OLS 168 - Exercise for Fitness

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In this course, students will design a personalized fitness program to enhance cardiovascular health, muscle tone, and overall fitness with the majority of the activities taking place outdoors. Along the way, they will maintain exercise journals that not only document their individual workout plans but also incorporate aspects of both physical and emotional well-being. The course will also explore how exercise can help to improve self-regulation, mental health, and executive functioning. Course is graded Credit/No Credit.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Program.

Course Outcomes

Describe how exercise can improve self-regulation, mental health, and executive functioning.
Apply proper technique and use personal safety principles during exercise activities.
Plan and organize a weekly exercise schedule.
Explain how a planned exercise program increases physical fitness and long-term health.
Evaluate personal exercise and fitness data gathered throughout the quarter to reflect on progress and create future fitness goals.
Create an exercise plan to develop life-long fitness habits.

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