PE 280 — Exercise and Nutrition Programs for Fitness and Weight Management
Units: 3 Lecture Hours: 36 Activity Hours: 36 Outside Hours: 90 Grading Method: Letter Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable Conditions of Enrollment: None Students will be given guidelines for the design of individual exercise programs of aerobic fitness, weight loss, and development of muscle mass, muscle strength, and joint flexibility. Nutritional support for optimizing these fitness objectives is integrated throughout the course. Students participate in both classroom discussions and relevant exercise training. Measurement of aerobic fitness, body composition, and tests of muscle function will be conducted to guide exercise and dietary recommendations.