PE 126 Core Training (1 credit)
Course Description
This course is designed to improve core functioning to improve the spine’s ability to withstand the various loads and forces that it encournters during activities of daily living, sport and exercise.
Course Content
A. Hip and trunk mobility
B. Abdominal and low back muscular strength and endurance
C. Balance and stability
D. Neural control and cues for stabilization
E. Components of a warm up and cool down
F. Postural techniques
Student Outcomes
1. Demonstrate the techniques and exercises for hip and trunk mobility and abdominal and low back muscular strength and endurance.
2. Demonstrate static and dynamic techniques with and without exercise equipment to improve postural distortions and slow the rate of reduced proprioception, balance, and stability that occur with normal aging overall balance.
3. Demonstrate an appropriate, safe warm up and cool down.
Degree Outcomes
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.
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.
Lecture Contact Hours 0
Lab Contact Hours 20
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 20
Potential Methods
A. Goal setting and assessment of goals
B. Practical demonstration of exercise techniques
C. Instructor, peer and self-evaluation
D. Discussions and/or self-refleciton (variety of methods)
E. Fitness Assessments
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