Chabot College
2010
Course Outline for Physical Education 28
COMPONENTS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS - THE HUMAN BODY
Catalog Description:
28 - Components of Physical Fitness - the Human Body
3 units
The impact of physical activity, nutrition and dietary principles upon the body. Basic exercise physiology,
anatomy, kinesiology, exercise testing, body mechanics and body composition testing.
3 hours.
[Typical contact hours: 52.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. identify the major health benefits from exercise;
2. name and demonstrate exercise training for health related fitness;
3. demonstrate the components of health related physical fitness;
4. evaluate individual fitness levels through a series of tests;
5. explain the principles of training to improve physical fitness;
6. demonstrate an understanding of the physiological basis for developing cardiorespiratory
fitness;
7. identify the interrelationship between nutrition, health and fitness;
8. measure body composition and its impact on life long health and well being.
Course Content:
1. Basic anatomy
2. Exercise physiology
3. Principles of adaptation and training theory
4. Strength evaluation
5. Cardiovascular testing
6. Measuring flexibility
7. Methods of evaluating body composition
8. Nutritional aspects of physical fitness and energy requirements of training
Methods of Presentation:
1. Lecture
2. Class activities
3. Class project
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. In class assignments and discussions
b. Homework
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Class project
b. Quizzes and examinations
c. Final examination
Textbook:
Fit & Well: Core Concepts and Labs in Physical Fitness and Wellness, Fahey, Insel and Roth, McGrawHill Publishers, 2009
Special Student Materials:
None.