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2017-2018 Official General Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]

PED 118 - Solutions in Fitness and Wellness


Students participate in an individualized fitness program.  Each student will be tested for fitness levels in cardio-respiratory, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility and body composition.  Results of the profile will help determine a workout routine for classroom activity.  Discussions on chapter topics (including Wellness topics) and tests will assist students in making healthy lifestyle choices.

Credits: 1
Hours
8 Class Hours, 22 Studio Hours
Note
CV=cardiovascular

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Know and understand the 5 components of fitness.
2.  Develop the skills and knowledge to pass a selective physical fitness test.
3.  Demonstrate improvement in at least one weakness as defined in the pre-assessment profile.
4.  Recognize and apply the fitness principles as it relates to the improvement or maintenance of one’s overall health and wellbeing.