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PHED 1338 - Concepts of Physical Fitness



Concepts and use of selected physiological variable of fitness, individual testing and consultation, and the organization of sports and fitness programs.

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

  • describe the elements of health-related physical fitness, performance related physical fitness, inactivity, and hypokinetic diseases on health and wellness;
  • distinguish the influence of personal behavior and responsibility on the development, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases, stress, and addictions;
  • compare and contrast the relationships among physical activity, nutrition, and body composition;
  • participate in physical fitness activities that will aid in assessing personal health related fitness;
  • and design, implement, and evaluate fitness programs to promote societal lifetime physical fitness.

Credit Hour(s): 3

Lecture Hour(s): 48



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