PE 226 Advanced Hard Core (2 credits)
Prerequisite PE 126 or instructor permission.
Course Description This is an intermediate course designed to maintain and progress core functioning to enhance the spine’s ability to withstand the various loads and forces that it encounters during activities of daily living, sport and exercise.
Course Content A. Medical clearance for exercise B. Benefits of physical fitness C. Assessment of 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. Assess the health-related components of fitness to advance an exercise prescription unique to one’s personal expression and choice to enhance 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 advanced static and dynamic techniques with and without exercise equipment to enhance 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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