Happiness Sciences

3 semester credits. This course focuses on individual skills to succeed in social and personal life. It provides an introduction to the science of happiness, integrating findings from positive psychology, behavioural genetics, neuroscience, and behavioural economics. The course offers a set of tools and techniques to transform problems into learning opportunities and to develop and apply strategies and skills that promote overall progress in a person's psychological, physical, and social well-being.

3 semester credits. Work life requires a high degree of mental clarity and focus. Without effective tools to deal with pressure, the result is often emotional, mental, and physiological imbalance at work as well as at home. However, it is possible to live up to daily challenges with clarity, kindness, and happiness. This course presents approaches to acquiring these skills. Mindfulness training is an active observation and training of the neural networks of our brain. The course aims to offer students the opportunity to achieve previously inconceivable levels of concentration in order to unlock the power of a focused mind.

3 semester credits. In the 1900’s, fitness pioneer Joseph Pilates designed and refined a series of exercises to rehabilitate himself from poor health and physical conditions from which he suffered in the early part of his life. Students will explore the health benefits and the physical practice of Pilates, a form of low-impact, whole-body exercise adaptable to all fitness levels. Students will learn about alignment, breathing, strengthening, balance, flexibility, and awareness as they progress through Pilates exercises and learn how to intelligently move their body. Students will also identify and evaluate the characteristics of exercises which are optimal for modern lifestyles, long-term health and wellness, individual needs, as well as rehabilitation and injury prevention. Basic anatomy and physiology as related to Pilates as well as healthy diet principals will also be covered.

3 semester credits. This course focuses on individual skills and group competences needed in any successful working environment. It provides the tools and techniques that allow the creation of positive working relationships, encourage effective and helpful patterns of communication, and improve the well-being of both individuals and teams.

Cross-listed from Philosophy

Cross-listed from Religious Studies

Cross-listed from Sports Sciences

Cross-listed from Sports Sciences

Cross-listed from Sports Sciences

Cross-listed from Sports Sciences