PE 1063 - Aerobic Exercise

Credits: 2
Hours/Week: Lecture NoneLab None
Course Description: A fitness class in understanding the principles applied to aerobic exercise as a means of achieving weight loss and cardiovascular conditioning. Emphasis also placed on muscle strength and endurance and development of flexibility. A variety of aerobic activities will be offered. Offered F, S.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

Individual fitness assessment and evaluation
Importance of exercise and physical fitness
Cardiovascular system and aerobic fitness
Types of cardiovascular exercise
Importance of flexibility
Strength and muscular endurance
Healthy lifestyle habits
Prevention of cardiovascular disease

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

discuss the advantages of acquiring and maintaining adequate muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility throughout their lifespan.
identify how current behavior may or may not be keeping them healthy.
assess current fitness levels.
discuss the role of exercise in the management of stress.
identify target heart rate range.
determine whether their exercise program is intense enough to elevate and maintain your heart rate within that range.
explain guidelines for safely beginning and progressing in an aerobic fitness program.
describe how they can keep healthy and well as they age.
participate in group fitness activities.

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PE 1063 - Aerobic Exercise