PEH 284: Foundations of Fitness

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Class Program

Exercise Science

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091870

Meets Degree Requirements For

General Elective

Description

Introduces the essential principles of fitness and exercise and is intended to be one of the first steps in the preparation of individuals as fitness professionals. Provides the fundamental theories, applications and personal experiences necessary for a comprehensive understanding of fitness as a profession and as a lifestyle.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Understand physical education as we know it today, as well as its evolution through history.

Describe various careers in physical education and talk with professionals within our community.

Be able to decide on a career move in a profession that is related or in Fitness Management.

Introduction to benefits of being physically active and living a healthy lifestyle.

Have practical experience in this profession.

Network with other professionals related to this profession.

The student will be able to choose a career in the health related profession.

The student will be able to assess, describe and prescribe fitness programs.

Core Topics

Fitness, physical education and health evolution and global formation and history
Introduction to professions in physical fitness
Introduction to cardiorespiratory and muscular system in the human body
Evaluating fitness risks of clients and athletic populations
Exposure to fitness industry and career choices
Explain the correlation between physical fitness and lifelong health.