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Course: |
PED 150
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Title: | Fitness Walking |
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Long Title: | Fitness Walking |
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Course Description: | Designed to improve cardiovascular fitness and strengthen all major muscle groups. This low impact, aerobic walking will also build endurance. |
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Min Credit: | 1 |
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Status Notes: | Previously Titled AEROBIC CONDITIONING II |
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Course Notes: | Added Competencies and Topical Outline. |
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Origin Notes: | FRCC |
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Status Notes: | Was PED 226, changed 1/10/13 effective 201410 CFE |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Upon completion of this course students will:
A. Gain knowledge to improve their overall fitness.
B. Understand target heart rate and the importance of cardiovascular fitness.
C. Design long term fitness goals.
D. Learn to recognize and demonstrate knowledge of alignment, posture and different techniques of walking.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Proper stretching ¿ the muscles involved.
II. Posture ¿ alignment
III. Walking techniques
A. Fitness/brisk
B. Power
C. Rehabilitation
IV. Proper clothing
V. Proper shoes
VI. Proper nutrition and hydration
VII. Pacing techniques
VIII. Aerobic activity ¿ target heart rate
IX. Calorie expenditure
X Overheating
XI. Mental attitude
XII. Motivational techniques
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