Course Description
This course is designed to teach and apply the principles of lifetime physical fitness, utilizing the five major components of fitness: cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. A variety of health and wellness issues will be addressed. The components of fitness will be met through structured individually paced high intensity aerobic and strength activities. High Intensity Conditioning includes plyometrics, agility drills, and running, as well as strength exercises using body weight and a variety of equipment such as dumbbells, barbells, and medicine balls. Exercises are set to various interval lengths ranging from 20-120 seconds. Use of heart rate training will be emphasized in order to differentiate between high intensity and steady state aerobic exercise.
GEP
Health/Exercise Studies
Spring 2026
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
January 12, 2026
Classes End:
April 28, 2026
Location:
01240 Carmichael Gym
Class Days:
M W
Class Start Time:
10:40am
Class End Time:
11:30am
Class Type:
Physical Activity
Credits:
1.00
Restrictions:
None