PE 192 Independent Fitness Activities (1 credit)
Prerequisite PE 190 or PE 191 with at least a 2.0 grade.
Course Description
An independent physical activity course designed and monitored through self-reporting to the instructor. Students will implement comprehensive independent fitness programs that are flexible and convenient to promote cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and improve body composition.
Course Content
A. Fitness components
B. Benefits of a fitness program
C. Energy balance
D. Exercise intensity
Student Outcomes
1. Assess and compare the components of fitness.
2. Assess and evaluate progress in the components of fitness.
3. Adherence to a self-paced independent exercise program.
4. Examine the benefits of a regular fitness program.
5. Analyze how a regular exercise program and a healthy nutritional lifestyle impacts energy balance.
6. Articulate appropriate exercise intensity.
7. Summarize the strategies utilized to enhance adherence to a self-paced independent exercise program.
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. Practical Demonstration and Assessment of Skills
B. Teacher observation
C. Discussions
D. Written evaluation
E. Self evaluation of fitness components
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