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10145132 Path to Personal Development
Course Information
Description
Students will use one’s strengths to increase overall well-being, examine the connection between one’s mind and body, design a plan to live a more meaningful, present life, and create positive habits that assist in coping with life’s challenges.
Total Credits
1

Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Use one’s strengths to increase overall well-being
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral Presentation, Test, Reflection
    Criteria
    Identify personal strengths
    Describe ways personal strengths are demonstrated in everyday life
    Explain concepts related to strengths
    Apply personal strengths to everyday experiences and situations
    Develop strategies for intentionally using strengths to support personal well-being
    Speak so others understand
    Reflection response includes specific examples and relates to the topic

  2. Examine the connection between one’s mind and body
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral Presentation, Test, Reflection
    Criteria
    Identify practices that support mind-body awareness
    Describe personal experiences with mind-body practices
    Explain concepts related to the mind-body connection
    Apply mind-body practices to everyday experiences and situations
    Assess the impact of mind-body practices on personal awareness and well-being
    Speak so others understand
    Reflection response includes specific examples and relates to the topic

  3. Develop strategies to live a more meaningful, present life
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral Presentation, Test, Reflection
    Criteria
    Identify personal values and sources of meaning
    Describe experiences and activities that contribute to a meaningful life
    Explain concepts related to meaning and present-moment awareness
    Apply meaningful-life practices to everyday experiences and situations
    Develop strategies for incorporating meaning and present-moment awareness into daily life
    Speak so others understand
    Reflection response includes specific examples and relates to the topic

  4. Develop positive habits that support coping with life’s challenges
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral Presentation, Test, Reflection
    Criteria
    Identify positive habits and small changes that support personal well-being
    Describe strategies for developing and maintaining positive habits
    Explain concepts related to habits and behavior change
    Identify goals, supports, and potential obstacles related to habit development
    Develop strategies for incorporating positive habits into daily life
    Speak so others understand
    Reflection response includes specific examples and relates to the topic