PED-1060 Cardio Fitness

Credits: 1
This course is designed to improve cardiorespiratory endurance through various types of physical activities. Students increase their cardio fitness levels by participating in numerous types of exercises, such as circuit training, fitness games, Tabata, and high-intensity interval training – HIIT. Students learn about the fitness benefits of cardiorespiratory exercises, develop an exercise program, and measure their progress by completing a cardiorespiratory assessment.

Formerly: PED-1000 Lifetime Fitness and Leisure Activities. Students may not receive credit for both PED-1000 and PED-1060.
Course Outcomes

Demonstrate various cardiorespiratory exercises safely and correctly.
Discuss the benefits of cardiorespiratory exercises for fitness.
Measure cardiorespiratory endurance by completing a fitness assessment.
Develop a cardiorespiratory program based on exercise principles.