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Course Description
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Course Name
Health & Fitness 1: Theory & Practice
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Host University
Dublin City University
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
Health and Exercise Science, Health Science
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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ECTS Credits
7.5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Description
The module will introduce the fundamental components of fitness and principles of training and as they apply to the design and development of training programmes for different populations. Students will apply these core theoretical concepts to training programme the design as well as field based fitness assessment.Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the different dimensions of physical activity and health and the way physical activity influences health.
2. Identify and explain the key components of fitness and principles of training and apply them to training programme design.
3. Explain the current training theory and practice as it relates to the development and implementation of training programmes designed to enhance flexibility, body composition and endurance.
4. Describe the key musculoskeletal and biomechanical factors affecting strength and conditoning programme design.
5. Execute and instruct fundamental resistance training exercises.
6. Outline the fundamental principles of fitness assessment and demonstrate the ability to implement basic field based fitness tests.
7. Evaluate and critique a research article in the area of health, physical activity and sport
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.