Concepts of Life Fitness
Course Code:
HLP1081
Credit Hours:
3
Effective beginning:
2023-24
Sections:
000
Course Description:A basic course designed to acquaint students with the principles, concepts and values of physical fitness, proper nutrition, and stress management; and the dangers attached to negative lifestyle behaviors. Students will learn to evaluate their fitness, nutrition and stress levels, identify their areas of interest, and design personal exercise prescriptions. Students will participate in a number of health and fitness assessments and will be instructed on the proper use of strength and cardiovascular training equipment.
Course Details
Required textbooks/ course materials:
Fitness & Health, 7th edition, 2013. Human Kinetics, ISBN: 9780736099370
Assignment/course outline:
See first-day handout.
Discipline-level learning outcomes:
REC 1: Prepare individuals and groups to participate in a variety of sports.
REC 2: Demonstrate the ability to officiate various sport activities.
REC 3: Organize large group activities for a variety of sports.
REC 4: Lead group activities in a social setting.
REC 5: Recognize diverse needs of special populations.
REC 6: Describe various aspects of outdoor recreation, education, and conservation.
REC 7: Demonstrate employability skills.
REC 8: Provide care for and demonstrate prevention of athletic injuries.
REC 9: Understand foundations of sport fitness and exercise physiology.
Course-level learning outcomes:
| Course-level student learning outcomes | Discipline-level learning outcomes | Assessment methods |
|---|---|---|
|
Identify and locate various internet sites related to specific fitness training techniques Identify physiological and psychological benefits of fitness activities Identify principles of safety related to various fitness activities Design fitness program for a specific population Identify specific benefits of engaging in fitness activities as a member of a group Identify specific benefits of recording progressions of fitness activity Identify specific modifications of fitness activities for special populations Identify specific heat related illnesses related to fitness activity Identify hydration recommendations for persons engaging in fitness activities Identify specific muscle groups and organs affected by fitness activities Identify exercise that affects specific groups Identify major muscle groups and their functions Identify scientific principles of cardiorespiratory, muscular, and flexibility fitness Identify specific exercises that affect muscle group function Identify various methods to assess cardiorespiratory, muscle, and flexibility fitness body composition |
REC 1 REC 1 REC 1 REC 2 REC 4 REC 4 REC 5 REC 6 REC 6 REC 9 REC 9 REC 9 REC 9 REC 9 REC 9 |
Wirttten Project/Class Presentation, Tests |
Means of accomplishing learning outcomes:
Lecture is the primary method of instruction. Lectures are enhanced by board illustrations, concept maps, and/or power point presentations. Additional teaching strategies may include: use of inquiry, critical thinking, class discussions and/or oral presentations.
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