HE ED 120 - Introduction to the Biological Aspects of Fitness to Health

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

A biological analysis of the contributions of physical activity and exercise to fitness and long term health. Emphasis is on the introduction of training principles, health related components of physical fitness, exercise and physical activity guidelines, and the application of these concepts for determination of physical fitness, individual long term health outcomes, and preventable disease. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of HE ED 120 or HE ED 220.