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| Course ID: | PEDB 1950E. 1 hour. 3 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Fitness for Life Walking | Course
Description: | Instruction and practice of skills and strategy in walking and
acquisition of fitness for life knowledge. | | Oasis Title: | FFL WALKING | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | Course Objectives: | Students will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the fundamental
skills of walking.
Students will gain an appreciation for walking as a way to
exercise and improve overall health in life.
Students will understand the importance of physical activity as
it relates to a healthy lifestyle.
Students will demonstrate their knowledge of health-related
fitness topics, such as aerobic fitness, muscle strength and
endurance, flexibility, nutrition, and behavior modification.
Students will design a personal workout program based on their
goals. | | Topical Outline: | Exercise vocabulary
Health benefits
The FITT principle
Behavior change
Preparing for and recovering from exercise
Nutrition
Fitness assessment
Goal setting
Equipment and safety considerations
Walking form
Principles of training | | Honor Code Reference: | Students in this course are expected to abide by the University
of Georgia Honor Code and Academic Policies as described in A
Culture of Honesty. These policies are also available at the
website: www.uga.edu/ovpi. | |
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