THE LIFETIME PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND FITNESS PROGRAM
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Mission of the Program:
The mission of the Lifetime Physical Activity and Fitness Program (LPAF) is to EMPOWER all students to sustain regular, lifelong physical activity as a foundation for a healthy, productive and fulfilling life.
Components of the Program:
EXSS 1000 and 1001 (both meet Foundations Curriculum Requirement)
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Course Description:
1000. Lifetime Physical Activity and Fitness Laboratory (1) (F,S,SS) (FC:EX) Investigation of efficiency of human performance through study of variables related to total fitness, physical fitness, diet, weight control, degenerative diseases, physiological effects of exercise, and significance of motor skills development. Physical activity as a way of life. Emphasis on role physical activity should play in leisure-oriented societies.
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1001. Lifetime Physical Activity and Fitness Laboratory II (2) (F,S,SS)
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(FC:EX) May receive credit for only one: EXSS 1000, 1001. One lecture hour and two physical activity sessions per week. Instruction in the health related benefits of physical activity focusing on aerobic fitness; body composition; muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility; and exercise adherence.
EXSS 10XX series courses (this series does not meet FC Requirement)
EXSS 1110 Physical Activity for Weight Management (does not meet FC Requirement)
This class is intended for students, staff and faculty that want to make a change in body composition and get fit and physically active. Participants should have a desire to learn how to lose body fat and either maintain or increase muscle mass. To accomplish these goals the course requires participants to exercise. Participants will learn how much exercise to strive for and what kinds of food they should eat to be healthy. Body fat will be estimated from skinfold measures. Dietary logs will be kept and analyzed for nutritional content. The number of steps taken each day will be tabulated and exercise logs maintained throughout the course. Participants should leave the class having made behavioral changes. An atmosphere of respect, support and friendliness is promoted by the instructor. No prior physical activity experience is required.
