HLT 208 - Fitness and Exercise Training

(3 CR)

Prerequisite(s): HLT 100; MTE 1 and MTE 2.

Introduces techniques for conducting physical fitness assessments and includes an introduction to electrocardiography. Emphasizes tests of cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, joint flexibility, body composition, and pulmonary capacity. Emphasizes the safety guidelines and precautions used in testing. Covers equipment use and maintenance. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.