| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4:00pm-5:15pm | TuTh | Woodruff PE Center Cycle Studi | Mary Umstead. | PED. | 1 | 12610 | TBA. |
Content: Aerobic conditioning - indoor cycling will explore the innovative program of utilizing a modified stationary bicycle to simulate outdoor cycling. This course will incorporate both experienced and novice cycling enthusiasts. The aerobic conditioning - indoor cycling class involves a general cardiovascular workout focused and defined on the biomechanics of indoor cycling. Indoor cycling is a safe aerobic activity working primarily the muscle of the legs and buttocks including the quadriceps, calf, hamstrings, and gluteal groups.
Course objectives will include:
-Improving or maintaining the students cardiovascular and muscular endurance.
-Enhancing the students' practical and cognitive knowledge in fitness and nutrition concepts.
-Establishing a sound, individual, and enjoyable physical activity program that may be maintained throughout life.
General format of the class will be about 30 minutes of indoor cycling and/or alternate forms of aerobic exercise with 10 minutes for discussion and/or introduction of new and established fitness principles. Students will participate in 2-4 outside exercise related laboratory experiences.
Course Goals
1. To provide a challenging second level alternative to traditional fitness courses offered.
2. To offer safe indoor cycling techniques.
3. To satisfy the demand for an alternative fitness course.
4. To offer a physical fitness course that reflects the most current concepts in an evolving fitness field.
This course does not fulfill the Principles of Physical Fitness requirement
NOTE: PERMISSION FROM INSTRUCTOR REQUIRED PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT.
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