FSHD 1030 - Lifespan Fitness and Nutrition

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Description:

Open to all students with an interest in learning appropriate fitness and nutrition practices over the lifespan. Of special interest to athletes, and students studying nutrition or physical fitness. Basic nutrition and fitness concepts will be taught. Weight control, nutrition for the athlete, low fat and healthy cooking, and stress management will be emphasized. Includes lecture, Fitness Center activities, group work, dietary analysis, and food labs. Students will develop an individualized fitness and nutrition plan. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to create a personalized fitness program. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of fitness throughout the lifespan. 3. Identify essential nutrients, their functions and how they relate to the anatomy, physiology, and chemistry of the human body. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of safe exercise. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of proper posture and body alignment. 6. Demonstrate knowledge of being a wise consumer relative to health and nutrition. FA, SP

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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