Kinesiology, Physical Fitness (KINPF)

Formerly KINPF 3AD. This course involves instruction and practice in water aerobic exercise. Emphasis will be placed on toning, trimming and firming skeletal muscles through water resistance exercises in shallow water. Increasing flexibility, strengthening the cardiovascular system, and improving the respiratory system will also be stressed. Students do not need to have swim skills for this course.

Formerly KINPF 4AD. This course will provide instruction in the developmnt of the fundamental elements of fitness through the application of deep water reisistance and buoyancy. Progressive instruction includes the development of increasingly more strenous exercises for cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, endurance and flexibility.

Formerly KINPF 6AD. This course focuses on improving cardiovascular fitness while also strengthening and toning the entire body. High energy, easy to follow exercises and movements are incorporated. Examples of exercises that may be used are: spin, step, aerobics, core and sculpting workouts set to music.

Formerly KINPF 8AD. This course covers cardiovascular and strength fitness training in a circuit weight training setting. Students will learn to combine the muscle-building benefits of resistance training with a cardiovascular boost to help burn excess body fat, develop lean muscle tissue, and improve cardiovascular and muscular endurance.

This course covers cardiovascular and strength fitness training in a circuit weight training setting. Students will learn to combine the muscle-building benefits of resistance training with a cardiovascular boost to help burn excess body fat, develop lean muscle tissue, and improve cardiovascular and muscular endurance.

This course emphasizes the development of flexibility in muscles and joints to prevent injury and to improve body alignment and posture. Relaxation and stretching techniques will be used to improve general fitness and reduce stress.

This course provides the continued study and development of flexibility in muscles and joints at an intermediate to advanced level. Relaxation and stretching techniques will be used to improve general fitness and reduce stress.

Formerly PEPF 12AD. This course is an introduction to conditioning through the understanding and practice of exercise using the anatomical core. This class promotes improved muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, cardiorespiratory conditioning, and body composition through the usage of resistance training, mat and stability ball training, HIIT and circuit training.

This course is an intermediate level of conditioning through the understanding and practice of exercise using the anatomical core. Muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, cardiorespiratory conditioning, and body composition will be improved through the usage of resistance training, mat and stability ball training, HIIT and circuit training.

This course will provide students with designed breathing, flexibility, strength, balance, and meditation exercises to enhance the relationship between the mind and body. Students will be introduced to the basic language, philosophy, history, and styles of yoga.

Formerly PEPF 17AD. This course is designed to be an introduction to develop a personal jogging program that will benefit a broad spectrum of fitness levels. This course will incorporate a weekly mileage progression with an emphasis on jogging mechanics and prevention of injuries.

This course provides the continued study and development of a personal jogging program that will benefit a broad spectrum of fitness levels. This course will continue to incorporate a weekly mileage progression with an emphasis on jogging mechanics and prevention of injuries.

Formerly PEPF 18AD. This course provides a dynamic physical fitness program that focuses on swimming, cycling (spin bike) and running. The student will gain thorough body conditioning as well as knowledge and experience in the sport of triathlon. Topics consistent with triathlon training will be covered. Students should be at an intermediate fitness level and know how to swim freestyle.

This course provides the study of and practice in triathlon training at an intermediate level. The course continues to focus on a dynamic physical fitness program which includes swimming, cycling, and running. The process will allow the student to gain thorough body conditioning as well as knowledge and experience in the sport of triathlon. Topics will include cardio-respiratory training, strength training, and flexibility activities which are consistent to triathlon training. This course will contribute to students who are obtaining a kinesiology degree or who wish to develop more intensive physical training techniques. Participants entering this course should be at an intermediate fitness level and know how to swim freestyle. Students will need to provide their own bicycle and helmet.

Formerly KINPF 21AD. This course is designed to improve aerobic capacity and strength endurance through low impact cardio exercise and will provide students with a foundation of aerobic fitness through walking and other forms of low impact cardiovascular exercise. Students will progress from shorter duration, lower intensity walks and movement exercise to higher intensity power walking and movement activity.

Formerly KINPF 22AD. This course will include the fitness components of cardiorespiratory, strength training, and flexibility activities. This course will include both indoor and outdoor experiences in fitness training. Assessment testing will be done to determine levels of performance in the areas of muscular strength and endurance, aerobic fitness, flexibility, and body composition.

This course provides the continued study and expansion of the 5 components of fitness: muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and body composition. Topics focus on aerobic vs. anaerobic training, functional fitness principles, and current health risks. The course will utilize both indoor and outdoor experiences in fitness training at the intermediate level. Assessment testing will be done to determine levels of performance within each component of fitness.

Formerly PEPF 23AD. This course is an introduction to physical fitness through indoor cycling. The cycling program is an individually paced, noncompetitive, group training program designed for all riders and all fitness levels. Cycling is an exercise performed on a stationary bicycle and is performed to music. The course is open to anyone who is interested in developing muscular endurance, improved cardio-respiratory endurance and body composition.

Formerly PEPF 24AD. This course encompasses the development of cardiovascular capacity, core strength (muscle strength and endurance), flexibility, coordination and balance. A variety of aerobic and anaerobic training techniques as well as body weight resistance exercises will be presented in a “boot camp” format.

Formerly KINPF 42AD. Swim fitness is a pool-based physical fitness activity. The course consists of swimming and related circuit training exercises performed primarily in the water, but also on land. Topics will include cardio-respiratory training, strength training, interval training, cross training and program design all as applied to swim fitness.

Formerly KINPF 53AD. The course will provide students the opportunity to learn the techniques of functional movement exercises. Students will be instructed on a wide variety of resistance training modalities and how they are implemented in different weight lifting genres. Proper technique will be a major emphasis with a high importance placed on students lifting weights that are within a safe capacity of their individual limits. Students will work cooperatively in small groups and be placed together according to level of expertise and strength capacity.

The course will provide students the opportunity to continue to learn techniques of functional movement exercises at an intermediate to advanced level. Students will be instructed on a wide variety of resistance training modalities and how they are implemented in different weight lifting genres. Proper technique will be a major emphasis with a high importance placed on students lifting weights that are within a safe capacity of their individual limits. Students will work cooperatively in small groups and be placed together according to level of expertise and strength capacity.

This weight training course is designed to present a variety of lifting techniques. Students will use these techniques and their understanding of basic anatomy to increase strength and flexibility to reach their weight lifting goals.

This course continues to provide study and practice in a variety of weight lifting techniques at an intermediate to advanced level. Students will use these techniques and their understanding of basic anatomy to continue focus on increasing strength and flexibility to reach their weight lifting goals.

This course is an introduction to fitness and wellness. Students will complete weekly workouts in the fitness center while focusing on individualized goals. Safe and effective nutrition and exercise, wellness lifestyles that reduce health risks and self-evaluation will be covered.

Formerly KINPF 84AD and KINPF 84A. This course provides for the continued study and practice of Fitness and Wellness concepts and techniques. The course allows for an intermediate approach by increasing required frequency, intensity, and/or time of exercise. Selected physical fitness tests are administered before, during and after exercise programs to improve endurance, strength, and joint mobility. Lectures and assignments focus on exercise and modifications of lifestyle to enhance the quality of life and reduce health risks.

This course provides for the continued study and practice of Fitness and Wellness concepts and techniques. The course allows for an advanced approach by increasing required frequency, intensity, and/or time of exercise. Selected physical fitness tests are administered before, during and after exercise programs to improve endurance, strength, and joint mobility. Lectures and assignments focus on exercise and modifications of lifestyle to enhance the quality of life and reduce health risks.

This course is a physical fitness course that is designed for cardiorespiratory, strength and flexibility exercises within a prescribed fitness program. Students will learn concepts of fitness and wellness, workout design, and exercise techniques.