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FAW 136 - Strength and Flexibility

1 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility exercises designed to improve total body fitness with exercises generally set to music. Includes personal safety and preparation, fitness assessment and activity modifications, and exercise techniques.

Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.


Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate improvement in muscular strength and endurance.
  2. Demonstrate improvement in flexibility.
  3. Demonstrate the ability of adhere to an exercise program.

Outline:

Personal Safety and Preparation

A.   Assessing health risks

B.   Principles and safety considerations of warming up and cooling down

C.   Proper attire, including footwear for personal safety

II.    Personal Fitness Assessment and Activity Modifications

  1. Muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility
  2. Techniques to increase or decrease exercise intensity
  3. Personal goal setting
  4. Confidence in performing exercises
  1. Techniques and Considerations for Exercise
    1. Proper body alignment and positioning
    2. Single joint movements
    3. Multiple joint movements
    4. Utilization of body-weight and props for exercises
    5. Varying the complexity of the movement patterns/coordinating upper and lower body movements
    6. Increasing the coordination demands within a routine