Course Description
This is a sports-inspired cardio workout with strength conditioning, toning, and muscle development through interval training. It will challenge students' muscle endurance, balance and coordination by moving through all planes of motion with multi-joint and compound exercises. Options for exercise and intensity will be appropriate for students who are at beginning to advanced levels. The fundamental principles of physical fitness, life-long health and wellness will be discussed.
Repeatable for Credit
Yes
Repeatable Times
Undergrad- Repeatable 3 Times
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe S.M.A.R.T. goal setting.
- Describe benefits of interval training by combining a variety of exercise modes.
- Increase strength and cardiovascular level.
- Analyze heart rate level or perceived exertion relative to your individual workout.
- Describe importance of continuing physical fitness and adhering to good nutritional habits.
Topical Outline
1. Assessment Purpose
2. Variation of Exercise Techniques
3. Interval Training Variation
4. Target Heart Rate Zone
5. Healthy Hydration
6. Five Basic Principles of Physical Fitness
1. Overload Principle
2. The FITT Principle
3. The Specificity Principle
4. The Rest and Recovery Principle
5. The Use or Lose Principle
2. Variation of Exercise Techniques
3. Interval Training Variation
4. Target Heart Rate Zone
5. Healthy Hydration
6. Five Basic Principles of Physical Fitness
1. Overload Principle
2. The FITT Principle
3. The Specificity Principle
4. The Rest and Recovery Principle
5. The Use or Lose Principle