Also, students who have successfully completed PHED 1119 may write their own programs in free weights. Requirements of the course include login workout hours in the North Lake College Physical Fitness Lab, pre, mid and posttests to monitor progress and an open-text test in the Testing Center administered throughout the semester over required readings. Two films in the Media Center on weight-lifting techniques and steroid abuse are required for both classes. Most colleges and universities require from one to four hours in PE for graduation. These two classes will transfer.
Students also take the course for self-improvement.
The NLC Physical Fitness Lab is equipped with Cybex, Nautilus, free weights, Stairmasters, treadmills and stationary bikes. Aerobics is an exercise program designed to increase cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance and flexibility through a variety of movements performed to poplar music. Emphasis will be on Bench Aerobics for cardiovascular, abdominal, hips and thigh floor exercises for muscular endurance, and warm-up and cooldown exercises for flexibility benefits. Physical Fitness and lifestyle concepts are presented. Hand weights are also introduced into the workout program.