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Course Syllabus

PE 1073 Circuit Training

  • Division: Social and Behavioral Science
  • Department: Physical Education
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 0; Lab: 2
  • Repeatable: Yes.
  • Semesters Offered: TBA
  • Semester Approved: Fall 2022
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2027
  • End Semester: Summer 2028
  • Optimum Class Size: 24
  • Maximum Class Size: 24

Course Description

This course is a physical education activity class combining aerobic and strength training exercises utilizing the weight and aerobic machines in the fitness center at the activity center. This class is repeatable up to 2 times for credit.

Justification

Physical activity is an important component of lifetime health and wellness. Physical activity can lead to positive physiological and psychological outcomes. Obesity, cardiovascular disease, Type-II diabetes, osteoporosis and cancer risk may be reduced with physical activity. Physical activity has been identified as an effective antidepressant and treatment for depression. This class will provide access to physical activity for students enrolled.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will learn the ability to use a variety of weight machines and proper training methods.
  2. Students will be able to create their own workout plans.
  3. Students will be able so see personal incremental growth in strength, flexibility, and endurance as they regularly attend class and perform the required exercises.

Course Content

This course will cover Aerobic and Anaerobic training methods as well as pre and post assessments of body composition, strength, flexibility and endurance.