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Jan 15, 2025
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HPE 225 - Fundamentals of Fitness Theory, Programming and Assessment
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Description
This course provides students with the theoretical and practical basis to properly select and utilize instrumentation and techniques for assessing physical fitness and prescribing exercise based on a subject’s tolerance for physical activity. Students practice, analyze and validate field tests through laboratory experiences by discussing results. Special emphasis is given to risk factors, injuries, environmental factors, motivation and their role in the physical conditioning of various populations.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Perform appropriate techniques and calculations for health appraisal and fitness evaluations.
- Identify specific exercise movements for major muscle groups.
- Identify risk factors requiring consultation with medical professionals prior to participation in physical activity or prior to major increases in physical activity intensities and habits.
- Explain the role of exercise for individuals with stable disease or no disease.
- Develop exercise programs by designing individualized and group components that apply proper prescription variables.
- Apply behavioral psychology, group dynamics and learning techniques to design interventions intended to influence health behavior change.
- Analyze concepts related to the prevention, recognition and management of injuries associated with physical activity participation.
- Explain physiological changes associated with pregnancy, human development and aging that may require adaptations to exercise prescription.
Listed Topics
- The physical fitness and wellness concept
- Cardiovascular endurance assessment
- Principles of cardiovascular exercise prescription
- Body composition assessment
- Principles of nutrition and weight management
- Strength training principles
- Strength and muscular endurance assessment techniques
- Principles for developing flexibility
- Muscular flexibility assessment
- Cardiovascular disease risk management
- Exercise testing and prescription for special populations
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: - Communication
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 04/12/2024
Last Reviewed: 04/12/2024
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