PHED106 - Fitness, Beginning

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Academic Year 2005/2006

Fitness, Beginning
PHED 106 FA

This course may be repeated for credit.

This course is designed to meet the needs of the individual interested in establishing a self-paced exercise program. The emphasis of this course is on the development of cardiovascular endurance. Individuals are instructed how to determine personal work-load levels and pace themselves during various classroom aerobic activities. Participants also receive additional instruction in strength training. Cardiovascular activities include fast walking, jogging, aerobic exercise, rope jumping, interval training and rowing ergometer work.

MAJOR READINGS

While there are no major readings or examinations, attendance is required in all activity classes.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Assignments: one additional self-scheduled exercise work session per week.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Attendance required. The first class in each quarter will meet in the Freeman Athletic Center lobby.

COURSE FORMAT: Performance

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: .25 Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE Grading Mode: Credit/Unsatisfactory

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Wright,Donna M.

Times: .M.W.F. 12:00PM-12:50PM; Location: QUARTER 1;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 25)

SR. major: 0 Jr. major: 0

SR. non-major: 7 Jr. non-major: 6 SO: 6 FR: 6

Special Attributes:

SECTION 02

Instructor(s): Hauser,Francis J.

Times: .M.W.F. 12:00PM-12:50PM; Location: QUARTER 2;