Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus Course Prefix/Number/Title: HPER 101 Activity-Running Number of credits: .5 credits Course Description: This is an activity course designed to help participants learn about the benefits of running, explain how running can be a part of a safe and realistic plan, and discuss how to maintain or improve their fitness level by running. Pre-/Co-requisites: None Course Objectives: Students will: 1. Learn the biological, psychological, and social benefits of running. 2. Understand proper running form, stretching, nutrition, and recovery. 3. Complete a 5K or 10K race. Instructor: Lexi R. Kvasnicka-Gates, Ph.D. Office: Thatcher Hall 2206 Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 1:00-1:50pm Thursdays 9:00am-noon Phone: 228-5475 Email: lexi.kvasnicka@dakotacollege.edu Lecture/Lab Schedule: 2:00-2:50pm (1 st 8-weeks) Gym Textbook (recommended): Stanton, J. (1999). Running: Start to finish. Lone Pine.