HACT 229 Wellness Through Running/Walking

This wellness course introduces students to all seven dimensions of wellness (physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, social, environmental, financial) and allows students to practice making changes in at least one of the dimensions by establishing, practicing and reflecting on individualized SMART goals related to running or walking as a wellness activity. This course is designed for the beginning runner to the advanced runner. Course content includes mechanics of efficient running/walking, presentation of training systems, safety, appropriate shoes, hydration and the prevention and care of common running/walking injuries. This course meets the general education requirement for wellness.

Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lab

General Education Competency

CSI Core Wellness

HACT 229Wellness Through Running/Walking

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

HRF

II. Course Specification

Course Type

General Education

General Education Competency

CSI Core Wellness

Credit Hours Narrative

Semester Contact Hours Lab

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

III. Catalog Course Description

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Compare and contrast the changes from the pre- and post- speed and endurance tests
Consistently practice assigned running/walking plans at least 3 times per week and record on course log sheet
Read assigned readings with topics such as running/walking safety, hydration, injury prevention and appropriate shoes
Evaluate knowledge through course quiz
Participate in assigned assignments and discussions
Review assigned running plans for the week
Select the best days and times to participate in running plans
Compare and contrast the changes from the pre- and post-test wellness exam
Develop a strategy for implementing each SMART goal
Evaluate goals according to the SMART characteristics
Identify a target behavior for at least one dimension of wellness
Measure progress through journaling and/or self-reporting
Practice a strategy for each SMART goal
Reflect on what factors promoted or inhibited your practice in pursuit of reaching SMART goals
Reflect upon the connection between the seven dimensions of wellness to lifelong wellness
Students will demonstrate the knowledge or skills required to safely and effectively engage in running as a wellness activity
Students will demonstrate the knowledge or skills required to safely and effectively engage in running/walking as a wellness activity
Pre-and post-speed and endurance test
Create SMART goals
Define lifelong wellness
Define the seven dimensions of wellness
Explain the relationships between lifelong wellness
Identify Define the purpose of lifelong wellness
Identify the characteristics of a SMART goal
Plan Create Individual goal(s) addressing at least one dimension of wellness
Practice Apply wellness knowledge to act on individual goals addressing at least one dimension of wellness
Practice writing SMART goals
Reflect Demonstrate the ability to engage in careful thought about beliefs and behaviors impacting lifelong wellness
Reflect Demonstrate the ability to engage in careful thought about beliefs and behaviors impacting lifelong wellness
Students will improve and/or maintain their level of cardiovascular fitness
Students will improve and/or maintain their level of cardiovascular fitness
Identify Define the purpose of lifelong wellness
Plan Create Individual goal(s) addressing at least one dimension of wellness
Practice Apply wellness knowledge to act on individual goals addressing at least one dimension of wellness
Creating SMART goals for at least one dimension of wellness
Students will act upon individual SMART running goals for at least one dimension of wellness
Expanded Description of Student Outcomes
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V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Seven dimensions of wellness Complete SMART goal worksheets Running/walking Safety Health History Running/walking Form Evaluation Weekly Running/walking Plans and Running/walking Ingredients Hydration and Proper Shoes Reading Assignment Injury prevention

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

1. Complete SMART goal worksheets for at least three dimensions of wellness 2. Written or oral presentations 3. Journals and/or self reporting 4. Running/walking logs

Assessment Strategy Narrative

1. Pre and Post Wellness Quiz 2. Pre and Post Speed and Endurance tests 3. Weekly participation 4. SMART goal worksheets

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

1. Complete SMART goal worksheets for at least three dimensions of wellness 2. Written or oral presentations 3. Journals and/or self reporting 4. Running/walking logs