Personal Fitness 1 (Principles of Weight Training)

Personal Fitness 1 ( formerly Principles of Weight Training and Conditioning) focuses on fitness, strength training, and physical conditioning. Students will learn how and why weight training and conditioning improve muscle development, core strength, injury prevention, and athletic performance. The course emphasizes mastering movement skills used in strength training, conditioning, and fitness-based activities. Students will also explore the five health-related components of fitness including cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Students will assess their own fitness needs, set personal goals, and design and implement a fitness and conditioning program that supports lifelong health. Instruction includes discussion of lifestyle-related health risks and the impact of nutrition on wellness. This course may be taken more than once for credit.