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De Anza College

KNES 51A

Fitness and Dietary Wellness · 3 units

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An examination of the effect of exercise, basal metabolic rate and total daily energy expenditure on weight management. The role of cardiovascular exercise, resistance training, body composition and nutrition on an individual's metabolic rate is assessed. Lifestyle factors and choices, managing stress and motivational strategies for maintaining a healthy body weight is discussed. Students will develop a personal exercise program, assess cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and body composition to improve metabolic rate.

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Winter 2027 · updated Oct 18, 11:15 PM UTC

No section is scheduled at De Anza College for Winter 2027. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

The De Anza catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.

Advisory: “ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.”

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