Fitness for the Newcomer

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide a basic level of personalized total body fitness program for individuals who are tentative or deficient in physical fitness skills. This course is intended for the student who is not ready to participate in a regular fitness class, but is not in need of a truly adapted fitness class. Instruction will include the development of a basic level of cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition, core strength,balance and equipment use. Direction will include introductory recommendations necessary to personalize an exercise program to meet individual conditions, limitations and special needs. Additionally, the course will address the influence of nutrition, health concerns, injury prevention, and strategies for lifelong health and wellness.(CSU/UC)