Adult Fitness
- Course Number:
- PE 182H
- Transcript Title:
- Adult Fitness
- Created:
- Aug 15, 2022
- Updated:
- Aug 15, 2022
- Total Credits:
- 1
- Lecture Hours:
- 0
- Lecture / Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 30
- Satisfies Cultural Literacy requirement:
- No
- Satisfies General Education requirement:
- No
- Grading Options
- A-F, P/NP, Audit
- Default Grading Options
- A-F
- Repeats available for credit:
- 2
Course Description
Includes exercises and activities which strengthen and condition specific large muscle groups, improve cardiovascular fitness and flexibility. Audit available.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate improved physical conditioning
- Design a lifelong fitness program
- Recognize and apply the value and benefits of physical fitness
Suggested Outcome Assessment Strategies
- Demonstrations
- Records and Portfolios
- Pre and Post Testing of Physical Fitness
- Individual Programs
- Written Exams and Assignments
Course Activities and Design
Walking, running, lifting of moderate weights and other aerobic activities as determined by instructor in consultation student. May involve the use of training machines and devises to develop cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength. Progress recorded by student and overall process monitored and evaluated by instructor.
Course Content
SUBJECT MATTER: (TOPICAL AREAS)
- Principles of cardiovascular fitness
- Techniques of resistance
- Benefits and appreciation of physical fitness
- Develop flexibility training
- Body composition
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
- Practice warm up and cool down
- Demonstrate exercises for individual programs
- Operate exercise equipment safely using proper technique
- Demonstrate safe and appropriate program progression of exercises
Department Notes
Each student supplies his/her own clothing. Clothing should be loose and comfortable fitting for exercise. Shoes are mandatory and should be designed for walking or jogging.