Spring 2017 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus

Course Prefix/Number/Title:

HPER 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:

Learn the biological, psychological, and social benefits of running.

Understand proper running form, stretching, nutrition, and recovery.

Complete a 5K or 10K race.

Instructor:

Lexi R. Kvasnicka-Gates, Ph.D.

Office:

Thatcher Hall 2208

Office Hours:

Tuesdays 9:00am-noon, 1:00-3:00pm, and by appointment

Phone:

228-5475

Email:

lexi.kvasnicka@dakotacollege.edu

Lecture/Lab Schedule:

2:00-2:50pm (2

8-weeks)

Gym

Textbook (recommended):

Stanton, J. (1999).

Running: Start to finish.

Lone Pine.

Additional course readings available on the course Moodle Shell.