Students at various fitness levels participate in a choreographed exercise/dance and step class for the improvement of cardiovascular fitness, strength and flexibility.

Use walking to develop cardiovascular fitness and lose weight. This course emphasizes both muscular endurance and flexibility.

The principle course focus is that of self-responsibility for well-being. Concentration is on aspects of wellness and conditioning that can be personally controlled and changed. Included are didactic and practical applications of principles for a comprehensive conditioning and wellness program in the context of creating a healthy lifestyle from a wellness perspective.

Participate in a vigorous running workout. Intervals ranging in distance from 200-800 meters form the basis of the workout.

Organizations grow by serving the needs of customers. These needs are frequently changing; at times even the customers themselves don’t accurately express what they need. The key to entrepreneurial success is identifying the underlying needs of specific niches within the changing marketplace and then devising a plan which matches your driving passion and unique capabilities […]

The student will be able to evaluate their business concept and write a sound business plan for their entrepreneurial venture. In the process of doing so, the student will be able to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a business concept; collect and organize market research data into a marketing plan; and prepare the financial […]

This first-year experience course focuses on the transition of high school graduates into their first semester of college with an emphasis on developing study strategies, teamwork and problem solving. Basic academic areas will be reviewed to improve skill levels prior to fall semester.

This first-year experience course equips students for transitions in education and life. Students will be actively involved in learning and integrating practical applications to promote success. Students will develop a learning portfolio and an educational plan while enhancing critical thinking and study strategies.

Students will develop and apply soft skills such as self-management, emotional intelligence, interdependence and resiliency in order to promote success in education and in life. Learners will become better equipped as self-advocates in navigating the academic advising and financial aid systems of higher education. Student Education Plans (SEP) and the Life Maps Project will be […]

This course introduces students to the mission, vision and values of Jackson College and introduces students to leadership principles with individual and group service learning projects centered on improving JC’s connections with area high schools, the community and stakeholders.