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Circuit Training

KNSFHP 1148.01  (1 credit)

Class Description:

This course is designed for students with little to no experience with group circuit training, and for those interested in taking a more focused approach to circuit training.  The class will introduce students to the concept of circuit training as a means to increased fitness. Students will complete circuits that incorporate both resistance and cardiovascular exercises using both body weight and various types of equipment.

Prerequisites:

None

Equipment (students must purchase for class):

 

What you will learn:

  • The proper and safe use of cardiovascular exercise and resistance training equipment
  • Identify and locate various muscle groups and the exercises that effectively train those muscle groups to develop muscular endurance and strength.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the basic principles of cardiovascular exercise and resistance training to develop a fitness program based upon the students’ personal goals and objectives
  • Show improvement to muscular strength and endurance as evidenced by the tracking of progression using a semester activity log. Students will also demonstrate improvement via a pre- and post- fitness evaluation
  • Demonstrate knowledge of current trends and practices related to the subject of fitness.

What to expect:

  • A fitness assessment will be conducted
  • Participation in a variety of “circuits” provided by the instructor.

Potential Benefits:

  • Metabolic improvement
  • Cardiovascular fitness
  • Whole-body workouts that are time efficient
  • Increased strength

Fun facts:

  • An all-strength circuit burns 30 percent more calories (about nine per minute) than a typical weight workout and offers more cardio benefits.
  • A circuit that combines cardio and strength moves will blast fat and sculpt muscle. It can also burn up to 10 calories a minute.

Source: https://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/how-build-perfect-circuit-workout

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Phone: 614-292-2606| Email Jae Westfall

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