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Oct 23, 2026
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HPER 1171 - Bicycling
Credits: 1
Catalog Description
This course is an introduction to bicycling for leisure and exercise. It is designed to introduce basic bicycling skills, maintenance, and safety. Emphasis will be placed on techniques as well as an appreciation for bicycling as a lifetime activity. Students need to have access to a heart rate monitor, a bicycle, and a bike helmet.
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Identify basic equipment and safety procedures.
- Practice basic bicycle maintenance and proper fitting.
- Apply physical fitness concepts to bicycling.
- Explore bike paths and trails.
- Explain how bicycling can be a lifelong activity.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Basic bicycle maintenance and repair
- Bicycle fitting
- Bicycle safety
- Gear and equipment
- Local bicycle paths and trails
- Target heart rate and general physical fitness
- Bicycling as a lifelong activity
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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