P.E. 4.18 - Personal Fitness Appraisal

West Valley College Instructor: Davis Office: PE 1W Phone: 408.741.2522

Course Description:

This class is designed to provide an increased self-awareness of personal fitness levels and fitness concepts through course material and laboratory testing of physical fitness components. Exercise prescription for an ongoing training program will be provided with a monitoring of progress throughout the class duration.

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of course requirements students will:

• Participate in a physical fitness test battery measuring strength, flexibility, body composition, and cardiovascular capacity.
• Demonstrate skills that positively affect the individual's lifestyle.
• Demonstrate knowledge of fitness principles.
• Understand the physiological and psychological benefits of regular exercise.

Course Content:

A. Fitness Profile

B. Written Assignments

• Goal setting
• Exercise log

C. Computer Assignments

• Health History
• Wellness Profile
• SF36 Health Survey

Course Requirements:

• Participate in a daily exercise routine.
• Athletic shoes and clothes are needed for a safe and effective workout.
• Bring a water bottle to class for proper hydration.
• Do not wear perfume or cologne in the fitness lab.
• Record daily exercise routines into an exercise log.
• No text book required.