PE 185WM Walking Fitness, Advanced

1. Describe cardio-respiratory fitness and walking benefits. 
2. Identify of long- and short-term fitness goals. 
3. Assess individual cardio-respiratory fitness level. 
4. Participate in group and/or  individualized walking program. 
5. Record weekly walking activity. 
6. Perform a “long walk”. 

Intermediate 

1. Meet beginning objectives. 
2. Demonstrate correct long distance walking form. 
3. Execute speed or race walking form. 
4. Discuss prevention of injuries. 

Advanced 

1. Meet beginning and intermediate objectives. 
2. Compare cross country walking with race walking. 
3. Calculate and discuss calorie expenditure. 

• Introduction to the Fitness Activity Walking 
  • Waiver and medical release 
  • Equipment and safety 
  • Warm-ups and cool-downs 
  • Cardiovascular testing 
  • Goal setting 
  • Monitoring 
• Cardio-Respiratory Fitness 
• Walking fitness 
  • Form 
  • Pace 
  • Calorie expenditure 
  • Metabolism 
  • Prevention of Injuries 
  • Shoes