One of the learning outcomes for Alfred University students is the lifetime health & wellness general education learning outcome. Alfred University students learn about wellness through many Student Experience programs combined with the Lifetime Health and Wellness graduation requirement. As a result of these experiences, Alfred University students will be able to describe and explain the interconnections between physical fitness, healthy lifestyle decisions, and well-being across the lifespan.
The Lifetime Health and Wellness graduation requirement has two components: the physical activity portion (PFIT) and the Wellness portion (WELL).
The physical activity portion of the requirement can be satisfied by one of the following:
- One PFIT course or one of the specific Dance and Equestrian courses that have the “Physical Activity” (PFIT) attribute
- Participation in one varsity sport for an entire season (as certified by the Athletic Department)
- A lifetime sports proficiency Challenge Exam (requires both written and physical tests; current fee: $225)
- Current active military service (including National Guard, Reserves, or the ROTC program’s MILS 101 or MILS 102)
The wellness portion of the requirement can be satisfied by taking one WELL course or another course that has been approved for this purpose and that has the “WELL” degree attribute.
Courses that carry the PFIT or the WELL attributes can be found by searching for these attributes in the courses portion of the catalog.