PE 132 Jogging-Walking (1 credit)
Course Description
This course will guide students in the development of a progressive running/walking program to improve cardio-vascular endurance and to build muscular endurance to assist with activities of daily living and overall personal health.
Course Content
A. Fitness Components
B. Benefits of jogging/walking
C. Injury prevention
D. Shoe selection
E. Nutrition and energy balance
H. Cardiovascular health and aerobic capacity
Student Outcomes
1. Discuss the difference between jogging and walking based on exercise intensity and biomechanical principles.
2. Articulate the benefits of jogging/walking .
3. Demonstrate appropriate warm up and techniques to minimize the risk of injury.
4. Interpret the science of proper shoe selection.
5. Discuss the nutritional needs for exercise and energy balance.
6. Describe and diagram personal fitness improvement from previous fitness levels.
7. Evaluate the cardiovascular benefits of physical activity specific to this course.
Degree Outcomes
Program Outcome: Graduates will increase their awareness, knowledge and behavioral skills regarding the role of physical activity and exercise as a foundation for life-long health and wellness.
Global Citizenship: Graduates will be able to critically examine the relationship between self, community, and/or environments, and to evaluate and articulate potential impacts of choices, actions, and contributions for the creation of sustainable and equitable systems.
Lecture Contact Hours 0
Lab Contact Hours 20
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 20
Potential Methods
A. Practical Demonstration and Assessment of Skills
B. Teacher observation
C. Discussions
D. Written evaluation
E. Self evaluation of fitness components
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