CCOG for PE 184N Fall 2025
- Course Number:
- PE 184N
- Course Title:
- Physical Activity for Weight Management II
- Credit Hours:
- 1
- Lecture Hours:
- 0
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 30
Course Description
Continues to explore independent and applied physical exercise programs to promote physical activity in all areas of fitness, including: cardiovascular, resistance training, and flexibility/mobility, with a goal to improve body composition. Explores healthy behavior change through exercise, nutrition, and habits. Prerequisites: PE 182W. Audit available.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate improved cardiovascular and muscular conditioning, flexibility, mobility and body composition through individually planned exercise program.
- Demonstrate behavior change techniques to improve overall fitness and well being.
- Design a life-long fitness program.
Aspirational Goals
To provide accountability and motivation to participate in weekly physical activity and develop a life-long fitness plan.
Course Activities and Design
- Pre and Post Assessment
- Maintain Physical Activity Log
- Participate in Online Discussions
Outcome Assessment Strategies
- Pre/Post physical activity and optional body composition testing.
- Individual fitness participation.
- Personal physical activity log and journal.
- Participation in discussion assignments.
- Introduction quiz over course requirements and syllabus.
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
- Setting Physical Activity Goals with S.M.A.R.T and F.I.T.T principles
- Explore the Components of Fitness including cardiovascular, resistance training, and flexibility and mobility.
- Intensity monitoring via target heart rate
- Explore nutrition habits to support weight management
- Explore further components of health and wellness to create life-long fitness program