Patricia Root

Courses

• Winter 2026
• Spring 2026

Personal Statement

Information About Spring '26 Quarter Classes

HEA180 Women's Health Issues (Fully Online)

HEA180 is a traditional online course, with no meetings. All classwork (readings, weekly Discussions, weekly written Connections and Reflections check-ins, and biweekly quizzes) are accessible online via Canvas. There is no textbook. We will be exploring and learning about health-related concerns that impact all human beings in some way, but especially those matters that tend to be experienced to a greater degree by women. Students will be encouraged to examine how women’s health issues are shaped by controllable factors (choices, behaviors, habits, and lifestyles) as well as non-controllable dynamics (age, national origin, socioeconomic status, availability of health and educational resources, natural and built environments, social support, government policies, culture, others). Examples of class topics include stress and stress management; weight management versus body composition, physique, and body acceptance; aging challenges; reproductive health; food, nutrition, and eating; communicable and non-communicable disease; physical activity; discrimination and marginalization experiences; home and workplace environmental challenges.

HEA150 Health and Human Sexuality (Fully Online) 

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)

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)

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