PHED 1800 — - Principles of Exercise Science
This course provides students with the recommendations and rationale necessary to design fitness programs for healthy adults and special populations. The biomechanical aspects of proper exercise performance using strength training machines, free weight equipment as well as cardiorespiratory equipment will be presented. Students will demonstrate a thorough understanding of movement patterns, the variables of training, and the principles of exercise selection by the creation of appropriate exercise programs for different populations. Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 3 hours Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1070 and COMM 1010 and PHED 1610 and PHED 1630 and PSYC 2010