Course Information

About this Course

External Links

Objectives

About This Course:
This course discusses several aspects of fitness. The areas that will be covered in this course are:

~What is Fitness?
~Three Elements of Fitness
~Aerobic & Anaerobic Exercises – Do You Need Both
~Endurance
~Strength
~Flexibility 
~Benefits of Fitness
~What Does Aerobic Exercise Mean 
~Examples of Aerobic Exercise  
~What Does Anaerobic Exercise Mean
~Examples of Anaerobic Exercise
~How Much Exercise Do You Need
~Moderate Physical Activities Include:
~Vigorous Physical Activities
~How to Begin
~Set Goal – Be Smart  
~Goals Should be Smart
~Write Down Your Goals
~Identify Your Supporters
~Remind Yourself Daily
~Motivation
~Reward Your Success                                                                                                                                                               

 

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Objectives:
After completing this course, learners will successfully be able to:

1. Define fitness.
2. State the three elements of fitness.
3. State the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise.
4. State the benefits of exercise and how to begin a fitness program.
5. Discuss the importance of successful goal setting.

 

 

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External Links:

There are several informative websites that you might find to be useful resources on fitness. These links can be found by clicking on the "External Links" button located on the left side button bar.

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