HACT 117 Cardio Fitness and Weight Training
This course is for students with beginning to intermediate fitness levels. Students participate in weight training and cardiovascular activities to improve strength and cardiovascular endurance.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
HACT 117Cardio Fitness and Weight Training
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
Department
Health, Recreation & Fitness
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lab
60
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is for students with beginning to intermediate fitness levels. Students participate in weight training and cardiovascular activities to improve strength and cardiovascular endurance.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Students will improve and/or maintain their level of fitness throughout the semester using a pre and post evaluation for strength and endurance
- Students will demonstrate appropriate safety practices
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Monday / Wednesday: Weight Training
Warm-up
Strength portion
Split routines
Full body circuits
Cardio weight circuits
Stretch and cool-down
Tuesday / Thursday: Cardio Fitness
Warm-up
Cardio Fitness
Speed workouts
HIIT workouts
Fitness fun workouts
Dance workouts
Weights fitness
Core workout and cool-down
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Health History Form
Assignment(s)
Daily workout participation
Food journal
Protein powder assignment
Mindfulness assignment
Required Materials
Post safety survey on student evaluation
Pre and Post fitness assessment
Assessment Strategy Narrative
Jim Dawson
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Health History Form
Assignment(s)
Daily workout participation
Food journal
Protein powder assignment
Mindfulness assignment