Work, Wellness, and the Great Outdoors

A two semester learning community

Explore the interconnectedness of work, wellness and the great outdoors
Create an academic plan that balances career goals, personal wellness, and playing in the great outdoors of Utah
Critically examine businesses that prioritize employee wellness, outdoor recreation, and leisure time to save costs and improve the bottom line
Develop your leadership and team work skills through outdoor activities and develop strategies for maintaining physical and mental wellness throughout life
Be successful taking 15 credit hours per semester
Complete most or all of your General Education requirements
Have great instructors
Access to peer advisors, students success advocates, a librarian and an advisor
Get a certificate on your transcript

4 easy steps to plan all your classes for the semester!

Fall 2018

1. Sign up for the Work, Wellness & The Great Outdoors Learning Community (BF) UGS 2300-001 T,H 9:10-10:30 (class # 15471)

2. Select One HF course from this list

COMM 1270 Analysis of Argument (3)

COMM 1500-002 Intro to Media, Business & Ethics (3)

ENGL 2085 Digital Culture (3)

ENGL 3080-001 Studies in Envrnmtl Literature (3)

FCS 3290-001 Ethnic Minority Families (4)

3. Select One AS/SF course from this list

NUTR 1020 Scientific Foundations of Human Nutr & Hlth (3)

PHYS 1110 Physics of the Human Body (3)

H EDU 2095 Intro to Wilderness Medicine (3)

4. Pick 2 more classes of your choice for a total of 15 credits (we recommend math and writing)

Spring 2018 (Students work together to choose their spring classes during fall semester. This is what students chose last year.)

1. Sign up for the Work, Wellness & The Great Outdoors Learning Community (BF) UGS 2305-001 T,H 9:10-10:30

2. Select One HF course from this list

COMM 3040 Communication & Relationships (3)

ENGL 2090 Videogames and Storytelling (3)

FILM 2100 Introduction for Film (4)

3. Select One FF course from this list

ART 2060 Digital Photography (3)

DES 2615 Intro to Design Thinking (3)

THEA 3001 Zen and the Art of Eastern Theatre (3)

4. Pick 2 more classes of your choice for a total of 15 credits (we recommend math, writing, or history)

To learn more about BlockU or to schedule an appointment with the BlockU Advisor, please contact Academic Advising Center at 801-581-8146.

How to Sign Up