CCOG for PE 182W Winter 2025
- Course Number:
- PE 182W
- Course Title:
- Physical Activity for Weight Management I
- Credit Hours:
- 1
- Lecture Hours:
- 0
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 30
Course Description
Introduces an independent and applied physical exercise program to promote physical activity in all areas of fitness including cardiovascular, resistance training, and flexibility/mobility. Explore healthy behavior change through exercise, nutrition, and habits. Audit available.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion of the course students should be able to:
- Demonstrate individually planned exercise skills that lead to improved cardiovascular conditioning and body composition.
- Apply behavior change techniques to improve overall fitness and well being.
- Design a life-long fitness program.
Aspirational Goals
To provide accountability and motivation to participate in weekly physical activity and develop a life-long fitness plan.
Course Activities and Design
- Pre and Post Assessment
- Maintain Physical Activity Log
- Participate in Online Discussions
Outcome Assessment Strategies
- Pre/Post Physical Exercise Assessment and optional circumferences/BMI
- Weekly Exercise Log to track physical exercise
- Participation in discussion assignments.
- Introduction Quiz
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
- Setting Physical Activity Goals with S.M.A.R.T and F.I.T.T principles
- Explore the Components of Fitness including cardiovascular, resistance training, and flexibility and mobility.
- Intensity monitoring via target heart rate
- Explore nutrition habits to support weight management
- Explore further components of health and wellness to create life-long fitness program