HEU – HealthEU

Tennis I

HEU 1000, 1 s.h.
This course is an introductory tennis course. Students will apply learned skills, strategies and rules for singles and doubles play. The course includes an exploration of the history of tennis.

Self-Defense

HEU 1020, 1 s.h.
This course offers instruction in self-defense techniques that are easy to learn and perform. Using techniques from various martial arts, students learn practical self-defense maneuvers for the most common real world situations from the perspective of personal safety.

Golf I

HEU 1050, 1 s.h.
Golf I is an introductory course in the basics of the sport. Instruction will include all aspects of the game from the fundamentals of the swing to putting and chipping. Students will learn the rules and the etiquette of the game.

Pickleball

HEU 1030, 1 s.h.

Experience the excitement of pickleball, a fast-paced paddle sport that blends elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. A game suitable for players of all ages and skill levels, pickleball offers an enjoyable way to stay active and enrich your well-being. In a fun, supportive environment, you will engage in practice activities and game play, designed to enhance your knowledge, skills, and confidence on the court.

Aerobic Conditioning & Weight Training

HEU 1090, 1 s.h.
This course is designed to engage students in daily physiological fitness activities to meet the needs of the individual student in both weight training and cardiorespiratory training.  The student will learn the necessary components to design and implement a program based on their individual goals.

Introduction to Flatwater Kayaking

HEU 1100, 1 s.h.

This is an introductory course in the basics of flatwater (lake and river) kayaking. This course will focus on paddling skills, water safety, and navigation. Students will develop the ability to effectively plan a flatwater kayaking trip while understanding water features and kayaking technique. This course meets in a nontraditional format and will include weekend full day paddling trips.

Joyful Living

HEU 1345, 2 s.h.
In our currently fast paced routines, we often miss moments of unexpected joy and gratitude.  Joyful Living: Embracing Gratitude and Joy for a Balanced Life is a transformative course designed to empower you to reflect on your personal values and incorporate gratitude and joy into your daily life. Through a combination of self-reflection, mindfulness exercises, and practical techniques, you will explore the profound impact of gratitude and joy on overall wellness and develop an action plan to integrate these practices beyond the course.

Foraging and Wild Foods

HEU 1719, 1 s.h.

This course introduces foraging and provides an opportunity to connect with the natural world in a different way. Throughout the course, we will introduce the botany, taxonomy, and ecology of edible wild foods while also discussing the historical and cultural knowledges connected to the natural world. Students will deepen their connection to the natural world, develop an ethic of care for local environments, and experience the mental health benefits the outdoors can provide. The course will meet in a nontraditional format and will include off-campus trips.

Water Aerobics for All

HEU 1721, 1 s.h.
Dive right into this one-hour, low-impact shallow water aerobics class is designed to promote
physical fitness, enhance cardiovascular health, and support overall wellness in a supportive and
inclusive environment. Whether you’re new to exercise or a seasoned fitness enthusiast, this
course provides a fun and effective way to improve strength, flexibility, and endurance. No
swimming experience required.

Mindful Meditation for Wellbeing

HEU 1610, 2 s.h.
In this course, you’ll explore mindfulness to enhance emotional intelligence, reduce anxiety, and
boost self-awareness using the Koru method of instruction. Based on scientific evidence, it
covers the impact of mindfulness on modern life. Through experiential learning, you’ll gain tools
to reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance decision-making. This is a hands-on practical
course of skill building. Coursework includes a guided ten minutes of on-your-own practice
daily using the Koru app, journaling, and weekly in-person meetings for discussion. By the
course’s end, you’ll have a strong mindfulness foundation for your well-being journey.

The Art of Bread Making

HEU 1730, 1 s.h.
This course introduces students to the art of bread making as you learn the successive stages of producing bread: mixing and kneading, fermentation, shaping, proofing, and baking. Each class will consist of learning the theory and techniques of each stage to optimize bread quality. Students then apply these techniques through activities, experiencing the bread making stage in action. Students will use the craft of bread making to explore the role food plays in our wellness journey and experience the physical and emotional benefits of home baking. The class will also discuss bread in modern society and how modern conveniences have affected our wellness and the well-being of our communities.

Beyond Burnout

HEU 1731, 1 s.h.
This course explores how executive function skills—such as planning, organization, cognitive
flexibility, and self-regulation—directly support wellness, reduce anxiety, and create balance in
academic, personal, and professional life. Students will learn strategies that foster productivity while
also prioritizing mental health, self-care, and joy. The course emphasizes self-awareness and
sustainable habits to prepare students for post-college transitions with resilience and confidence.

Navigating Relationships for Life

HEU 1732, 1 s.h.
While navigating relationships – friendships, collegial, romantic, familial – is a huge component to our everyday lives, most of us have never had the opportunity to examine and develop the skills we need to have the meaningful relationships we want.  Whether you are interested in righting your relationship with yourself, building friendships, maintaining romantic connections, repairing disconnection, or leading authentically, this is the class for you! In this course, students will uncover the values, strengths, and stories they bring into their relationships. Students will develop skills in emotional intelligence, communication, and conflict management to develop trust and vulnerability in their relationships with friends, partners, parents, and more.

Touch Grass

HEU 1733, 1 s.h.
This experiential course integrates yoga, mindfulness, and ecological awareness through embodied practice in natural environments such as Elon Forest and campus green spaces. Students explore how presence, sustainability, and community are cultivated through mindful movement outdoors. Practices draw from yoga asana, breathwork (pranayama), meditation, and somatic inquiry, paired with reflective writing and discussion of wellness frameworks such as the Pancha Maya Kosha (body, breath, mind, intuition, bliss).

Navigating Young Adulthood

HEU 1734, 1 s.h.

This course is designed to help you navigate your transition into young
adulthood with confidence. Together, we’ll explore practical life skills like managing money,
building healthy relationships, finding community, preparing for future careers, and making
choices that support your overall wellness and well-being. Through conversations, reflection,
and hands-on activities, you’ll get to know yourself better, try out real-world strategies, and
strengthen the skills you need to thrive both in and beyond Elon.

Leadership for Positive Change

HEU 1734, 1 s.h.

Leadership has the power to shape communities and inspire meaningful change when grounded in purpose and connection. Leadership for Positive Change is an interactive course designed to support participants in discovering their own leadership potential and understanding how leadership can be practiced in everyday life. Through reflection, dialogue, and activities, participants will explore Relational Leadership, the Social Change Model, and the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership.

Game Changers: Purposeful Sport Leadership

HEU 1736, 1 s.h.

This hands-on, one-credit course paired with the Sport Management & Media Living Learning Community introduces first-year students to the foundations of purposeful and values-driven leadership in sport. Grounded in Kouzes and Posner’s The Leadership Challenge, the course guides students in understanding and applying the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership within sport and related professional contexts. The course will include off-campus trips. Offered fall.