PED 101 - Fitness And Wellness

Institution:

Missouri Western State University

Subject:

Physical Education

Description:

Offered: F, Sp, Su. Develops knowledge and skill in obtaining optimal health fitness through nutrition, stress management, cardiorespiratory edurance, recognition of risk factors for heart disease, and musculoskeletal development. Two hours lecture, two hours lab. Students must enroll in the lecture and one of the following seven PED101 labs: Aquatic Conditioning. Designed to instruct students in a variety of aquatic exercises to develop overall musc ular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness. Swimming skills not needed. General Physical Conditioning. Designed to instruct students in a variety of physical exercise activities to develop overall muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Fitness Swimming. Designed to instruct students in a swimming program to develop overall muscular strength and muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Prerequisite: Intermediate swimming level and above. Jogging. Designed to instruct students in a jogging program to develop overall muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Rhythmic Aerobics. Designed to instruct students in a variety of choreographed exercise routines to music to develop overall muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and c ardiovascular fitness. Strength Training. Designed to instruct students in weight resistant activities to develop overall muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Walking for Fitness and Weight Control. Designed to instruct students in a walking exercise program to develop overall muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness.

Credits:

0.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

missouriwestern.edu

Phone Number:

(816) 271-4200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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