MEASUREMENT & INTERPRETATION OF FITNESS

(PE 254)
 

 I. COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

This course covers the theory and practical application of current testing procedures and instrumentation used in exercise testing.  Students learn to perform and interpret the basic measurement protocols for cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body composition and blood pressure.

II. TEXTBOOK:

Required: Bryant, C., Franklin, B., Conviser, J.; Exercise Testing and Program Design: A fitness professional’s handbook. Healthy Learning 2002

Additional Recommended reference: Bryant, C. & Green, D.: American Council on Exercise: Personal Trainer Manual, 3rd Ed. American Council on Exercise (ACE) 2003

III. GRADING:                                                         Total points available =         250 pts

A. Exam.

1 Written Exam (approximately at midterm)                                   50 pts

(NO MAKEUP EXAMS will be given without arrangements being made prior to exam day and without cause)

B. Quizzes                                                                                                        35 pts

7 Testing Protocol Quizzes each worth 5 points

(Quizzes can be repeated to improve scores at any time during

the semester.  Repeats must arrange with your instructor to be

taken outside of class meeting time.)

            C. Lab reports                                                                                                 75 pts

5 labs each worth 15 points

            D. Final Project                                                                                             90 pts

                        Portfolio (50 pts)

                        Practical (40 pts)

G. Extra Credit                                                                                   EC =    10 pts

Extra credit will be awarded to students who miss <2 lecture classes.

(Additional Extra Credit may be assigned throughout the semester)

Plagiarism or any other form of academic dishonesty will result in no credit (0 points) on the assignment or examination without an opportunity for make-up.

   (Please refer to class schedule or General Catalog for the Cerritos College Academic Honesty/Dishonesty Policy.)

A = 250-225    B = 224-200    C = 199-175    D = 174-150    F = 149 and below