ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE

 

APPROVED COURSE OUTLINE

 

 

 PEM         1102                                BASIC CONDITIONING                                         ___1__

Prefix     Number                                           Course Title                                                       Cr.Hrs.

 

A.     Course Description:

 

This course is an instruction in principles of weight training and aerobic exercise.  The emphasis is on muscular strength development and cardiovascular endurance. The course can be taken twice for credit. 32 contact hours.

 

B.      Major Learning Outcomes:

 

         1.   The student will develop an understanding of strength training techniques.

 

         2.   The student will demonstrate the skills needed to execute Aerobic Dance movements.

 

         3.   The student will demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts of overall physical fitness.

 

 

C.     Course Objectives Stated in Performance Terms:

 

         1.   The student will develop an understanding of strength training techniques by:

 

               a.   utilizing proper techniques while using Nautilus weight machines.

 

               b.   recognizing sound and unsound weight training statements in written test.

 

         2.   The student will demonstrate the skills needed to execute Aerobic Dance movements by:

 

               a.   performing warm-up exercises.

 

               b.   performing a dance exercise routine.

 

         3.   The student will demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts of overall physical fitness by:

 

               a.   passing written exam on general fitness concepts.

 

               b.   creating special exercises to promote flexibility and agility.

 

               c.   performing various kinds of exercises for overall body fitness.

 

 

D.     Criteria Performance Standard:

 

Upon successful completion of the course the student will, with a minimum of 70% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors.

The student will be able to use correctly the Nautilus weight equipment measured by the development of strength.  Furthermore the student will increase cardiovascular ability by increasing their workload in aerobic movement.

 

 

 

DBT 3/16/89

Effective Session 19883

SCN Change 5/3/89

Effective Session 19891

3 YR C&I Review 1993-94

3 Year Review 9899

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3 Year Review 2002