PEA 144 - Physical Fitness and Condition

1. Develop an understanding of health-related fitness and wellness
   1. Define wellness
   2. Discuss the 7 areas of wellness
   3. Define body composition
   4. Discuss four major health benefits of regular exercise
   5. List seven strategies for setting exercise goals.
2. Demonstrate the knowledge of fitness testing
   1. Describe the test used to evaluate cardio respiratory fitness
   2. Describe the muscular endurance fitness test
   3. Identify two tests used for flexibility
3. Examine the general principles of exercise for health and fitness
   1. Define the overload principle
   2. Define the principle of recuperation
   3. Describe the components of exercise prescription
4. Describe exercise prescription guidelines
   1. Define VO2 max
   2. Describe how to develop an individualized exercise prescription
5. Discuss ways to improve muscular strength and endurance
   1. Define flexibility
   2. List exercises that will increase muscular strength
   3. List exercises that will increase muscular endurance
6. Define exercise, diet and weight control
   1. Discuss possible causes of obesity
   2. List four major components of a weight loss program
7. Develop an understanding of acute and chronic responses to exercise
8. Describe exercises for special populations
   1. Discuss exercises for individuals who are obese, diabetic, asthmatic, pregnant, and older individuals
   2. Discuss exercise guideline for special populations
9. Summarize lifetime fitness and wellness
   1. Define the key factors in maintaining a regular exercise program
   2. List the five points to consider when choosing a health club
   3. Describe the components to achieving success in lifetime wellness