Patricia Root
- Dept:
- Math & Science
- Title:
- FTF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
- Campus:
- North Seattle College
- Mailstop:
- 3NC2402
- Phone:
- 206/934-4593
- Hours:
- In person, Roy Flores Wellness Center Monday & Wednesday, 12pm-1pm, other times & formats by appointment
Courses
Personal Statement
Information About Summer '26 and Fall '26 Quarter Classes
HEA150 Health and Human Sexuality (Fully Online) - Summer & Fall
HEA150 Health and Human Sexuality is traditionally fully online: there are no Zoom meetings, and all class work (readings, weekly and biweekly homework, biweekly quizzes, one project, and two exams) are online, and to be submitted via Canvas. There is no textbook. HEA150 is a "survey" course, which means content is more general and broad in scope. Topics we will cover include behavior change, personality, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, physical activity, tobacco, alcohol, other psychoactive substances, basic reproductive physiology, contraception, sexually transmitted infections, and aging. A link to the current quarter's reading and homework can be found here. I look forward to working with you all!
PEC139 Yoga Pilates (Hyflex = option of in-person or virtual via Zoom or asynchronous via Zoom video recording) - Fall
Students can attend in person or via Zoom, MWF 11-11:50am. If students cannot participate on a particular day, they can still earn credit by participating in and briefly summarizing the Zoom video recording, which I upload after each class session. In-person students: please bring a yoga mat if you have one, but it’s not required. Virtual students: you will need at least a 6’ x 6’ space so you can move, stand, sit, and lie down comfortably, and you may want a towel or blanket to help with support in some activities. All students, please wear loose-fitting, non-restrictive clothing. We will be working without shoes and socks. Let’s get moving!
PEC136 Yoga (Hybrid, Hyflex = option of in-person or virtual via Zoom or asynchronous via Zoom video recording) - Fall
Students attend in person (preferred) or virtually via Zoom, MW 9-9:50am. If unable to participate on a particular day, students can earn credit by participating asynchronously and then briefly summarizing the Zoom video recording, which I upload after each session. In-person students: please bring a yoga mat if possible, but we do have extras if you do not have one. Virtual and asynchronous students: you’ll need at least a 6x6 space to move, stand, sit, and lie down comfortably. A yoga mat will be helpful, and you may want a towel or blanket for support in some activities. All students, please wear loose-fitting, non-restrictive clothing. The hybrid nature of our class means that we spend a little less time together (Yoga meets for two hours each week instead of three) and that students can expect to complete extra work on their own. Aside from Monday & Wednesday classes, there will be four out-of-class yoga participation assignments (you can participate via an online workout or an in-person session at another studio), three quizzes, and one reflection. Let’s work together to prioritize our wellness!
My Teaching Philosophy
As a Physical Education and Health instructor, I assist students with their proactive efforts to improve wellness. I fully support an individual's decision to improve health and wellness, and wish for that person to find inspiration to continue participating in physical activity beyond the classroom.
Degrees & Certificates
M.S., Exercise Physiology, University of Arizona, B.S., Exercise & Sport Sciences, University of Arizona