PE 260 - Basic Principles of Fitness and Weight Control

1 unit
1 hour lecture
Corequisite: PE 18A,or PE 2,or PE 3,or PE 47,or PE 4,or PE 10, or PE 54,or PE 74 or PE 135abcd or 240 or 241 or PE 245 or PE 249 or PE 250 or PE 251A or PE 253 or PE 254 or PE 257 or PE 258 or PE 259 or PE 400 or PE 401 or PE 404 or PE 409
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for ENGL A and ENGL 84
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

Students receive basic instruction for implementing physical activity programs for personal health and fitness. Guidelines for developing aerobic fitness, muscle strength and tone, flexibility, and life-long physical activity are presented in the context of reducing health risk factors, enhancing well-being, and maintaining long-term weight management. Basic nutritional recommendations are provided in support of these objectives.

Note: Assessments of aerobic fitness, body composition, and muscle strength are provided in the College’s Exercise Science Laboratory.