Department of Health Science
Course Outline
I. Course prefix number LESC. 1126
II. Course Title Walking
To Fitness
III. Credit One hour
IV. Instructor Bennie
Prince
V. Office DSC 110
VI. Office Hours By Appointment
VII. Telephone Office: 569‑3239,767‑2667
bfprince@ualr.edu
VIII. Course Description
Emphasis is placed on
developing an individual level of walking performance. Practical applications
of principles of exercise and the components of an effective cardiovascular
workout in achieving fitness through walking.
IX.
Course Objectives
·
When giving a waking fitness program, the student
will identify the role of physical activity in that program.
·
The student will identify and discuss the need
for development and maintenance of such basic elements of physical fitness as
cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility.
·
The student will identify their own limitations
and capabilities in respect to walking.
·
Given proper appraisal and evaluation in a
testing program, the student will describe the status of their own physical
fitness.
·
The students will identify and discuss
procedures and considerations in planning a personal fitness program
·
The students will identify and discuss resources
that are available and can contribute to a walking program.
X. TEXTS, readings, and instructional
resources
Required Text:
Hawkins, J.K., & Wiegle, S.M. (1992). Walking for fun
& Fitness.
Instructional Resources:
Resato, F.D. (1990) Fitness
and Wellness: The physical connection
(2nd ed.).
Resource Articles:
Lucas, J., (1983). Three
Specially Selected Athletes and a
Recaptitulation of the
Reasearch Ouarterly for
Exercise & Sport. 54, 4147.
XI. Assignments, evaluations procedures and grading policy
Course Requirements:
1. Projects. The following projects will be
completed during the semester:
a. Exercise log. Each student will record the walking program he/she performs
each week.
2. Examination. A comprehnsive
exam will be given on the last day of class. This exam
will cover materials given out in class, the text book, and class lectures.
Grading
1. Summary of points
Attendance 100
Walking log 100
Final
‑ 100
Total 300
2.
Grade Distribution
90%‑
100% A
80%‑
89% B
70%‑
79% C
60%‑
69% D
59%
& below F
XII. Class Policies
1.
Attendance:
5pts. off for each absence. You
have till 10 min. to after class starts to receive credit for class participation. Do not be late for class.
All assignments late –10 from total points.
2.
Text:
(see required text)
3.
Locker
and towel: Check with DSC equipment services.
4.
Bring
book, notebook, and pen everyday.
5.
Modest,
non‑binding attire.
6.
No
cell phones, beepers in class or on walk. Turn off.
STUDENTS WITH
DISABILITIES
It is the
policy of UALR to accommodate students with disabilities, pursuant to federal
and state law. Students who feel they may need
accommodations for their disability should contact this instructor during
office hours. The chairperson of the department
offering this course is also available to assist with accommodations. Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the
Office of Disability Support Services located in the Student Union Annex, Room
109 (phoned 569‑3237)
WEEK 1&2
SYLLABUS REQUIREMENTS, CARDIOVASCULAR TEST WORKOUT SHEETS, RESTING
HEART RATE AVERAGE,
WEEK 3&4
HEART RATE RECOVERY TEST. GO OVER
WALKING FORM AND PRACTICE WALKING THEN STOPING AND CHECKING PULL RATE. ASSIGN RESTING HEART RATE AVERAGE AND 1.5
WALK/RUN TEST.
WEEK 5
GO OVER STRETCHES.
WEEK 6‑12
WORK OUTS BEGIN FOR EACH CLASS.BEGIN WITH30 MINUTES AND TRY TO
WORK UP TO AN HOUR IF POSSIBLE.
WEEK 13
REVIEW FINAL
WEEK14
FINAL