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General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Provides conceptual and practical introduction to performing common exercises with proper technique utilizing free weights, resistance training machines, cardiovascular equipment, body weight and other fitness techniques. Develops exercise leadership skills through the communication, instruction and demonstration of cardiovascular, resistance and flexibility exercises. Offered by School of Kinesiology. Limited to three attempts.
Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: (BIOL 124*C or 124*XS).
* May be taken concurrently.
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.

Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

Semesters taught: Fall and Spring

Current Sections

  • Fall 2024, Section: 201, CRN 74523, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Ryan Hughes
  • Fall 2024, Section: 202, CRN 74514, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Ryan Hughes
  • Fall 2024, Section: 203, CRN 80408, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Jennifer Lentz
  • Fall 2024, Section: 204, CRN 83630, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Ashley Hromyak
  • Fall 2024, Section: DL1, CRN 74515, Format: Online, Instructor: Ryan Hughes

Upcoming Sections

  • Spring 2025, Section: 201*, CRN 13440, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Ryan Hughes
  • Spring 2025, Section: 202*, CRN 13441, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Ryan Hughes
  • Spring 2025, Section: 203*, CRN 13442, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Ryan Hughes
  • Spring 2025, Section: 204*, CRN 19610, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Jennifer Lentz
  • Spring 2025, Section: DL1*, CRN 13470, Format: Online, Instructor: Ryan Hughes

*These sections are available to non-degree seeking students as well. To take courses without applying to a degree program, you'll need to submit an application as a non-degree seeking student. If you're interested in applying a course to a degree in the future, set up a call with an admissions counselor. All courses available in Summer 2020 will be offered online.

Prior Sections (partial list)
  • Summer 2021, Section: C01, CRN 42227, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Meghan Magee
  • Spring 2021, Section: DL1, CRN 22025, Format: Online, Instructor: Meghan Magee
  • Fall 2020, Section: 003, CRN 84324, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Ryan Hughes
  • Fall 2020, Section: 004, CRN 83940, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Charles McCrory
  • Fall 2020, Section: 005, CRN 83923, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Meghan Magee
  • Spring 2020, Section: 001, CRN 11093, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Meghan Magee
  • Spring 2020, Section: 002, CRN 11649, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Meghan Magee
  • Spring 2020, Section: 003, CRN 20052, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Jennifer Fields
  • Fall 2019, Section: 001, CRN 72698, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Meghan Magee
  • Fall 2019, Section: 002, CRN 72699, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Jennifer Fields
  • Summer 2019, Section: C02, CRN 42510, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Jason White
  • Spring 2019, Section: 001, CRN 11268, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Jennifer Fields
  • Spring 2019, Section: 002, CRN 11970, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Jennifer Fields
  • Fall 2018, Section: 001, CRN 73330, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Jennifer Fields
  • Fall 2018, Section: 002, CRN 73331, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Jennifer Fields
  • Summer 2018, Section: C01, CRN 40224, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Jason White
  • Spring 2018, Section: 001, CRN 11471, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Jason White
  • Spring 2018, Section: 002, CRN 12348, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Jennifer Fields
  • Fall 2017, Section: 001, CRN 73947, Instructor: Jason White
  • Fall 2017, Section: 002, CRN 73948, Instructor: Jennifer Fields
  • Summer 2017, Section: C01, CRN 40374, Instructor: Jason White
  • Spring 2017, Section: 001, CRN 12249, Instructor: Jennifer Fields
  • Spring 2017, Section: 002, CRN 13683, Instructor: Jason White
  • Fall 2016, Section: 001, CRN 75086, Instructor: Jason White
  • Fall 2016, Section: 002, CRN 75087, Instructor: Jennifer Fields
  • Summer 2016, Section: A01, CRN 41184, Instructor: Jason White
  • Spring 2016, Section: 001, CRN 12779, Instructor: Jason White
  • Spring 2016, Section: 002, CRN 15233, Instructor: Ashley Rickman
  • Fall 2015, Section: 001, CRN 77901, Instructor: Ashley Rickman
  • Fall 2015, Section: 002, CRN 77902, Instructor: John O'Toole
  • Summer 2015, Section: A01, CRN 41821, Instructor: Joel Martin
  • Spring 2015, Section: 001, CRN 13270, Instructor: Kathleen Friend
  • Spring 2015, Section: 003, CRN 18246, Instructor: Kathleen Friend
  • Fall 2014, Section: 001, CRN 73912, Instructor: Ashley Rickman
  • Fall 2014, Section: 002, CRN 76157, Instructor: Kathleen Friend
  • Summer 2014, Section: A01, CRN 41640, Instructor: Kathleen Friend
  • Spring 2014, Section: 001, CRN 14032, Instructor: Kathleen Friend
  • Spring 2014, Section: 002, CRN 17275, Instructor: Kathleen Friend
  • Fall 2013, Section: 001, CRN 75011, Instructor: Kathleen Friend
  • Fall 2013, Section: 002, CRN 81431, Instructor: Kathleen Friend
  • Spring 2013, Section: 001, CRN 16785, Instructor: Kathleen Friend
  • Fall 2012, Section: 001, CRN 79458, Instructor: Kathleen Friend