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Health, Fitness, and Wellness

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In Sophia Learning's Health, Fitness, and Wellness course, students will learn and apply knowledge from a broad range of topics in the areas of health, fitness, and wellness to make informed decisions on their own lifestyle choices.

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This is a pass/fail course. You must complete 13 Challenges (formative assessments), 5 Milestones (summative assessments), and 1 Touchstone with an overall score of 70% or better.

Learning outcomes

<p>At the end of the course, you'll be able to:</p> <ul><li>Correlate dimensions of health and wellness, including the roles of mental health, stress, and sleep.</li><li>Distinguish basic elements of nutrition, including nutritional guidelines, appropriate eating patterns, and principles of body composition.</li><li>Determine basic elements of physical fitness and exercise planning.</li><li>Compare key components of health and lifestyle habits that impact long-term wellness.</li></ul>
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Are there additional fees, like books and materials?
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There are no course registration fees or additional fees for material, textbooks or eBooks. Everything is included as part of your membership.

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With Sophia, you determine your own level of time commitment. You can move through course work quickly or slow down your pace.

Are you limited to two courses each month?
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You can take as many courses as you'd like each month and are allowed to be active in two courses at the same time.

Will my plan automatically renew?
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Yes, your membership will automatically renew. At that time, you’ll also be billed for your new membership period.

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If within 30 days of payment you are not satisfied and in that time period no courses have been completed and certified, you can cancel your membership by going into your Profile and under Membership clicking Change, then clicking the Cancel Membership option. You can request a refund by contacting a Learning Coach by email, phone, or chat.“

Frequently asked Science questions

Yes, all Sophia science courses are online and self-paced. This allows learners to complete coursework on a flexible schedule.

Sophia science courses do not require prerequisites, though we recommend students take Anatomy and Physiology I before Anatomy and Physiology II. In general, Sophia science courses are designed as foundational options for beginners.

Many science courses can be taken independently. Some learners choose introductory subjects first for foundational knowledge. For learners pursuing nursing degrees, the Sophia Nursing Pathway offers a recommended 13-course sequence where courses build upon previously learned material.

Some Sophia science courses can be taken with an optional 1-credit virtual lab or lab-based activities that are completed online. 

Yes, science courses are commonly taken by students pursuing nursing and healthcare degrees. Always confirm specific program requirements with your university. You may consider the Sophia Nursing Pathway to build your foundation.

Yes, Sophia’s science courses are ACE-recommended and designed to transfer to colleges and universities. Transfer policies may vary by institution. We recommend checking with your school before starting your Sophia course.

Sophia science courses may fulfill general education science requirements. Transfer policies may vary by institution. We recommend checking with your school before starting your Sophia course.

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