WPE 253 Independent Physical Training
(Contact Hours: 1.5) This course is based on scientific principles to develop and maintain muscular and cardio-respiratory fitness. Circuit training is the principle training regimen. Circuit training is a method of resistance training, which emphasizes muscular and cardio-respiratory endurance. Students meet with an instructor for the first one fourth of the class and the last eighth of the class. The remaining time is at the discretion of each individual student and must be "logged in" at the Wellness Center. Grades will be based on fitness and written assessments and hours logged into the Wellness Center. Recommended prerequisite: WPE 153 or permission from instructor. Minimum benchmarks will be enforced.