Scribner Seminar Program
Course Description
The Human Body, from Science to Society
Instructor(s): Patricia Fehling, Exercise Science
Description: What happens to the human body when science and society clash? What types
of decisions do we make about food, exercise, body weight, and anti-aging products?
Do we make decision about health care, exercise and wellness based upon societal norms
or informed science? In this seminar, students will explore the myriad of physiological
and sociocultural factors that cause or contribute to certain human health conditions.
Students will investigate such topics as ideal body weight, body image, proper diet,
and appropriate exercise regimens. Additionally, students will consider how perceptions
of exercise, fitness, and health are influenced by aging, physical disability, or
injury.
Course Offered