Class Details

KNES 6AX
Aerobic Power Walking

Course Description

This course is an introduction to the discipline of Physical Education through aerobic power walking. Includes a historical and global examination of walking for health and fitness. Students will improve fitness through a progressive program of walking various distances, routes, and at variable speeds. The importance of strength development, and flexibility exercises, adaptations of the exercises to individual physical abilities, and principles of fitness and nutrition will be discussed.

Class Details

Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-02-17 to 2025-03-28.
Footnote:
Fully ONLINE. This class does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382 . The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .

Course Details

Units

1 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 0
• Weekly Lab Hours: 3

Gen Ed

General Education Class

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

Also Listed As

KNES 6A

General Course Statement

General Statement

See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory

ESL 272. and ESL 273., or ESL 472. and ESL 473., or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.