CCOG for PE 182Q Fall 2024


Course Number:
PE 182Q
Course Title:
Self-Paced Fitness I
Credit Hours:
1
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
30

Course Description

Introduces a self-paced physical exercise program encompassing cardiovascular conditioning, strength training and flexibility exercises. Incorporates individual and independent physical exercise and requires tracking exercises in a log/journal. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon successful completion of this class students should be able to: 

  1. Incorporate flexibility, cardiovascular conditioning and strength training in future exercise programs.
  2. Track fitness activity.
  3. Apply principles, terminology, and techniques for overall conditioning.

Aspirational Goals

1. Apply skills/techniques for lifelong fitness.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

  • Pre/post fitness testing
  • Personal program records/emails
  • Incorporate flexibility, cardiovascular conditioning and strength training in future individual exercise program

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

  • Warm-ups, cool-downs
  • Benefits of varied training/fitness choices
  • Monitor the intensity of cardiovascular exercise  via target heart rate and perceived rate of exertion (RPE)
  • Personal fitness program design
  • Components of fitness
  • Appreciation and benefits of lifelong fitness

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

  • Incorporate warm ups and cool downs in their weekly exercise routine.