KIN 445 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescri

Basic assessments of the five health-related components of fitness are presented. Course topics include review and practice of assessments for muscular strength and endurance; flexibility, body composition and cardiovascular fitness. Analysis of relationships between physical fitness and degenerative diseases are presented and discussed. The role of exercise in a wellness lifestyle and methods of evaluating and prescribing physical fitness activities will also be covered.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

BIOL 221 or KIN 221, KIN 260 or KIN 380 or KIN 405, KIN 270 or KIN 470 and co-req KIN 445L