PED 138 Cardio Variety Home Assignment For the Week of 3/16/2020
There will be two assignments for you to do next week (though, youre welcome to start them now, if you wish!).
Assignment #1: Reading and summarizing two cardiovascular exercise-related articles.
Assignment #2: Exercising for at least 30 minutes for at least two days next week.
Assignment #1 Article Summaries (10 pts each):
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327100
https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/updated-exercise-guidelines-showcase-the-benefits-to-your-heart-and-beyond
What To Do:
1. Since weve been focusing on cardiovascular exercise in this class, please read the two cardiovascular exercise-related articles listed above.
2. After reading each article, please write a one-page summary for each article (double-spaced and 12-font).
3. In your summary for each article, include the following:
-Summarize the article in your own words.
-Write about two things that you learned from the article.
-Explain how you can/do implement cardiovascular exercise in your weekly routine.
-Remember to properly site the article if youre using any specific quotes.
4. Please email OR give me your typed summaries no later than Monday 3/23.
Assigment #2 Exercise (5 points each):
What To Do:
1. To substitute the two live classes that well miss next week, do some kind of cardiovascular exercise at least two times for at least 30 minutes next week.
You may choose one of the following (or something similar):
-Walking or Running
-Biking
-Doing an exercise DVD
-Go to an exercise class at your local gym (if you have that opportunity, and if theyre open)
-Playing an active sport (not e-sports!)
2. Please record (for each of your exercise sessions):
-What exercise you did
-When you did it
-How long you did it for
-How you felt during and after your exercise session
3. Please be sure to type this (double-spaced and 12-font) as your third page to Assignment #1.
4. Please email OR give me your typed exercise sessions with your Assignment #1 no later than Mon 3/23.
Total Points: 30 points