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School of Health & Applied Human Sciences
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Trask Coliseum 156
601 S. College Rd.
Wilmington, NC 28403-5956
Phone: 910.962.3250
Fax: 910.962.7073

Online PED 101 Information

Is the Online Course delivery format right for you?

• The Online PED 101 format is for Extension students only. The only exception would be if a non-traditional student has a unique need for this format and needs it to graduate on time. In order for such requests to be considered, documentation from the student’s academic advisor verifying the graduation implications must be emailed to the PED 101 Coordinator.
• In addition to being an Extension student, you must also possess the characteristics outlined below. In other words, there are characteristics of a type of learner and individual that are more likely to facilitate success in this online PED 101 course.

Are you someone who possesses the following characteristics?

1. self-directed learner
2. prefers and currently participates in individual physical activity
3. a basic knowledge of safe and effective techniques for performing cardiovascular, resistance, and flexibility activities
4. enjoys the use of technology and engaging in online interactions
5. comprehends information well from reading, writing, and listening/viewing online lectures
6. self-motivated and self-disciplined
7. currently applies useful, successful time management skills

Online Course Delivery Information & Expectations

• Online PED 101 is designed as an online course with asynchronous on-line activities focused on reading, discussing, and viewing health/wellness content.
  
• The lectures and quizzes will be online to view / take on your own during a specified period of time as designated in the course schedule.
• You are required to attend a proctored Final Exam either with your Instructor or at an approved proctoring site (some of which require a fee).
• Students are expected to have daily Internet access to check Blackboard AND your uncw email address daily for updated information.
• Students will complete assignments both online and in real-life (both of which are submitted online in Blackboard) and include the following:
  1. taking online surveys and self-assessments
  2. setting short- and long-term multidimensional goals to develop a personal wellness plan
  3. performing and reflecting on new wellness activities in each dimension
  4. logging cardiovascular, resistance, and flexibility activities (as outlined below)
  5. developing a lifetime wellness plan
  6. participating in online discussion boards

Required Individual Physical Activity

• Students in this unique, self-directed ONLINE LAB section are required to participate in cardiovascular, resistance, and flexibility activities on their own (in any setting), while maintaining daily/weekly activity logs and diaries. Students are required to meet the minimum national physical activity and health guidelines, which includes a specific number of days/week (frequency) and minutes/day (duration) for each type of activity (see below for those requirements). Students can, however, choose the specific type (and maximum amount) of physical activity to perform for each (depending upon personal health/fitness levels, goals, and activities of enjoyment):

SUMMARY OF REQUIRED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY WEEKLY MINIMUMS based on NATIONAL HEALTH GUIDELINES

	cardiovascular	resistance (muscle-strength)	flexibility
frequency	3 days spread throughout week	2 non-consecutive days/week	3 days/wk (on cardio &/or resistance days)
intensity	RPE 5-6 = moderate RPE 7-8 = vigorous	Lift to fatigue [~55-75% of 1 repetition max (RM)]	10% beyond normal range of motion [slight discomfort, but no pain]
time	150 min moderate/week or 75 min vigorous, or 100 min combination (>10-minute bouts)	1 set of 8-12 reps	3-4 reps per stretch maintain static hold 10-30 sec/stretch (>10-minute bouts)
type	aerobic	8-10 resistance exercises (all major muscle groups)	8-10 static, dynamic, PNF, &/or ballistic stretches (all major muscle groups)