
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Stress Management.
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Reducing Your Risk of Cancer.
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Avoiding Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction.
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Reducing Your Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections.
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Maintaining Lifelong Fitness and WellnessFollow me on twitter at @DrCrysWilliams
