Cycling 101

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Cycling 101
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Overview Purpose

• Goal The goal for this course is to give
  students the opportunity to learn the basics of
  cycling, including but not limited to
• Motivation
• Cycling Safety
• Bike anatomy
• Nutrition
• Fitness
• Body anatomy

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Theoretical Foundation
Self-Efficacy Students will use the Maslows
Hierarchy of Needs to help motivate themselves to
begin a cycling regimen. This will allow them to
better understand the needs of their bodies and
what they can do to live a healthier lifestyle..
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Procedures
? Classroom or Weekly E-Learning Environment -
This course can be either taken in a Professional
Development Class or in a High School Physical
Education Health Class ? Class size will
accommodate up to 15 students ? Equipment
Required ? Bike ? Safety Helmet ? Gloves ?
Water bottles ? Cycling Shoes ? Safety
Glasses ? Heart Rate Monitor ? Bike Computer ?
Sun block ? Computer (for online meetings)
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Objective
Students will learn the following
Bike Anatomy
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Students will learn the following (continued)
Muscles used while cycling
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Students will learn the following (continued)
Bike and Road Safety
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Students will learn the following (continued)
How Motivation helps in developing strong skills
for exercising and living a healthy lifestyle.
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Students will learn the following (continued)
Students will become avid cyclists on an open road
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Learning Activities

• PowerPoint Presentations
• Worksheets
• Video Tutorials
• Cycling
• Health Fitness
• Nutritional Benefits

All activities can be found on the Wiki
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Learning Activities (Continued)
?Class Discussions ?Blogging ?Organize Cycling
Club on Facebook
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Learning Activities (Continued)
Cycling on an open road using the proper gear
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Assessment
Training Log
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Assessment
Written Exams
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Assessment

• Cyclist must be able to
• Ride for 6 miles to test endurance built
  throughout the semester
• 2. Identify wear all proper gear during riding
  test

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Course Prerequisite
Doctors Note due to physical activity nature of
the class
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Educational Standards High School Physical
Education Class
Physical Education is a required subject for all
students in grades K-12. When students reach the
commencement level of the learning standards for
physical education, they will have the knowledge
and skills to participate in a variety of healthy
activities understand and appreciate the
benefits of maintaining a healthful lifestyle
understand how to evaluate and access resources
in their community to pursue a healthy and active
life and will be aware of the many career
opportunities available in this field.
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Educational Standards High School Physical
Education Class
Subchapter C. High School Subchapter C. High School Subchapter C. High School
116.5. Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Physical Education, High School.
116.5. Foundations of Personal Fitness (One-Half Credit).
116.5. Adventure/Outdoor Education (One-Half Credit).
116.5. Aerobic Activities (One-Half Credit).
116.5. Individual Sports (One-Half Credit).
116.5. Team Sports (One-Half Credit).
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Educational Standards Professional Development
Courses
Professional Development Courses are independent
study, distance learning courses for adult
professionals. The mission of Professional
Development Courses is to provide students with
opportunities for professional growth through
course work that is interesting, topical and
immediately applicable.
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Resources
www.ehow.com/topuc_2292_bicycling-101.html
www.wisc-online.com www.jimlangley.net/wrench/b
icycleparts.html Additional Resources World
Wide Web