Online Class: Running Basics
|  | | | | | Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription Basic Course (no certificate) = $20.00 Course with Online Certificate* = $45.00 |
Running Basics is a class presenting the benefits of running and compares running with fitness walking. It covers everything from choosing running shoes, running techniques for beginners and advanced runners, tips and drills for running farther and faster, introduction to racing and nutrition and injury prevention. At the completion of the course, beginners should be able to run a mile without stopping and participants who are already running will get tips on how to improve. Those who prefer will be able to apply the information to fitness walking or racewalking instead of, or in addition to running. Everyone cleared by their doctor is welcome, from potential marathoners to those who want to work out just enough to improve their health.
Instructor Joann Bally has over 12 years experience as a personal trainer. She has completed a fitness instructor course, UCLA extension, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, National Strength & Conditioning Assn. and a Health/Fitness Instructor certified by American College of Sports Medicine. * Document your course completion with an online certificate (additional shipping/handling charges apply for hard copy delivery). Instantly download, print, and share your certificate and CEUs once awarded. UniversalClass™ offers many wonderful learning tools to help you get the most out of your online course,
including an online portfolio service that manages all your course completions, and a Certificate Verification Service you can use so others may view and verify the authenticity of your awards.
 Course Description So you want to be a runner! Running can improve your health, mood, appearance, and self-esteem. In this class, you will learn about proper running technique, choosing gear, racing, and more. Instructions are given to help the absolute beginner get started. Running safety is discussed. 'Run longer and faster' guides the advanced beginner or intermediate runner to improvement. Nutrition considerations and injury prevention are also covered. You can ask the instructor questions about your own running program through email. Get started in this great sport! Much of this information is also useful to fitness walkers. Instructor Joann Bally is a certified personal trainer, and has been a slow, but happy runner for 25 years.
Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: Running and WalkingThis lesson compares running and walking as exercise, presents the benefits of running, and discusses how much you should run. | Lesson 2: What Gear Do You Need?In this lesson, you will find information on how to choose running shoes and clothes, as well as some thoughts on weather. | Lesson 3: Running TechniqueThis lesson shows you how to get started running if you are a beginner, presents important running technique tips, and introduces nutrition for runners. | Lesson 4: Run Faster and FartherLearn to run faster and farther, while avoiding injury. | Lesson 5: Racing and Running StrategiesThis lesson gives you some tips and encouragement if you decide to participate in a community race, marathon, or just competitive fun. | Lesson 6: Running Terms and DefinitionsThis lesson provides valuable reference information and tips and may be updated as the course progresses. Read it through. Although there are no quizzes or assignments attached,there is new information and expanded explanations. |
Optional Certificates Awarded - Certificate of Attendance
- Certificate of Outstanding Achievement
- Certificate of Academic Excellence
In addition to the standard Certificate of Course Completion, Merit Awards may be issued by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student achievement. Merit awards also incur an additional $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and delivery of the award, as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Portfolio Service that documents your achievements online. Official Merit Awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers to verify your achievement).
| | Additional Information | Course Title | : | Running Basics | | CEU Value | : | | | Course Number | : | 3442 | | Course Type | : | Professional Development | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : | Reviewed & Approved on April 9, 2002 | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $20 | | | | |
NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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