PED 120 Walking for Fitness

Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1

This course introduces fitness through walking. Emphasis is placed on stretching, conditioning exercises, proper clothing, fluid needs, and injury prevention. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in a recreational walking program.

This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

Course is typically offered in Fall and Spring (when offered).
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Participate in 80% of all fitness walking classes using the provided schedule.
Determine correct THR (target heart rate) for themselves and others using the Karvonen formula.
Document individual cardiovascular training intensity during workout sessions on card.
Demonstrate concepts of fitness walking on written test(s) with a 60% average.