Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SEAS-0126
Organization's ID:
PED 101
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
6 weeks (40 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Physical Education, Health, or Life Fitness
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to enable students to increase personal strength and physical endurance to prepare for the physically demanding work environment aboard ship.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Improve physical strength and endurance
  • Safely perform the physically demanding duties required of entry level personnel in the U.S.-flagged shipping industry
  • Develop and follow a personal fitness plan

General Topics:

  • Basic overview of human physiology
  • Exercise planning
  • Nutrition and diet
  • Incentive and motivation to exercise/goal setting
  • Supervised exercise activity
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises
Supplemental Materials