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Students will learn proper running mechanics (posture and gait), and how to condition and pace themselves throughout a variety of workouts such as tempo runs, easy runs, interval training (speed and hills) and other training methods. At the end of the quarter, students will have the tools to develop their own training programs. Students will also gain knowledge on how to make intelligent choices that contribute to a healthy active lifestyle.Prerequisite: Students should be able to run continuously for at least 1.5 miles. If students can't run for 1.5 miles continuously, we recommend taking the following conditioning classes: Prerequisite: Students should be able to run continuously for at least 1 mile. If students cannot run for 1.5 mile continuously, we recommend taking the following conditioning classes: PE 1: Indoor Cycling, PE 5: TRX, PE 14: FUNctional Fitness Training, PE 7: Core Training, PE 12 or 13: Weight Training, PE16: Circuit Training or PE 17: Total Body Training.

This course will allow students to expand upon skills learned in Beginning Weight Training. Students will learn to design and develop a balanced weight training program to meet their goals. This course also provides an opportunity to develop skills in specific areas of strength training, endurance, and power. This course will utilize class discussions, class assignments and student participation to enable students to: (1) Understand basic components of health-related physical fitness such as: muscular strength and endurance, power, and flexibility (2) Develop physical fitness and motor skills, and (3) Develop a positive attitude toward wellness and physical activity which will facilitate a healthy lifestyle.nnPrerequisite: Students should have taken one of the following PE classes prior to registering for this course ( PE 12: Beginning Weight Training, PE 5: TRX, PE 7: Core Training, PE 14: FUNctional Fitness Training, PE16: Circuit Training and PE 17: Total Body Training) or have prior weight/resistance training experience and a understanding of the fundamental principles associated with weight/resistance training