SPME 450 - Foundations of Health and Fitness

Institution:

Pepperdine University

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Description:

This course examines the physiological foundations of health and fitness and introduces the techniques needed to assess, design, prescribe, and implement individual and group exercise programs. Topics include risk factors and pathophysiology of common inactivity-related diseases and the general principles of exercise prescription and body composition assessment, proper nutrition, and weight management within the context of exercise programs. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: SPME 360. (WI)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pepperdine.edu/

Phone Number:

(310) 506-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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