PE 229 Military Fitness

Students will learn a variety of physical fitness subjects including components of fitness, principles of exercise, phases of conditioning, and the types of fitness programs. Instruction will occur while students participate in a rigorous military style fitness schedule. Each month an Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) will be administered. The test consists of three events: pushups, sit-ups, and a 2-mile run. Student fitness levels will be assessed based on the U.S. Army standards for these events. By the end of the semester, students will also be evaluated on their ability to lead an entire military physical training session. Attendance and class participation will partially determine final grades.