This 6 week course is designed to teach the student the fundamentals of running as a lifelong form of exercise, recreation & leisure, and/or competition (if desired). It is designed for the novice or recreational runner of any fitness level. The course will consist of readings and supplemental materials on a variety of topics. The instructor will act as a ‘virtual running coach’ and will recommend a weekly training plan for each runner based on his/her goals, physical condition, time availability, and any other relevant criteria. Each student will participate in weekly discussion activities with their classmates and keep a personal running journal, both of which will receive feedback from the instructor. Students will complete the ‘homework’ of running on their own time in the location of their choice, in accordance with the personalized plan set up by the instructor.
Course Syllabus (PDF)
