Objectives:

Upon completion of the course, students will

1. have basic concepts and knowledge about physical fitness.

2. have practical experience in a variety of conditioning and fitness regimens.

3. develop an active life style with particular focus on aerobic fitness.

Outline of Content:

Theories

1. Definition and Components of Physical Fitness

a. Cardiorespiratory Endurance

b. Muscular Strength and Endurance

c. Flexibility

d. Body Composition

e. Neuromuscular Relaxation

2. Principles of Training and Safety Precautions

a. Principles of training

b. Three segments of a workout

c. Safety precautions of training

3. Exercise Prescription

a. Frequency

b. Intensity

c. Time / Duration

d. Type of exercise

4. Nutrition and Weight Control

a. Basic nutrition

b. Energy balance

c. Effects of exercise on weight control

Practical

1. Fitness room equipment usage

2. Flexibility exercise

3. Body composition evaluation

4. Walking, jogging, running

5. Group Exercise: Aerobic dance, step aerobics, kick-box aerobics

6. Endurance type games

7. Basic muscular conditioning techniques

8. Circuit training

9. Relaxation techniques

Assessment:

Attendance / Participation 40%

Skill Examination 40%

Written Examination 20%

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