MLS 102 - Army Physical Training

1 Credits, 1.5 Contact Hours
.5 lecture periods 1 lab period
Introduction to the importance of physical fitness and its life long benefits. Includes physical conditioning, establishing goals and setting standards for physical training.

Information: Course offered in cooperation with the University of Arizona. Student must also be enrolled in MLS 100, MLS 101, MLS 200, or MLS 201.

Course Learning Outcomes

Discuss the importance of physical fitness and its life long benefits.
Develop individual physical training goals for improvement of overall health and fitness.
Execute the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT).

Outline:

Introduction
1. Individual physical conditioning
2. Health and fitness
Physical Training
1. Goals
2. Information
3. Standards
Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT)
1. Push ups (two minute timed event)
2. Sit ups (two minute timed event
3. Two mile run (timed event)

Effective Term:
Spring 2018