Appropriate for First Year students.

TimeDaysLocationInstructorGERCreditOPUS Class NumberSyllabus (Tentative)
8:30am-9:45am
TuTh
Woodruff PE Cntr Aerobic 4th f
Kay Stewart. PPF. 12007 TBA.

January 13, 2010- April 26, 2010

Semester Details:

Content: Course Objectives: To improve and/or maintain cardiovascular and muscular endurance, to enhance the students practical and cognitive knowledge in fitness and nutrition concepts, and to establish a sound, individual exercise program that may be maintained throughout life. The main activity component of this class will be resistance training without the use of heavy weight lifting equipment. Students will be exposed to various tools including; Bosu trainers, stability balls, body bars, and hand weights. Aerobic exercise will be blended with activities that build strength and endurance for a total body workout.

Particulars: Fulfills Principles of Physical Fitness requirement. Two written quizzes. Pre and post physical fitness assessment. Textbook required. Other forms of cardiovascular and strength activities will be incorporated throughout the semester.

Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources

  1. Fahey et al. Mayfield Publishers, 8th edition (BRIEF), 2008. Fit and Well:Core Concepts and Labs in Physical Fitness and Wellness.

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