PFT 130 - Exercise Fundamentals

3 Credits

Study of the underlying principles of human movement and exercise including functional anatomy, biomechanics, motor learning, exercise psychology, and weight management.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered

Winter Day

Designed to Serve Intended for 1st year PFT students.
Active Date 2010-01-01

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Kinesiology
Planes of Motion
Lever Systems
Behavior Change
Motivation
Body Weight Management
Weight Loss Strategies
Motor Learning

Student Learning Outcomes
Identify and describe common anatomical orientation terms.

Describe basic biomechanical principles related to human movement.

Apply motor learning principles to human movement patterns.

Identify and apply principles of exercise psychology, including strategies for enhancing exercise adherance and motivation.

Identify and evaluate effective body weight management strategies.