KIN 1009 - Applied Fitness

Credits: 3
This course will provide an introduction and overview of fitness principles and focuses on the student applying the five components of physical fitness in developing a personalized exercise program. The student will learn the standard methods of fitness, testing for each component, and complete these tests on themselves and fellow classmates. Students will be introduced to a variety of exercise styles and techniques and learn how to use a variety of equipment to improve the different components of fitness. Each student will be required to work at his/her prescribed level of fitness during the class. Exercise logs, journals, and assignments will be used to monitor each student’s progress.