WE 133 - Cycling

Description
This course is designed to provide students the knowledge and skills of cycling as a recreational sport or using cycling as a way to stay physically active. Students learn about simple repairs, fundamental riding skills, physical conditioning, and participation in and preparing for cycling rides. This course includes off-campus trail rides. Students are required to provide their own transportation to the trail location of the day and will also need to provide their own cycling equipment/bike. If students need assistance with a bike, they contact the Exercise Science Department.

Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Develop and demonstrate all skills and techniques in class through participation and demonstration.

2. Demonstrate ability to perform basic bicycle repairs, especially those that may occur during a cycling trip.

3. Demonstrate the ability to choose the proper cycling equipment and proper set up of a bicycle.

4. Understand current laws and mandates for cyclists while riding outdoors/on streets.

5. Make informed decision about personal wellness and ability to make decisions for self regarding overall health, wellness, and quality of life.

6. Understand basic principles regarding the Wellness Dimensions and proper nutrition/hydration.

7. Understand the components of Fitness and be able to demonstrate knowledge on different workload and zones for a cycling ride and/or workout.

8. Know and use active listening skills. (CS3)

9. Make informed decisions about personal wellness (see institutional definition of wellness). (PR8)
Course Outline:

Setting Cycling Fitness Goals
Understanding Training Concept and Components of Fitness
Measuring Cycling Fitness and Fundamentals of Exercise
Understanding Training Workload and Zones
Planning Your Program
Base-Building Workouts
Interval Workouts for Flat or Varied Terrain
Hill Workouts
Time Trial Workouts
Sprint Workouts
Equipping Yourself
Refining Bike Fit and Riding Techniques
Dealing With Common Cycling Problems
Personal Training Zones
Selecting a Bicycle
Accessories and Necessities
Bicycle Safety
Physiology of Cycling
Maintenance of Bicycle
Proper Nutrition and Hydration

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 5-25%

Movement and Performance: 75-95%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: IRW 97, IRW 98, IRW 99

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Elective- Offering designed to expand learning opportunities for degree seeking students. May or may not be required for students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Physical Activity - 1:2
Total Physical Activity Hours Per Week: 2
People Soft Course ID Number: 100978
Maximum Course Enrollment: 20
High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA

School: School of Health & Exercise Science
Department: Exercise Science
Discipline: WE
First Term Valid: Fall 2019 (08/01/2019)
1st Catalog Year: 2019-2020
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement),
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Faculty members teaching fitness/activity classes must have an understanding of the unique needs of students and have a background in physical education, fitness, nutrition, and health. A Bachelors degree is required, Master’s Degree is preferred.

Last Revision Date Effective: 2018-2019
Course Review & Revision Year: 2023-2024