PHED 1145 - Walking/Jogging
2 Credits
Provides students the opportunity to improve their cardiovascular fitness through walking and jogging. Students will develop and execute a personal walking or running program. Progress will be monitored throughout the semester. Students will learn the benefits of walking or running as a stress reduction activity. Lecture topics include fitness components, fitness principles, nutritional guidelines, body composition, stress management and personal wellness. This course may be taken twice fora maximum of four credits.
Major Content Areas
Stress management: 10% Cardiac risk factors: 15% Fitness components: 25% Fitness principles: 25% Body composition: 10% Basic nutritional and dieting principles: 15%
Learning Outcomes
Discuss basic nutrition and fitness principles Discuss the role walking and jogging play in health maintenance Design a personal wellness program Exercise to improve flexibility and muscular endurance Exercise to improve cardiovascular health
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