Walking for Fitness

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide students with a foundation of aerobic fitness through walking. Students will progress from shorter duration, lower intensity walks to exercise sessions that include longer duration. Conditioning programs will emphasize development of endurance, progressive increases in caloric expenditure, and improvements in body composition. Strategies for the prevention of injuries will be addressed. Successful completion of the course will result in improved aerobic fitness, increased caloric expenditure, and the ability to construct effective walking programs for continued benefit. Note: Some UC transferable courses have credit limitations. For details, see a counselor, the Transfer Center advisor, or the articulation officer.