Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness 1

This course reintroduces the fundamental movement patterns that consist of non-locomotor and locomotor skills, which are integrated with core training to meet the demands of functional fitness and physical activity performance. Emphasis will be on exercise regression and progression for the enhancement of fitness and the adaptation of movement competencies to independent physical activity pursuits. In conjunction with fitness and wellness concepts, exercise and healthy eating principles, periodic evaluation will be conducted of one’s level of fitness and physical activity, as well as eating patterns to monitor one’s progress and achievement of personal fitness and dietary goals. Moreover, this course provides knowledge and trainings in different movement patterns and core engagement in conformity with the principles of healthy eating and active lifestyle. The students will be introduced to living a healthy and balanced lifestyle with emphasis on maintaining a healthy physique through movement enhancement exercises.