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SPAC 260 — ELEMENTS OF SPORTS FITNESS

African Studies · University of Ghana

This course introduces students to the concept of fitness and wellness and how they relate to quality of life. Course Objectives To familiarize students with basic knowledge of diet, exercise, stress management, health and other areas of total wellness and their impact on maintaining healthy lifestyle. Course Content The concept of fitness and health. The meaning of physical fitness. Component of physical fitness. The development of the components of physical fitness. Selected lifetime fitness activities. The concept of wellness. The relationship of fitness to wellness. Exercise and fitness. Principles of physical activities. Body systems and physical fitness. Weight management. Fitness assessment and exercise testing for cardio-respiratory fitness, body composition, muscle flexibility. Substance abuse and sexually transmitted diseases and stress management.

Credits
2
Level
Level 200
Semester
Semester Two

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Course details from University of Ghana Volume 3 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Sciences (2017).