STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

         A.      Define physical fitness and its benefits.

         B.      Enhance motivation and locus of control related to physical fitness.

         C.      Use ways to promote safety of exercise participation.

         D.      Explain basic principles and benefits of circuit training

         E.      Practice various types of circuit training programs.

         F.      Review and measure cardiorespiratory endurance.

         G.      Describe and assess muscular strength and endurance.

         H.      Employ both a cardiorespiratory and a muscular strength and endurance circuit program.

         I.      Employ a flexible routine.

         J.      Assess body composition and calculate recommended body weight.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Physical fitness

 II.     Introduction to circuit training

         A.      Benefits of circuit training

         B.      Types of circuit training programs

 III.    Assessment of physical fitness

         A.      Health-related components of physical fitness

         B.      Muscular strength and endurance

         C.      Flexibility

         D.      Body composition