Maricopa Community Colleges  PED107  19994-99999 

Official Course Description:  MCCCD Approval:  12/08/98

PED107  19994-99999

L+L

1.50 Credit(s)

3 Period(s)

Aerobic Cycling

Emphasis on body position, speed, endurance and distance in aerobic cycling. Builds stamina and takes participants to the next level of fitness. Group exercise format requires participants to complete a health history questionnaire and attend an orientation prior to participating in the first session. Prerequisites: None.

 

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

 

PED107  19994-99999

Aerobic Cycling

 

1.

Measure resting heart rate, exercise heart rate, and the target heart rate training zone. (I)

2.

Explain the components of health related physical fitness:

3.

Cardiovascular, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition. (I)

4.

Develop a safe and effective exercise routine through proper body alignment, proper technique, and correct monitoring of heart rate. (I,II)

5.

Perform the fundamental skill of the chosen activity with proper body mechanics and adherence to health and safety standards. (II)

6.

Perform the activity as dictated by the rules and traditional standards limited by personal capacities. (III)

7.

Continue performing or learning the activity according to personal motivation and goals. (IV)

 

 

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

 

PED107  19994-99999

Aerobic Cycling

 

 

I. Orientation

A. Health history, consent form, and blood pressure assessment (physician's release if necessary).

B. Explanation of the Aerobic Cycling Program

C. Basic fitness components

1. Cardiovascular

2. Muscle strength and endurance

3. Flexibility

D. Measurement of heart rate

1. Resting heart rate

2. Exercise heart rate

3. Target heart rate

E. Components of the Aerobic Cycling Program

1. Warm-up/ stretching

2. Cardiovascular endurance/ Muscular strength

3. Interval training

4. Cool-down/ stretching

II. Fundamental Skills: Varied activities

A. Body Mechanics

B. Performance (skill) Techniques

C. Safety and Health Applications

III. Rules

A. Competitive Activities

B. Performance Standards

C. Application/ Practice

IV. Lifetime Expectations

A. Recreational Opportunities

B. Occupational Opportunities

C. Fitness/ Conditioning Opportunities

D. Competitive Opportunities

 

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