Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2024-2025
LPAP 106 - GARDENING FOR WELLNESS
Long Title: GARDENING FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Department: Lifetime Physical Activity
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Activity Course
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate
Description: There are many health benefits associated with gardening. On average, gardeners live longer than the population as a whole, and have fewer chronic physical and mental disorders. Gardening offers different levels of physical and mental activity and can be adapted to people with any special need. In this course, students are introduced to the basic practices of home gardening and will learn about the physical, mental and environmental benefits of this lifetime activity.