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HLTH130 Principles and Applications of Diet and Fitness

3 credits

2250

None

In this health science course, students study variables related to a longer and healthier life. Students learn basic exercise physiology, nutrition, and weight control. They study the beneficial effects of regular exercise and nutritious diets, maintaining a healthy weight, and prevention of life-style diseases.

Course Learning Goals
1. learn the basic principles of exercise physiology and nutrition.
2. learn what effects regular exercise and diet has on the quality of his or her life.
3. learn that she or he can develop personal control over personal habits that prevent obesity, disease and dysfunction.
4. learn fundamental biochemical and metabolic effects of regular exercise on selected body systems.
5. learn the role of good nutrition in energy metabolism, weight maintenance, and disease prevention.
6. learn the physiological outcomes of different exercise modalities.
7. acquire data that assesses his or her personal health status through a battery of self-testing activities and laboratories.
8. be able to identify the six nutrient classifications: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water, and demonstrate in written form valid knowledge of the nutrients functions in the human body.
9. learn the structure and functions of body systems that support aerobic and anaerobic exercise.
10. demonstrate thru written objective examinations valid knowledge and understanding of energy release in the cell, energy from food, oxygen consumption during rest and exercise, lactic acid and oxygen deficit.
11. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: body composition, obesity, weight control, and the modification of eating and exercise behaviors through seminar discussions and written objective examinations.
12. demonstrate a thorough understanding of interval training, conditioning for muscular strength and conditioning for anaerobic and aerobic power.
13. acquire knowledge of his or her personal body composition, weight, endurance capacity, and physiological condition by taking selected personal performance and assessment tests.
Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
1. Body Composition
2. Obesity. What is obesity? How is it measured? Medical risks.
3. Weight Control
4. Modification of Eating and Exercise Behavior
5. Optimal Nutrition for Exercise
6. Energy for Exercise
7. Physiologic Conditioning for Total Fitness
8. Conditioning for Muscular Strength
9. Conditioning for Anaerobic and Aerobic Power
10. Aging, Exercise, and Cardiovascular Health
Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
1. The required textbook is selected by the full-time faculty teaching this course and is specified in the course format. These details and others will be clarified in the course syllabus created by each instructor and distributed to each student upon enrollment and attendance in class.
2. Application software that can analyze personal eating habits and exercise behavior is recommended but not required.
3. Personal Assessment Activities.
4. Some sections, such as Distance Learning classes, will be required to purchase and use the Student Study Guide that parallels the organization of the textbook.