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Effective Term:
Fall 2025

Course Number:
PE 184N
Course Title:
Physical Activity for Weight Management II
Credit Hours:
1
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
30

Course Description

Continues to explore independent and applied physical exercise programs to promote physical activity in all areas of fitness, including: cardiovascular, resistance training, and flexibility/mobility, with a goal to improve body composition. Explores healthy behavior change through exercise, nutrition, and habits. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate improved cardiovascular and muscular conditioning, flexibility, mobility and body composition through individually planned exercise program.
  2. Demonstrate behavior change techniques to improve overall fitness and well being.
  3. Design a life-long fitness program.

Aspirational Goals

To provide accountability and motivation to participate in weekly physical activity and develop a life-long fitness plan.

Course Activities and Design

  • Pre and Post Assessment
  • Maintain Physical Activity Log
  • Participate in Online Discussions

Outcome Assessment Strategies

  • Pre/Post physical activity and optional body composition testing.
  • Individual fitness participation.
  • Personal physical activity log and journal.
  • Participation in discussion assignments.
  • Introduction quiz over course requirements and syllabus.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

  • Setting Physical Activity Goals with S.M.A.R.T and F.I.T.T principles
  • Explore the Components of Fitness including cardiovascular, resistance training, and flexibility and mobility. 
  • Intensity monitoring via target heart rate
  • Explore nutrition habits to support weight management 
  • Explore further components of health and wellness to create life-long fitness program