Foundations of Exercise and Physical Fitness

This course introduces students to the foundations of physical fitness, exercise, and human physiology as applied to exercise management, prescription, and their relationship to a healthy lifestyle. The focus will be on the components of fitness and basic training principles, including theory and practice of fitness development through progressive resistance exercise, aerobic fitness, and flexibility. We will explore these components through both traditional fitness methods and current trends in the industry. A portion of the course content is based on the Canadian Fitness Education Service (CFES) Weight Training Instructor Course. Following completion, students may have the opportunity to become a CFES Certified Weight Training Instructor.