Academic Courses
Course Descriptions
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PE 105 | Beginning Resistance Training | (1-1) 2 Cr. Hrs. |
Course Description
Instruction will stress the development of strong muscle growth and bone health, as well as improvement of cardiovascular function through the use of resistance bands, X-er tubes, stability balls and free weights.
Prerequisites
(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)
- None.
Course Competencies
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Explain the function of resistance training.
- Demonstrate proper body alignment.
- Demonstrate the proper use of free weights, resistance bands, X-er tubes, stability balls and all apparatus available.
- Explain various fitness principles as they relate to exercising purposefully and safely.
- Explain various fitness principles as they relate to exercising purposefully and safely.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to perform exercises in a safe and effective manner.
Note: This course may not be offered every semester.
Please check the PE section of the current course schedule for availability.