Description:

Motor skills, jogging and dance steps are combined in this exercise program to improve muscle tone and cardiovascular fitness. 2 hrs. wk. This course will meet the general education requirement for Health and/or Physical Education.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Explain the theory of aerobic fitness.
2. Explain the theory of anaerobic fitness.
3. Define the concepts of muscular fitness.
4. Monitor and document cardiovascular training.
5. Document improvement in cardiovascular fitness.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Explain the theory of aerobic fitness.
   A. Define the concept of progression in relationship to cardiovascular
fitness.
   B. Explain the intensity, frequency and duration of cardiovascular
fitness.
   C. Show and compute the “Karvonen” target heart rate.

II. Explain the theory of anaerobic fitness.
   A. Explain intensity, frequency, duration and their effect on anaerobic
exercise.

III. Define the concepts of muscular fitness  
   A. Define muscular strength, endurance and flexibility
   B. Define the concepts of overload training.
   C. Differentiate between “overweight” and “overfat”.
	
IV. Monitor and document cardiovascular training  
   A. Record the frequency, duration and intensity of each cardiovascular
workout.
   B. Compute and record the recovery rate of each cardiovascular
workout.

V. Document improvement in cardiovascular fitness  
   A. Review and Summarize the “12 minute run”, 1 ½ mile run and step
test in relationship to your fitness level.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

In-Class physical demonstration of competencies  40-60% of grade
Written Examinations                             20-30% of grade
Skills Development Tests                         20-30% of grade
Projects                                          0-10% of grade
             Total                                 100%

Caveats:

1. Strenuous and/or potentially dangerous exercise.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.