Students enrolled in the Walking and Jogging elective course have been participating in a weekly challenge of filling out a 7-day exercise planner. The exercise planners are built to report activity on a daily basis. Each day, the student’s record their type of activity, duration, and any benefits they noticed that affected their personal health, appearance, and fitness level.
The students had a Community Visit from Peter Prescott on April 20 who presented the concept of a SMART goal and how to create that goal as a target (to meet or exceed) as they create each week’s exercise planner.
The SMART Goal guidelines are as follows:
- Specific
- Measurable
- Achievable
- Time-Based
- Relevant
The students put thought into their SMART Goals as they start their weekly planners. Within the SMART goal the students have learned to include the following considerations:
- CDC Guidelines for Moderate Exercise Weekly Target of 150 Minutes
- CDC Guidelines for Intense Exercise Weekly Target of 75 Minutes
- To include both walking and jogging, or a mix of different activities that incorporate movement
- A goal that reflects analysis of the prior week’s goal, and whether the goal was achievable and relevant, or if the goal should be modified.
Through this activity, students have learned about and are encouraged to apply proper technique and personal safety during walking and jogging. The long term goal of the weekly exercise planners is to encourage a regular exercise routine that will evolve into a plan for lifelong fitness.
Walking & Jogging is one of the elective courses OLS Bellevue College students can take to obtain their associate degree from OLS. More information about our curriculum is available on our website. To learn more about our program register for an Information Session.
Last Updated May 12, 2021