Advanced Physical Fitness Techniques

Catalog description

The course is designed to challenge cadets beyond an intermediate level of fitness. This is a hands-on course. Students will learn to design a fitness program with a variety of physical components to include: cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular endurance, and muscular strength exercises. They will also receive classroom instruction on body consumption and nutrition and how to effectively plan a diet required for an active lifestyle. Emphasis is placed on supervising the implementation and execution of a group in physical training. Cadets will also participate in all activities. This course develops an advanced level of fitness needed for an officer in the U.S. Army. It also prepares the future lieutenant to be able to plan, conduct and supervise a 40-person platoon. Approval of the Department Chair required.