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LWA 205 - Indoor Cycling

Credits: 1


Introduces indoor cycling as a means to obtain or improve current levels of health or fitness.  Emphasizes proper cycling technique, simulating a variety of riding terrains to impact cardiorespiratory health or fitness. Includes proper warm-up, cool-down, strength exercises, and stretching. Addresses a variety of wellness topics including the 5 components of health related fitness and nutrition. Indoor cycling is a group exercise class performed on stationary bikes

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 30
Pass/NoCredit: Yes

Outcomes and Objectives 1. Describe or explain the concepts and components of indoor/outdoor cycling.

    A.        Define indoor cycling and list benefits that result from participating in an exercise program

    B.        Understand terminology as it applies to an indoor cycling program

    C.        Explain the concept of a proper warm-up and cool-down and how they relate to either type of cycling

    D.        Identify program elements of indoor cycling that are rooted in the principles, approach and science of real outdoor cycling

    E.        Learn how to ride with cadence rules in mind

    F.         Learn how to measure intensity using heart rate monitoring

    G.        Perform pre/post assessments to measure progression of fitness components

    H.        Describe and explain the five health-related components of fitness and give examples of cycling activities that, when performed, meet the criteria for improving each component

    I.         Identify the location of the following large muscle groups and give examples of strengthening

               exercises for each

               1.   Quadriceps

               2.   Hamstring

               3.   Bicep

               4.   Triceps

               5.   Rectus Abdominus

               6.   Latissimus Dorsi

               7.   Gastrocnemius

               8.   Gluteus Maximus

               9.   Pectoral

               10. Deltoid to improve Cycling fitness

    J.         Differentiate between aerobic and anaerobic energy/training zones when cycling

    K.        List the factors that determine muscle strength and endurance when developing a cycling program

    L.         List the six essential nutrients, the caloric value and food source of each, and the relationship of each nutrient to choosemyplate

2. Demonstrate the aspects of indoor/outdoor cycling.

    A.   Instruct an indoor cycling segment following guidelines that have been taught during the course semester

    B.        Demonstrate competency in setting up an indoor bicycle and using proper hand and feet techniques in order to achieve the greatest full range of motion

    C.        Demonstrate how to properly change hand positions with the different seated and climbing positions

    D.        Demonstrate how to determine, monitor, and calculate exercise heart rates at different energy/training zones

    E.        Demonstrate how to take, monitor, and calculate a resting heart rate, maximum heart rates, and exercise training zones using Karvonen's heart-rate reserve method



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