FITN 306 - Fitness Walking

Institution:

Canada College

Subject:

Description:

Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lab hours/ semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: This comprehensive course includes an historical perspective, with emphasis on the physical and mental benefits of walking, its effect on longevity, injury prevention, the cardiovascular system and disease rehabilitation. Additionally, such topics as hiking and backpacking, safety gear and weather are covered. Techniques of striding, race walking and nutrition, as it relates to overall fitness, are introduced. Areas conducive to safe walking, both in the community and in local parks, are used as well as the campus. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

canadacollege.edu

Phone Number:

(650) 306-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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