University of Idaho’s Physical Education – Basics (PEB) courses are not going away, they are just transitioning into Idaho Fitness (I-FIT). With a change in name to the program, there are promising benefits as well.. University of Idaho’s Department of Movement Sciences asks students to be patient during shift.
“The new name is also linked to the commonly used exercise prescription components of FITT-VP, which describe the frequency, intensity, time, type, volume and progression of one’s physical activity,” Movement Sciences’ Administrative Coordinator Elizabeth Kang said.
The department chose to rename PEB to I-FIT because the new name better described the program. The university is still offering students with quality classes but with a new name, learning outcomes, catalogue descriptions and adjustments to their mission, Kang said.
“I-FIT classes are aimed to enhance the holistic well-being of all students across all physical activity, fitness and skill levels,” Kang said. “These classes are a great way for students who want to learn new skills, improve existing skills, maintain and enhance fitness and well-being.”
Starting summer of 2020, PEB courses will be renamed to I-FIT.
“In addition, it is our belief that engaging in a healthy active lifestyle benefits students’ academically, and their social and emotional health,” Kang said.
In addition to courses already offered, I-FIT will offer recent additions like I-FIT Walk/Jog/Cycle, Mindful Yoga, Mountain Biking and High Interval Intensity Training (HIIT) classes. They will also offers unique classes like HEMA Longsword (I-FIT 106), Fly Fishing (I-FIT 107) and Scuba (I-FIT 108). The program will keep favorites like yoga, Pilates, swim, personal fitness and table tennis. These courses will be available to students at UI.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, UI is not raising the $40 I-FIT program fee for the fall 2020 semester. Kang said the university understand that the pandemic has been a very challenging time financially.
“The I-FIT Program is a self-sustaining program, and we aim to offer affordable and quality physical activity and wellness courses for students across all physical activity, skill and fitness levels,” Kang said. “Compared to many other universities in the state and region, our program fee is one of the lowest for students.”
The degree audit on VandalWeb will only affect those who specifically need PEB classes to graduate. For those who this does affect, check with an academic advisor and fill out a Degree Audit Substitution/Waiver Request form. Movement Science students should contact Student Services’ Undergraduate Program Advisor Paul Alderete.
For more information on the fall 2020 semester courses click here.