PED 119 Circuit Training

Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1

This course covers the skills necessary to participate in a developmental fitness program. Emphasis is placed on the circuit training method which involves a series of conditioning timed stations arranged for maximum benefit and variety. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and appreciate the role of circuit training as a means to develop fitness.

This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

Course is typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Participate in 80% of all circuit training fitness classes using the provided schedule.
Determine correct THR (target heart rate) for themselves and others using the Karvonen formula.
Complete pre and post body composition analysis on a workout card with 60% or better accuracy.
Complete circuit training written quizzes with a 60 average.