Course Outline for Physical Education Activity MFT3
Intermediate Military Fitness Training

Effective: Fall 2016
SLO Rev: 12/21/2016
Catalog Description:

PEAC MFT3 - Intermediate Military Fitness Training

0.50 - 2.00 Units

The third in a series of fitness classes designed to prepare the student for the physical rigors of serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Prerequisite: PEAC MFT2.
0835.00 - Physical Education
Letter Grade Only
Type Units Inside of Class Hours Outside of Class Hours Total Student Learning Hours
Laboratory 0.50 - 2.00 36.00 - 108.00 0.00 36.00 - 108.00
Total 0.50 - 2.00 36.00 - 108.00 0.00 - 0.00 36.00 - 108.00
Measurable Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. run 2 miles in 18:45 or less;
  2. run non stop for 60 minutes;
  3. perform 55 sit ups;
  4. forward lunge for 50 yards.
Course Content:
  1. Introduction to plyometric training
  2. Training variations - high intensity interval training circuit training, strength training and body building routines.
  3. High Intensity Strength Training in a Circuit utilizing heart rate as a guide
  4. Learning to train the hard - easy method to enhance adaptation
  5. Core routines - Using planks, squats, dead lifts and pull ups
  6. Practicing the military fitness test
 
 
 
 
Methods of Instruction:
  1. Demonstration/Exercise
  2. Class and group discussions
  3. Small Group Coaching
  4. One-on-one coaching
  5. Presentation of audio-visual materials
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
  1. Demonstrate to the class three types of in depth jumps.
  2. Read the chapter on training. Now write a one page paper on why easy days of training are just as important as hard days when it comes to physical improvement.
  3. Design a three minute core routine and demonstrate it to the class.
  1. Class Work
  2. Class Participation
  3. Exams/Tests
  4. Attendance
  5. Final Examination or Project
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. Demonstrate and explain the physiological reasons for performing a proper warm up.
  2. Work within a group, or team, to solve problems
Textbooks (Typical):
  1. Corbin, Charles and Ruth Lindsey (2014). Fitness for Life West Publishing Company.
Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:
The third in a series of fitness classes designed to prepare the student for the physical rigors of serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Prerequisite: PEAC MFT2.