Course Description

PED 116 (2 cr.)provides a study of fitness and wellness and their relationship to a healthy lifestyle, defines fitness and wellness, evaluates your level of fitness and wellness, and motivates you to incorporate physical fitness and wellness into daily living. A personal fitness and wellness plan is required for this course.

Course Prerequisites

There are no prerequisite courses for PED 116. However, you must have and be able to use the following:

  1. Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, computing averages)
  2. Access to the following technology:
    • reliable access to VCCS email
    • reliable high speed access to the Internet (with a current browser)
    • MS Office software access to additional software such as Adobe Reader, RealPlayer or Windows Media Player, etc.
  3. Basic computer skills:
    • Create a new folder
    • Save a file
    • Cut, copy and paste
    • Find a lost file on your hard drive
    • Download a file
    • Send and receive email (with and without an attachment)
    • Participate in a class discussion forum
    • Post materials and submit assignments in blackboard
    • Use an Internet browser to search for information on the Web
    • Set bookmarks for Web pages
    • Save an image from the Web and create a new folder for it
    • View audio and video files

If you feel you lack any of these, read through this syllabus thoroughly before you begin your coursework. You should find the assistance you need here. Check for additional information and assistance by clicking the Student Support and/or Tutorials buttons at the left side of the screen.