SRJC Course Outlines

12/6/2024 6:01:22 PMKFIT 62 Course Outline as of Fall 2024

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CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  KFIT 62Title:  PERS FIT TECHNIQUE  
Full Title:  Personal Fitness Technique
Last Reviewed:12/9/2019

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum1.50Lecture Scheduled017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled0
Minimum.50Lab Scheduled06 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR3.00 Contact DHR52.50
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  26.25Total Student Learning Hours: 78.75 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:
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This course is designed to provide fitness training instruction and experience using proper form and technique based on principles of biomechanics and personal fitness level. This course offers flexibility to complete the participation requirement during any open gym hours at the assigned campus. Fitness assessments will be completed as part of the course.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of KFIT 61


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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This course is designed to provide fitness training instruction and experience using proper form and technique based on principles of biomechanics and personal fitness level. This course offers flexibility to complete the participation requirement during any open gym hours at the assigned campus. Fitness assessments will be completed as part of the course.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:Course Completion of KFIT 61
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 2020Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1.  Demonstrate personal workout with proper form and technique based on personal fitness level utilizing the principles of biomechanics.
 

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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Demonstrate proper exercise biomechanics and anatomical alignment
2. Identify musculoskeletal anatomy, planes of movement, and joint actions
3. Apply fitness testing results to train based on fitness level using regressions, progressions, and
    modifications
4. Apply personal fitness goals to workout routine
5. Incorporate all components of health-related physical fitness in personal fitness program
6. Demonstrate safety and injury prevention using proper training volume and biomechanical
    technique
7. Identify and summarize fitness training information from credible sources

Topics and Scope
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I. Warm-up Activities
    A. Low intensity cardio/respiratory exercise
    B. Dynamic stretching
II. Cardio/Respiratory Conditioning
    A. Jogging/Walking
    B. Jump rope
    C. Step exercise
         1. Bench stepping
         2. Bleachers
    D. Cycling, spinning, treadmill, or elliptical cardio equipment
    E. Circuit training
    F. Other forms of aerobic group exercise
III. Muscular Development
    A. Strength
    B. Endurance
    C. Weights, resistance bands, body weight, kettlebells
    D. Use of other resistance training methods
IV. Cool-down
V.  Flexibility
VI. Components of a Personal Fitness Program
    A. Warm-up
    B. Cardiorespiratory endurance
    C. Muscular strength and endurance
    D. Cool-down
    E. Flexibility
VII. Exercise Form and Technique
    A. Biomechanics
    B. Anatomical alignment
VIII. Musculoskeletal Anatomy
    A. Planes of movement
    B. Muscle and joint actions
    C. Muscle fiber types
    D. Exercises for specific muscles or muscle groups
IX. Fitness Assessments
    A. Cardiovascular endurance
     B. Muscular endurance
     C. Flexibility
    D. Muscular strength
     E. Body composition
X. Personal Fitness Routine and Goals
    A. Goal setting
     B. Applying goals and fitness testing results to workout routine
    C. Warm up and cool down
    D. Cardiorespiratory endurance
    E. Muscular strength and endurance
    F. Flexibility
XI. Safety and Injury Prevention
    A. Proper training volume and technique
    B. Proper progression
    C. Using regressions and modifications
XII. Credible Sources for Training Techniques
    A. Professional fitness organizations
    B. Evaluating sources of information for credibility

Assignments:
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Students are expected to spend hours outside of class doing additional fitness exercises. A list of fitness exercises will be given that students may do at home:
1. Pre- and Post-fitness assessments
2. Goal Setting Assignment
3. Identify muscles and exercises for each major muscle or group of muscles
4. Fitness Article Summary
5. Quizzes

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
5 - 15%
Fitness Article Summary, Goals
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
0 - 5%
Muscle and exercise identification
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
5 - 10%
Fitness assessments
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
15 - 20%
Quizzes
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
50 - 60%
Attendance and Participation


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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The Strength Training Anatomy Workout. 3rd ed. Delavier, Frederic. Human Kinetics. 2010 (classic)
 
Instructor prepared materials

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