PE 131 Personalized Fitness Program (2 credits)
Course Description
An independent fitness course designed to assist the student with the development of a personal program that promotes lifetime physical fitness, preventative care, and personal wellness based on one’s unique health and wellness needs.
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. Fitness maintenance & progression J. Safety, rules and strategies
Student Outcomes
1. Identify medical clearance for safe participation in exercise and the benefits of participation in a comprehensive fitness program.
2. Assess the health-related components of fitness to develop an exercise prescription for oneself unique to ones’ personal expression and choice to maintain motivation.
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.
4. Apply motivational techniques to enhance continuation of a comprehensive fitness program unique to one’s health and wellness needs.
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 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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