PES181 — Walking for Wellness
PES 181 - Walking for Wellness PES 181 - Walking for Wellness Credits/Units: .5 cr. This course is designed to give the student a practical understanding of cardiovascular fitness produced by walking. This course is designed to educate and improve in the areas of body composition, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscular endurance, and aids in weight loss. Content includes brisk walking for several miles outdoors (extreme weather permitting: torrential rain or thunder and lightning), preceded by stretching exercises. Experiences are provided to the student understand the benefits, organization, implementation, and evaluation of a balanced aerobic fitness program utilizing walking as the primary activity. Note: (1/2 semester each)