BASICS OF FITNESS

VALUE ADDED CERTIFICATE COURSE

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Union Christian College, Aluva

Title: Value Addedcourse in Basics of Fitness

Course Code: VACPE2202 

Target group: Under Graduate Students, Union Christian College, Aluva

Objectives of the Course

1. To provide an awareness about the scientific basis and benefits of Physical activity
2. To introduce the fundamentals of Health & Physical Fitness
3. To provide basic knowledge about various modes of fitness program and their influence on
5. To develop knowledge and performance of gym equipment’s
6. To learn about fitness workouts and its benefits in daily life

Syllabus 

Chapter –1- Introduction to physical fitness, Principles of sports training, importance ofwarming up &cooling down

Chapter-2- Health – Dimensions of Health, Major Systems in Human Body.Effects of exercise on body systems,

Chapter-3-strength training and its benefits,BMI, Fitness Testing,Health and Safety in Gym Environment  flexibility exercise and its benefits,

Chapter- 4Methods of sports training-various modes of training used to develop motor abilities

Chapter- 5 Basic Nutrition & Supplementation-Dietary guidelines for healthy eating.

Action plan:

Duration: 30 hrs (10 hrs theory and 20 hrs practicals)

3 months (2 hours/week- Online /Offline (3:30-4:30pm)

Maximunm Strength:30 students

Classes by: Faculty, Department of Physical Education

Course Structure: Theoryand Practical’sas per the syllabus

Scheme of Examination: Total Marks 100

*75% Attendance is mandatory

External Assessment: 60 marks

Written and Practical Exam will be conducted based on the syllabus

CERTIFICATION:

A certificate of the course will be awarded to all those who have successfully completed the theory as well as practical activity of the course.

Course Co-ordinators

Co-ordinator:

Dr.Bindu.M, Assistant Professor of Physical Education, Union Christian College, Aluva

Members:

Dr. Jayadeep.V.K, Guest faculty – Physical Education, Union Christian College,Aluva.

Mr.Dileep.C.N ,Guest Faculty- Physical Education (BSM), Union Christian College.

Mr.Ajay Gopal, Guest Faculty – Sports Management, Union Christian College,Aluva

Ms.Seethal.V.R,Guest Faculty – Mangement,Union Christian College,Aluva

Ms.Binu Susan Paul, Guest Faculty- Physical Education (BSM), Union Christian College.