Introduction to Cardiovascular Activities

Catalog description

KINES 62 has been designed to help students become acquainted with and proficient in many types of cardiovascular activities that can be used as part of a lifelong exercise program. Students should expect to participate in a variety of activities such as, but not limited to, walking/ jogging, cycling, aquatics, aerobic dance, and cardiovascular exercise machine use. Additionally, students will have an opportunity to learn skills necessary to create safe cardiovascular exercise programs while considering safety, injury prevention, and the pursuit of lifelong wellness. KINES 62 is taught in a modular format including three to five separate types of cardiovascular exercise being chosen for the course content for the semester. Students will know which courses have been selected by listings in the semester Schedule of Courses. KINES 62 will provide a unique balance of training guidelines that can be applied to the various cardiovascular activities one pursues throughout life. Fundamental guidelines for safe exercise, progression, self-monitoring, etiquette, and injury prevention will be introduced and practiced throughout the course. Cardiovascular Activities serves as a stepping stone to lifetime physical fitness and disease prevention. Self and group paced activity will allow for each individual to maximize the benefits of exercise.