PED 121 Walk, Jog, Run

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

This course covers the basic concepts involved in safely and effectively improving cardiovascular fitness. Emphasis is placed on walking, jogging, or running as a means of achieving fitness. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and appreciate the benefits derived from these activities.

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

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

Demonstrate 80% participation in a walk, jog and run program using the provided schedule.
Complete pre and post walk /run test on a workout card.
Document individual cardiovascular training intensity during workout sessions on card.
Demonstrate concepts of cardiovascular fitness on written test(s) with a 60% average.