Physical Fitness Program

 

The Physical Fitness Program is a 3 week program for those who want to learn more about the different types of exercise recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine. Participants will receive detailed information about the benefits and different types of aerobic exercises, strength training and flexibility. The program provides easy-to-understand information and many handouts for specific aerobic exercises, strength training exercises and flexibility exercises.

The program fee is $15 for the 3 weeks and covers the cost of the program and its materials(financial waivers are available for those who may need them). Each participant will meet one-on-one with a Health & Wellness Coach weekly for the duration of the program for approximately 60 minutes. The participant is able to choose a time and day that works best for them on the registration form. A program description is listed below. Complete the Physical Fitness registration form (below) to register. Once you are registered we will contact you concerning your first appointment.

Resources

The American College of Sports Medicine
The National Academy of Sports Medicine
American Dietetic Association
Mayo Clinic



Registration Form
Name:
Email:
Phone Number:
UVID:
What time can you meet? Each session will last 60 minutes. (Please give a specific time that you would be able to meet every week.)
 
     

Program Outline

Session 1:
  • ACSM Recommendations
  • Benefits of Physical Activity
  • Identifying and Addressing Barriers
  • Aerobic Exercise Overview
  • Benefits and Types of Aerobic Exercise
  • Guidelines and Tips
  • Staying Hydrated
Session 2:
  • Strength Training Overview
  • Benefits and Types of Strength Training
  • Strength Training Basics
  • Body Composition
  • Creating and Maintaining Bone Strength
  • Exercising with Injuries
  • Carbohydrate and Protein Consumption
Session 3:
  • Flexibility Overview
  • Benefits and Types of Flexibility
  • Physiology of Flexibility
  • Assessing your Flexibility
  • Fat Consumption