Methods of teaching of health-related fitness. Concepts and directed laboratory experiences will enable the student to assess fitness programs and implement them in a physical education program.
Athena Title
Teaching Methods for Fitness
Prerequisite
Students must be enrolled in a professional program to register for this course
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will be able to use a variety of fitness tests to assess others' fitness levels.
Students will be able to use a variety of fitness tests to assess personal fitness level.
Students will be able to demonstrate competencies in physical fitness.
Students will be able to describe and discuss health benefits of a fitness program and the effects of training on the functioning of the body.
Students will be able to identify and describe various components of physical fitness.
Students will be able to design and execute an individualized fitness plan for the improvement or maintenance of designated components of physical fitness.
Students will be able to design a fitness implementation program for a physical education setting.
Students will be able to lead and teach others in health-related fitness activities.
Topical Outline
1. Fitness tests (FITNESSGram)
2. Assessment of own and others' health-related fitness
