KNFI 112A Circuit Training Syllabus

Course Syllabus: 2018_SP_SYLLABUS_KNFI112ABC_MACDONALD.pdf

Meet Your Instructor:  Juli Macdonald

Course Description: 

An introduction to fundamental principles and practices of circuit training including: safety, using cardiovascular and resistance machines, and components of exercise. This course provides the basics of a comprehensive exercise program that combines cardiovascular exercises with strength training.

Course Learning Objectives:  

1- Students will become competent on how to use the facility, and equipment, safely and appropriately.
2- Students will demonstrate competence in identifying the components of fitness.
3- Students will learn to identify muscle groups targeted by each machine and exercise.
4- Students will demonstrate competence in measuring the intensity of work outs and how to increase that intensity as their physical fitness increases.
5- Students will learn the history of Physical activity.
6- Students will learn how circuit training leads to disease prevention and health promotion.

Student Learning Objectives:  

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate competence in circuit training techniques.
• Apply the FITT principle to circuit training for health benefits and lifelong learning.