PE 126 Core Training (2.0 credits)
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. Medical clearance for exercise B. Benefits of physical fitness C. Health-related components of fitness D. Behavior modification and habit building E. Goal-setting and evaluation F. Motivational techniques G. Exercise prescription and implementation H. Self-awareness; self-worth; confidence I. Safety, rules and strategies J. Hip and trunk mobility K. Abdominal and low back muscular strength and endurance L. Balance and stability M. Neural control and cues for stabilization N. Components of a warm up and cool down O. Postural techniques
Student Outcomes
1. Identify medical clearance for safe participation in exercise and the benefits of participation in a comprehensive fitness program.
2. Identify the health-related components of fitness to develop an exercise prescription for oneself unique to one’s personal expression and choice to improve hip and trunk mobility and abdominal and low back muscular strength and endurance.
3. Identify the benefits of exercise to improve one’s health and wellness through the development of SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound) goals for the purpose of self-analysis, self-discovery, and self-reflection and continued motivation.
4. 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.
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 40
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 40
Potential Methods
A. Individual Self Assessment B. Progress Monitoring using a Log/Journal C. Discussions D. Performance tasks E. Video upload F. Written response G. Teacher led feedback H. Peer observation and feedback I. Self-analysis and self-reflection
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