HPE 102 - Aerobic Fitness
Credits: 2
3 Activity Hours
Description
In this course, students work to improve their fitness level by participating in various types of fitness activities such as step aerobics, circuits, interval training, weights and bands.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Demonstrate improvement in cardiovascular health, muscular strength and endurance.
- Improve their flexibility and reduce body fat.
- Identify fitness activities for different stages of life.
Listed Topics
- Pulse monitoring techniques
- Using formula to find “target heart rate”
- Proper step aerobic techniques
- Correct use of weights and bands for strengthening and endurance
- Introduction to interval and circuit training
Reference Materials
Instructor-approved textbook and materials
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 04/12/2024
Last Reviewed: 04/12/2024
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