STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

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

 II.     To formulate a basic understanding of the primary components of fitness.

 III.    To assess components of their personal fitness via self and instructor administered tests of: flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular fitness and body composition.

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

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

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

 VII.    To create an exercise program that will help each student attain a level of fitness that is at or above the 70th percentile in the areas of cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, and body composition.

 VIII.   To use the concept of monitoring heart rate to evaluate the intensity of each exercise performed.

 IX.     To practice circuit training as part of each workout.

 X       To use other exercise options including the cardiovascular equipment, specialized weight machines, and dumbbells available in the Fitness Center

 XI.     To examine current findings in the area of exercise, nutrition, weight loss, stress, heart disease, flexibility, joint care, strength, maturation, and wellness via readings in the Fitness Center manual.

 

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Introduction to Basic Exercise Principles and the significance of form, intensity, duration and frequency 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 Aerobic Circuit Training.

 VII.    Introduction to additional exercise options including specialized weight machines, dumbbells, and cardiovascular machines.

 VIII.   Select readings from the Fitness Center manual that address, diet, weight loss, stress, strength, flexibility, maturation and aging, and wellness.

 IX.     Opportunity to complete additional fitness tests not included in initial or final assessment.

 X       Option of taking written or internet tests over any of the 13 units included in the Fitness Center manual.

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