PE 108 Conditioning

Various instructor-led activities utilize fitness equipment to enhance overall fitness. This progressive, cross-training approach is designed to improve strength, endurance, flexibility, and core stability. Nutrition and stress management concepts will be introduced. Repeatable up to 12 credits.

Credits

1

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Gain knowledge and understanding of the benefits of exercise
2. Assess one’s own level of physical fitness
3. Understand the make-up of a quality fitness workout and the five components of health-related fitness
4. Develop and maintain a higher level of physical fitness
5. Understand basic nutrition principles as they relate to lifelong weight maintenance and fueling for performance
6. Develop knowledge and skills of safe cardiovascular, strength and flexibility exercises that help enhance health
7. Develop and/or enhance a positive interest in exercise and conditioning for continued interest, enjoyment, improvement and participation