FITN 117 - Health,Exercise and Weight Management;3 credits

Institution:

Brookdale Community College

Subject:

Description:

The student will be able to identify and apply the principles of health such as preventing heart disease, alcoholism and drug abuse as they apply to various ages and settings. Other topics deal with concepts on nutrition and weight management, current health and disease problems. Students 35 and over who use the Fitness Lab must have medical clearance as follows within three months prior to testing: age 35-39, a complete physical exam including electrocardiogram at rest; age 40 and over, a complete physical exam including stress electrocardiogram. Cost of tests are at the student's expense. Participants using exercise equipment in the Fitness Center must follow the medical guidelines that are in place.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brookdalecc.edu

Phone Number:

(732) 224-2345

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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