HPE-121 Walk and Jog
This course is designed for students of any fitness level who are interested in improving their general physical condition. This course will help the student to increase his/her cardiovascular endurance and promote weight loss through walking or jogging.
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Course Outline
Department
Health Science and Human Performance
Course Description
This course is designed for students of any fitness level who are interested in improving their general physical condition. This course will help the student to increase his/her cardiovascular endurance and promote weight loss through walking or jogging.
Credit Hours
1Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Course Learning Outcomes
- Discover the benefits of aerobic exercise
- Recognize proper hydration, heart rate and nutrition regarding exercise
- Identify appropriate walking/jogging apparel and shoes
- Develop an individual plan of scheduled exercise
- Demonstrate correct safety practices while exercising
Topic Outline
- 1. Warm-up activities and stretching
- 2. Benefits of aerobic exercise
- 3. Proper hydration and nutrition for exercise
- 4. Appropriate apparel and recommended running and walking shoes
- 5. Schedule of workouts
- 6. Proper form and exercise techniques
- 7. Safety practices
- 8. Endurance and stamina
- 9. Cardiovascular and lung capacity
- 10. Heart rate
- 11. Weight control