PED 104 - Cardiovascular Fitness

Institution:

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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Description:

2 HOURS, 1 CREDIT A basic course in physical conditioning, emphasizing cardiovascular fi tness. Th is course is especially important for students who plan careers in law enforcement. Th e course features participation in a circuit training program by prescription. Apparatuses include treadmills, bicycle ergometer, dumbbells, wall pulleys, rowing machine, variable resistance bench press and knee-thigh machines. Students must provide medical clearance prior to undergoing a comprehensive fi tness evaluation. Each exercise program is individually prescribed. Students will receive work capacity tests. Th is is an activity course. Students may apply no more than four credits of activity courses toward their degree requirements. Th ere is no restriction on the number of three-credit physical education courses that can be used to fulfi ll elective requirements.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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