SPED1002 Fitness Trends for Exercise and Health

Course Code

SPED1002

Course Title

Fitness Trends for Exercise and Health (運動與健康的健身趨勢)

Class Date

14, 15, 16, 17, 20 and 21 July 2026

(22 July 2026 is reserved for class make-up in case there is any cancellation of classes due to bad weather or other unexpected factors.)

 

(23 July 2026 is reserved for class assessment, if any.)

Class Time

9:30 a.m. – 12:00 nn.

Teacher

Dr. John O’Reilly

Lecturer
Department of Sports Science and Physical Education
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Medium of Instruction

English

Course Description

This aim of this course is to provide the students with up-to-date and research-based information for understanding the latest fitness trends for exercise and health. This course will introduce a variety of popular exercise and training methods (e.g. high-intensity interval training, circuit training, functional training and wearable technology-based training etc.) and their associated benefits. Emphasis will be placed on the application of such knowledge upon the improvement of exercise performance and upon the promotion of exercise. The students will be provided with hands-on experience of conducting laboratory work with examines the metabolic responses to exercise.

Course Content

1.               Introduction to latest fitness trends for exercise and health

2.               Physiology of exercise training: Training principles and benefits

3.               Application of different training methods for health and performance

4.               Exercise and health promotion strategies

5.               Laboratory experience: scientific training and testing

6.               Seminar – Presentation of mini-group projects

 

Learning Outcomes

After taking this course, students will be able to:

1.               Familiarize themselves with the latest fitness trends for exercise and health.

2.               Explain the objectives and benefits of different training methods.

3.               Discuss the relationship between exercise intensity/duration/modality and the physiological responses.

4.               Apply different training methods for health and sport performance improvement.

5.               Demonstrate the basic laboratory techniques on experimental testing.

Course Assessment
  • Written Assignment (Lab Report) (20%)
  • Presentation (20%)
  • Class Quizzes* (50%)
  • Laboratory Work (10%)

 

* This will involve a combination multiple choice and short-answer questions from lecture materials and assigned readings.
 

 

 

The above course information is subject to change and approval.

 

Last updated on 20 February 2026

 

 

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