HEED-100 Introduction to Lifetime Fitness

This course is designed to provide the student with the principles and methods necessary to maintain personal fitness and health. The concept of wellness, and the roles that physical fitness, nutrition, weight management, and stress play in personal wellness development are examined. Participation in labs, classroom activities, and take-home assignments will assist students in evaluating their personal fitness levels as well as developing a strategy for improvement.

Credits

1

Hours Weekly

1 hour weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Develop a definition of the components of wellness and physical fitness.
2. 2. Demonstrate the principles and concepts involved in fitness and exercise by
   developing a personal fitness program.
3. 3. Analyze fitness and health assessments, including blood pressure, body composition,
   flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and muscular fitness.
4. 4. Analyze one’s level of fitness using various fitness assessments.
5. 5. Summarize the factors that limit fitness development and maintenance.
6. 6. Describe the benefits gained from participation in various fitness development
   activities.
7. 7. Design a strategy for personal fitness development.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Develop a definition of the components of wellness and physical fitness.
2. 2. Demonstrate the principles and concepts involved in fitness and exercise by
   developing a personal fitness program.
3. 3. Analyze fitness and health assessments, including blood pressure, body composition,
   flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and muscular fitness.
4. 4. Analyze one’s level of fitness using various fitness assessments.
5. 5. Summarize the factors that limit fitness development and maintenance.
6. 6. Describe the benefits gained from participation in various fitness development
   activities.
7. 7. Design a strategy for personal fitness development.