PHE 119 CONCEPTS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PHE 119 – Concepts of Physical Education
Course Number & Name: PHE 119 Concepts of Physical Education
Credit Hours: 2.0 Contact Hours: 2.0 Lecture: 2.0 Lab: N/A Other: N/A
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in ENG 096 or placement
Co-requisites: None Concurrent Courses: None
Course Description: Through a series of lectures and self administered tests, various aspects of Physical Fitness will be explored. In addition to mastering selected concepts concerning fitness, each student will develop through self-testing, his or her own physical fitness profile. Each student will access his/her fitness level and design a program of exercise to achieve and /or maintain fitness for living.
Course Goals: Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to do the following:
- demonstrate knowledge of the vocabulary and concepts of fitness;
- utilize various techniques to improve levels of fitness; and
- discuss various concepts and misconceptions related to fitness.