STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      These outcomes do not necessarily reflect the exact sequence or full scope of the course materials.

 II.     To recognize the role of form, intensity, duration and frequency as components of an exercise program.

 III.    To apply tests of flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular fitness and body composition to assess fitness level.

 IV.     To review the contents of a computerized analysis of the five components of fitness evaluated.

 V.      To design realistic improvement goals in each of the areas tested.

 VI.     To design a program to address any deficiencies revealed in the initial fitness testing.

 VII.    To recognize the basic components of a proper warm-up and cool-down.

 VIII.   To formulate a basic understanding of the key elements of strength training.

 IX.     To formulate a basic understanding of the key elements of endurance training.

 X       To use the concept of monitoring heart rate to assess intensity of exercise.

 XI.     To examine current findings in the area of exercise, physical fitness and wellness via readings included in the Fitness Center manual.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Introduction to Basic Exercise Principles and the significance of form, intensity, duration and frequency and as they relate to an exercise program.

 II.     Review of medical history and fitness goals.

 III.    Assessment of blood pressure, heart rate, flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular fitness and body composition.

 IV.     Review of computerized analysis of all fitness components evaluated.

 V.      Essential elements of a proper warm-up and cool-down.

 VI.     Introduction to strength training routines available in the Fitness Center.

 VII.    Introduction to a basic running program designed to improve cardiovascular endurance.

 VIII.   Introduction to specific exercise designed to address any deficiencies revealed in initial fitness testing.

 IX.     Reassessment of blood pressure, heart rate, flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular fitness and body composition.