PE 140 Total Fitness (2 credits)
Course Description
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of fitness through instruction and individual participation. The course will cover aspects of self - care, cardiorespiratory training, muscular fitness concepts, benefits of agility and balance training, development of core strength, flexibility and mobility to promote physical fitness.
Course Content
A. Benefits of exercise and improved fitness
B. Assessment of fitness components
C. Exercise technique, demonstration and participation
D. Safety and technique for exercise programming
E. Goal setting theory and practice
Student Outcomes
1. Identify the benefits of exercise to improve one’s health and wellness to develop goal setting technique to affect behavioral change.
2. Assess and monitor one’s fitness variables to develop a safe and effective program.
3. Demonstrate physical activity or exercise using safe and effective techniques to enhance all components of fitness.
4. Apply motivational techniques to enhance a healthy lifestyle and adherence to a comprehensive fitness program.
Degree Outcomes
Global Citizenship: Graduates will be able to critically examine the relationship between self, community, and/or environments, and to evaluate and articulate potential impacts of choices, actions, and contributions for the creation of sustainable and equitable systems.
Program Outcome: Graduates will increase their awareness, knowledge and behavioral skills regarding the role of physical activity and exercise as a foundation for life-long health and wellness.
Lecture Contact Hours 10
Lab Contact Hours 20
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 30
Potential Methods
A. Goal Setting and Assessment
B. Practical Demonstration of Exercise Techniques
C. Instructor, peer and self-evaluation
D. Discussions and/or written self-reflection
E. Fitness Assessments
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