In this course, taught by a number of experts, you will learn the science behind well-being and ways to make better lifestyle choices in the areas of stress management, nutrition, and physical activity. You will receive personalized one-on-one support, practical advice, and motivation to help you take charge of your wellness. The program includes: four interactive group sessions on fitness, nutrition/weight management, stress, and healthy aging; clinical measurement options related to cardiovascular disease prevention and weight management; and a wellness plan with 5 weeks of individual wellness coaching.

Instructors: Jill Fattor, MS, Associate Research Scientist for the Mobility Project at the Stanford Center on Longevity; Phil Cutte, PhD, exercise physiologist and director of Stanford Human Performance Lab; Renee Burgard, PhD; Shauna Hyde, RD, Stanford Prevention Research Center; and HIP wellness coaches.

Date: Group sessions – Fridays, 1/23-2/13
Time: 12:00-1:00pm
(bring calendar to schedule individual appt)
Location: Mitchell Bldg, 379 Panama, B-67
STAP/EA Funds: YES
Class code: sdw-01

The healthy aging portion of Science and Dimensions of Wellness can be taken as a stand-alone class:

Physical Activity: The Healthy Aging Pill
Date: 02/06/2009
Time: 12:00 PM- 01:00 PM
Location: Mitchell Building, 397 Panama Mall, B-67

Instructor: Jill Fattor

For registration see: http://hip.stanford.edu