HPE-110 Physical Conditioning
A blend of aerobic activity and weight training designed to improve one's overall fitness level and encourage participation in physical fitness activities for a lifetime. Fitness testing, discussions/lecture, and individualized, workouts will be incorporated throughout the semester.
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Course Outline
Department
Health Science and Human Performance
Course Description
A blend of aerobic activity and weight training designed to improve one's overall fitness level and encourage participation in physical fitness activities for a lifetime. Fitness testing, discussions/lecture, and individualized, workouts will be incorporated throughout the semester.
Credit Hours
1Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered
Spring
Course Learning Outcomes
- Create and actively participate in a personal fitness program designed to improve the major components of physical fitness (eg. muscular strength, muscle endurance, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and body composition).
- Evaluate daily fitness workouts.
- Describe the life-long importance of physical fitness.
- Implement plans for improvement based on fitness test data.
Topic Outline
- 1. Use of safe exercise techniques
- 2. Muscular strength training exercises
- 3. Muscular endurance training exercises
- 4. Flexibility exercises
- 5. Aerobic activities
- 6. Body composition and body fat percentages
- 7. Strategies for exercise adherence
- 8. Healthy lifestyle behaviors
- 9. Cardiovascular fitness
- 10. Professional certification requirements
- 11. Physical fitness assessment