Chabot College
Fall 2001
Replaced Fall 2010
Course Outline for Physical Education 28
COMPONENTS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS - THE HUMAN BODY
Catalog Description:
PHED 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.
Maybe offered in Distance Education delivery format. 3 hours.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for the Students:
Upon the completion of the course the student should 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:
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Basic anatomy
Exercise physiology
Principles of adaptation and training theory
Strength evaluation
Cardiovascular testing
Measuring flexibility
Methods of evaluating body composition
Nutritional aspects of physical fitness and energy requirements of training
Methods of Presentation:
1. Lecture
2. Class activities
3. Class project
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Course Outline for Components of Physical Fitness - the Human Body - PHED 28, Page 2
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 exams
c. Homework
Textbook:
The Essentials of Total Fitness, Powers and Dodd, Allyn and Bacon Publishers, 1997
Special Student Materials:
None.
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Revised: November 10, 2000
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