PE 111 Group Cycling

Instructor lead class using stationary cycles designed to improve cardiovascular endurance, enhance cycling skills and body mechanics. The class uses a variety of cycling specific body positions while providing lower level options for participants. Supplemental strength will also be introduced. Repeatable up to 12 credits.

Credits

1

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Understand and incorporate a variety of cycle riding positions
2. Understand and participate in a variety of cycling workout programs
3. Understand the muscular activation patterns used during cycling
4. Correctly adjust and operate the cycling bikes
5. Improve their cardio-respiratory fitness and muscular endurance
6. Develop core endurance
7. Understand the make-up of a quality fitness workout and the five components of health-related fitness
8. Understand basic nutrition principles as they relate to lifelong weight maintenance and fueling for performance