FUNctional Fitness Training

1 credits · Undergraduate

Students will learn how to increase their cardiorespiratory fitness level, boost muscular strength and endurance, and improve flexibility. Class sessions incorporate different modes of activities that focus on core strength, muscular endurance, balance, speed and agility, power, and joint range of motion. A variety of fitness equipment (free weights, weight machines, stability and medicine balls, cardiorespiratory machines, foam roller, TRX, resistance bands, etc.) will be utilized to optimally work the body through multiple movement planes. Through class discussions, assignments, assessments, and student participation, students will leave with (1) an understanding of basic components of health-related physical fitness (2) the ability to perform activities of daily life effortlessly and without injuries, (3) improve their overall health, fitness, and well-being and (4) gain knowledge to make intelligent choices that contribute to a healthy active lifestyle.