PE 194F - Professional Activity:Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription-Field Techniques

Institution:

Lane Community College

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Description:

2 credits Prerequisite: Program Admission. Basic fitness principles and techniques for physical fitness assessments including cardiovascular endurance, blood pressure, joint flexibility, body composition, muscular strength and endurance, and skill related fitness. Topics include health screening, informed consent, field test protocols, data interpretation, and exercise prescription. Students will have opportunities for practical experience in assessing fitness levels and developing appropriate exercise prescription for apparently healthy individuals as well as special populations such as physically challenged, pregnant and postpartum women, and mature adults. Course content and information will help prepare students for national certification exams.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Lanecc.edu

Phone Number:

(541) 463-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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