- Date:
- 30-MAY-2007
- Posted by:
- Curriculum Office
- Course Number:
- PE 182Q
- Course Title:
- Self-Paced Fitness
- Credit Hours:
- 1
- Lecture hours:
- 0
- Lecture/Lab hours:
- 0
- Lab hours:
- 30
- Special Fee:
- $12
Course Description
Provides opportunity to develop regular physical fitness habits for everyday schedule. Faculty assesses student through pre/post fitness testing and required consultations. Due to independent format it is intended for those with a high level of fitness. Requires active email account.
Addendum to Course Description
Student provides appropriate sport clothing activity. Sport shoes designed for aerobics, walking or jogging are required.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Improve physical conditioning
Improve cardiovascular conditioning
Develop skills/techniques for lifelong fitness program
Recognize/develop skills for holistic health
Develop/apply principles, terminology, and techniques for overall conditioning
Outcome Assessment Strategies
- Pre/post fitness testing
- Individual fitness programs/participation
- Personal program records/emails
- Written assignments
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
- Warm-ups, cool-downs
- Benefits of varied training/fitness choices
- Target heart rate zone training
- Perceived rate of exertion technique
- Components of fitness
- Appreciation and benefits of lifelong fitness
- Safety concepts
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:
- Practice warm-ups, cool-downs
- Maintain ongoing fitness records for personal program
- Apply present physical condition to appropriate fitness choices
- Alter exercise choices for special weather and physical conditions
- Choose appropriate/safe exercises from variety available for personal program
- Recognize muscle charts for use in selecting appropriate fitness exercises
