PHED 101 was a hybrid course that consisted of a variety of online assignments, independent learning, and in-person exercise “labs” where we could get assistance from faculty. The in-person labs consisted of students performing certain exercises, focused on strength building and flexibility, that we had been preparing throughout the week. The faculty walked around and offered advice if there was ever any confusion about how to work ceratain equipment. Going into my first lab, I can recall being nervous about not being able to correctly perform a task or being unfamiliar with the equipement. However, this was not an issue, as the students around me, faculty, and graduate assistants were always willing to help. These labs definitely put me outside of my comfort zone, but in the end, I became capable of performing certain activities that I did not know about prior to the course.

In addition to these labs, we also turned in weekly step count information collected by our FitBit bracelets. The goal was to complete 10,000 steps each day. At the end of the week, we looked at the data and examined when our highest step-count day was and when the lowest was. Then, we had to think about our activites throughout the week and during those days in particular to figure out what may have influenced our step-counts. We also had to come up with ideas on how we might increase our step-counts on “low” days. All-in-all, this kind of activity made me more aware of the natural exercise I am able to achieve without much thought. It challanged me to try to come up with ways that I can be more active throughout my day and helped me recognize the importance of exercise and good health.