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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
KFIT 36.1 | Title:
JOGGING FOR FITNESS |
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Full Title:
Jogging for Fitness |
Last Reviewed:5/11/2020 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 1.50 | Lecture Scheduled | 0 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 0 |
Minimum | 1.50 | Lab Scheduled | 3.00 | 3 min. | Lab Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 0.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 52.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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The emphasis of this course is on life-long exercise principles combined with the immediate benefit of a strength and aerobic workout. Using jogging as the aerobic exercise of choice, this course examines cardio-respiratory fitness, exercise principles, and how to design and evaluate fitness programs/workouts. This course will emphasize target Heart Rate: how to find it and how to use it when establishing and evaluating goals. The student will experiment with different types of workout and be encouraged to apply the information to their own body and level of conditioning.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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The emphasis of this course is on life-long exercise principles combined with the immediate benefit of a strength and aerobic workout. Using jogging as the aerobic exercise of choice, this course examines cardio-respiratory fitness, exercise principles, and how to design and evaluate fitness programs/workouts. This course will emphasize target Heart Rate: how to find it and how to use it when establishing and evaluating goals. The student will experiment with different types of workout and be encouraged to apply the information to their own body and level of conditioning.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2013 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2013 | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Major Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Understand the use of equipment, terminology, track etiquette, warm-up and cool down exercises, stretching, training principles, and safety concerns.
2. Develop physiological adaptations to cardiorespiratory endurance and musculo-skeletal fitness.
3. Understand theory and technique associated specific to jogging for fitness.
4. Describe equipment and safety considerations specific to jogging.
5. Evaluate health considerations such as nutrition, injury prevention, rest and recovery, as they relate to jogging.
Topics and Scope
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I. Warm-up and Warm-down Activities
A. Low intensity cardio/respiratory exercise
B. Dynamic movement
C. Stretching
II. Cardio/Respiratory Conditioning
A. Jogging/Walking
B. Step exercise
1. Bench stepping
2. Bleachers
3. Hills
III. Physiological Adaptations to Jogging
A. Musculo-skeletal strength
B. Musculo-skeletal endurance
IV. Flexibility
A. Active stretching
B. Static stretching
V. Theory and Technique
A. Fitness testing (fitness level assessment)
1. Timed one mile/timed two miles
2. Nutritional guidelines
B. Heart rate
1. Calculate exercise training zone
2. Rate of perceived exertion
C. Muscle identification
D. Prevention and Treatment of Common Jogging Injuries
1. Attire
2. Group/Partner jogging
E. Body composition
VI. Health Considerations
A. Nutrition
B. Injury prevention
C. Rest
D. Recovery
Assignments:
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1. Attendance and class participation
2. Fitness portfolio
3. Exercise 1 hour per weekt in addition to regularly scheduled class meetings
4. 1-3 Objective quizzes, midterm and/or final exams
5. Jogging technique evaluation
6. Body composition calculation
7. Exercise heart rate calculation
8. Personal training log
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 0 - 10% |
Training Log | |
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course. |
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Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 0 - 10% |
Calculation of body composition and/or exercise heart rate | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 10 - 30% |
Jogging technique evaluation, body composition calculation, heart rate calculation, fitness portfolio | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 10 - 30% |
quizzes, midterm and/or final exam | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 40 - 60% |
Attendance and Participation, outside activity | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Walking and Jogging for Health and Wellness - 6th edition by Frank D. Rosato, 2012
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