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- Effective Term:
- Fall 2014 through Fall 2016
- Course Number:
- PE 182C
- Course Title:
- Beginning Fitness and Walking
- Credit Hours:
- 1
- Lecture Hours:
- 0
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 30
Course Description
Beginning level, self-paced walking programs and a variety of conditioning exercises for specific body areas. Provides instruction for integrating walking into a lifetime fitness program. Audit available.
Addendum to Course Description
Student provides appropriate sport clothing activity. Sport shoes designed for walking are required.
Intended Outcomes for the course
- Improve physical conditioning
- Improve cardiovascular conditioning
- Develop skills/techniques for lifelong fitness program
- Recognize/develop skills for holistic health
- Develop/apply principles, terminology, and techniques for overall conditioning
- Develop technique to set pacing/speed for walking
Outcome Assessment Strategies
- Pre/post fitness testing
- Individual fitness programs/participation
- Personal program records
- Written assignments
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
SUBJECT MATTER: CONCEPTS, THEMES, ISSUES (TOPICAL AREAS)
- Warm-ups, cool-downs
- Target heart rate zone training
- Perceived rate of exertion technique
- Pace/speed setting for walking
- Components of fitness
- Appreciation and benefits of lifelong fitness
- Safety concepts
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:
- Practice warm-ups, cool-downs
- Demonstrate correct exercises for individual program
- Apply components of fitness to beginning levels
- Apply present physical condition to appropriate walking levels
- Alter exercise choices for special weather and physical conditions
- Understand muscle charts in selecting appropriate /walking fitness exercises