WE 126 - Walking For Fitness

2. Understand and apply proper walking techniques and form in regards to range of motion, strengthening, stability, intensity, walking stride, mobility, safety, and flexibility.

3. Understand walking for fitness pre-preparation guidelines (proper shoes, clothing, etc.)

4. Explain appropriate Warm up and Cool down exercises and stretches.

5. Calculate and interpret estimated Max Vo2 using Rockport 1 mile test.

6. Explain how walking has a positive impact on various areas of health and wellness and make informed decisions about personal health and wellness.

7. Complete a Walking For Fitness program using FITT principle, SMART goal setting and ACSM guidelines on exercise.  

8. Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.  

9. Make effective presentation, formatting, and stylistic choices when developing communication  

10. Demonstrate the ability to be physically active through fitness walking and log walking for fitness walks. 

 
Course Outline:
I. Why Exercise and Why Walking and Pre-Preparation

II. Equipment and Safety

III. Warm up, Cool Down, and Flexibility (Static and Dynamic Programs)

IV. Fitness Walking Tests and Programs and Rockport 1 mile Walk Test

V. Fitness Walking Techniques

VI. Why Aerobic Exercise

VII. Walking For Fitness and Wellness Dimensions 

VIII. Walking For Fitness and Cardiovascular Health 

IX. Walking For Fitness and Bone Health 

X. Walking For Fitness Brain Health 

XI. Walking For Fitness and Nutrition Healthy Game Plan

XII. Walking For Fitness Sleep Health and Recovery

XIII. Walking For Fitness and Stress Health

XIV. Walking For Fitness and FITT Principle

XV. Walking For Fitness and SMART Goal Setting

XVI. Walking For Fitness and ACSM Exercise Guidelines

XVII. Walking For Fitness and Max VO2 Measurement

XVIII. Demonstrate the ability to be physically active, exercise by complete Walking For Fitness Workouts

XIX. Log Workouts

XX. Health/Wellness Solutions and Goals

Performance Activities: 75-85%
Mandatory Course Components:
Rockport 1 mile walk test
Equivalent Courses:
None

1.  Essential judgment skills to include: The mission of the Exercise Science Department is to educate and positively impact the health of students and the community by offering academic course work, outreach, and practical learning opportunities that promote individual wellness skills and prepare future health, exercise science and wellness professionals for their future. That being said, the periphery goal of the department is to enable those who are/have been enrolled in a Wellness (WE)/(EXS) course to identify behaviors and activities that promote their personal health, and thereby general education, and allow them to aid those surrounding them as needed.

2.  Essential physical/neurological functions to include: Exercise Science related jobs are intellectually, physically, and psychologically demanding professions. Although this is the case, it is important to note that exercise and general wellness are not limited to any specific demographic. The importance of wellness, physical education and exercise science is vital to the success of all students, regardless of physical and neurological function. Behaviors that demonstrate essential neurological and physical functions relative to the Exercise Science Department and its courses include, but are not limited to:

• Varying types of physical activity
• Observation
• Listening
• Understanding relationships
• Writing and psychomotor abilities consistent with course and program expectations

3.  Essential communication skills to include: Ability to communicate effectively with fellow students, faculty, patients, and all members of the Exercise Science Department. Skills include verbal, written, and nonverbal abilities as well as information technology skills consistent with effective communication. Students should be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills in the areas of leadership, motivation, management, and communication.

4.  Essential emotional coping skills: Exercise Science courses may aid in the ability of students to develop emotional coping skills, but students enrolling in an Exercise Science course should have the ability to demonstrate the mental health necessary to safely engage in the practice of Exercise Science as determined by professional standards of practice.

5.  Essential intellectual/conceptual skills to include: Ability to measure, calculate, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate to engage competently in the safe practice of Exercise Science. Specifically, this includes the ability to understand, synthesize, and apply nationally recognized standards for fitness and health and be able to communicate the benefits and precautions associated with exercise. Students will be able to understand, analyze and apply behavior modification strategies to enhance exercise and health behavior change

6.  Other essential behavioral attributes: Ability to engage in activities consistent with safe Exercise Science practice without demonstrated behaviors of addiction to, abuse of, or dependence on alcohol or other drugs that may impair behavior or judgment. The student must demonstrate responsibility and accountability for actions as a student in the Exercise Science Department and as a developing professional in the Wellness/PE/Exercise Science fields consistent with accepted standards of practice.

Grand Rapids Community College strives to be more than ADA compliant. We strive to be accessible and welcoming to all students of all abilities. After reviewing the Essential Abilities/Technical Standards for this program; your responsibilities as a student entail determining if you can complete all associated coursework either:

1. With Accommodation. I am otherwise qualified to meet the same academic standards as any other student entering the program. However, based on a medically documented condition or diagnosis, I would qualify for reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990). I will meet with Disability Support Services on campus to arrange those accommodations in an interactive process with the Exercise Science Department.
    
2. Without Accommodation. I am able to complete the program without need for reasonable accommodation or modification. In the event my medical documentation reveals otherwise or a condition manifests that would necessitate an accommodation; it is my responsibility to inform a responsible authority figure within the Exercise Science Department and work with Disability Support Services to see if a reasonable accommodation or modification can be made.

If you have a medically documented condition or diagnosis, please contact the Exercise Science Department office, or contact Disability Support Services (DSS) at disability@grcc.edu or by phone at 616.234.4140 to arrange accommodations through our interactive process.