Chabot College
Spring 2002
Course Outline for Physical Education 2
FITNESS BOOT CAMP
Catalog Description:
PHED 2BC – Fitness Boot Camp
1 Unit (.5 unit lecture + .5 unit lab)
Designed to give the student specific workout and nutritional guidelines to improve one’s level of fitness.
The course includes: lecture and lab based on: assessment and goal setting, weight management with
nutritional analysis and training principles to improve overall fitness. Students must attend the Orientation
and Assessment in order to set up a personal fitness training schedule. 0.5 hour per week lecture + 2 hours
per week lab.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for the Students:
This course is designed to give the student understanding and instruction in specific training methods in
order to improve their level of fitness.
Course Content:
1. Goal Setting and Physical Assessment
2. Evaluation of Assessment Results
3. Basic Fitness and Exercise Principles
4. Nutrition and Weight Management
5. Importance of Warmup and Cooldown
6. Increased Cardiovascular Endurance/Risk Factors
7. Strength Building Principles and Exercises
8. Understanding and Controlling Cardiovascular Risk Factors
9. Dealing with Stress
10. General Wellness Approach to Health
Methods of Presentation:
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Lectures.
Demonstrations.
Discussions.
Video presentations.
Laboratory.
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Attendance/Participation
b. Written tests
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Ability to demonstrate basic fitness principles
b. Understanding the role of nutrition in health and fitness
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Textbook:
TBA
Special Student Material:
1. Appropriate physical education attire.
2. Weekly diary.
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