Aerobic Fitness
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General
Prefix
PESS
Course Number
120
Course ID
00003691
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Health and Wellness Professions
Description
Designed to enhance cardiovascular health by studying appropriate physiological principles. Students also will participate in one or more forms of aerobic exercises; e.g. walking, running, swimming, cycling, skiing, dancing, etc.
Credits
Min
1
Max
1
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Define the five components of physical fitness.
Outcome
Summarize the overload principle and how aerobic and muscular endurance are maintained throughout one's lifetime.
Outcome
Evaluate major lifestyle behaviors associated with heart disease and how to reduce one's risk.
Outcome
Identify common measures of aerobic fitness and perform several field based tests.
Outcome
Evaluate and measure body composition and explain the importance of a desirable ratio of lean to fat body tissue.
Outcome
Participate to improve physical fitness.