PE 113 Fitness Education: Introduction

Students are guided in creating a balanced, personal fitness program in a supportive and noncompetitive environment. This class is self-paced and does not meet at a particular time. It requires that all workouts are completed in the LCC main campus Fitness Center (5/101). Students are guided in creating a balanced, personal fitness program in a supportive and noncompetitive environment. Open hours are posted each term. All levels are welcome. Repeatable up to 12 credits.

Credits

1

General Education Requirements

Health/Wellness/Fitness

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify the components of health-related physical fitness and their benefits to one’s overall health
2. Actively participate in a wide variety of fitness activities displaying proper form, technique, and utilizing a variety of equipment
3. Understand basic nutrition principles as they relate to lifelong weight maintenance
4. Understand the role of physical activity, proper nutrition, and sufficient rest and relaxation as they relate to lifelong health and wellness
5. Set appropriate fitness and health behavior goals to either improve or maintain one’s current health and fitness level