EXER 131
Fitness for Majors

Syllabus

Fall 2003

INSTRUCTOR:

	Dr. Donna Woolard	100 Carter Gymnasium
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TEXT:

Hoeger and Hoeger. (2004) Principles and Labs for Fitness and Wellness, 7th Edition. Wadsworth Publishing. (Comes with Health, Fitness and Wellness Internet Explorer, Profile Plus 2004 CD-ROM, Personal Daily Log, and InfoTrac)
ISBN: 0534599869
Book Companion Website

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT:

Many of the laboratories require math calculations therefore it is recommended that you bring a calculator to class with you.

RELATIONSHIP TO UNIVERSITY MISSION:

This class aids in achieving the University Statement of Purpose by:

	Preparing and aiding students to be good stewards of their bodies;
	Helping students develop an integrated Christian personality characterized by a wholeness of body, mind and spirit;
	Transferring knowledge and values related to exercise science and exercise pedagogy to students;
	Equipping students with needed skills and insights related to teaching physical education, and by encouraging students to grow professionally and develop a strong sense of personal and professional integrity;
	Preparing future sport, fitness and physical education professionals to live purposeful lives through undergraduate professional preparation and education;
	Providing services to the general community through research, professional service, continuing education, publications, presentations, and collaboration with the public schools

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to expose the student to many fitness activities. Through exposure to a variety of fitness skills, one will be more knowledgeable as to the process of continued fitness throughout one's lifetime. The course is also intended to introduce the student to the methods and procedures for teaching fitness to K-12 students and adult learners. Prerequisites: This class is for Department of Exercise Science majors only.

CLASS SCHEDULE:

The class meets for two hours 3 times a week. Instructional methods used in class include lectures, discussions, laboratories, and activities. After the first units covering the basic principles of physical fitness, the class will be divided into two sessions. The first class hour will generally be devoted to lecture, discussion and laboratories. During the second hour, the class will participate in a variety of fitness activities. The course carries 3 semester hours of credit and is required for physical education majors.

PROBLEM-SOLVING EMPHASIS:

This course involves the development of personal skills and knowledge needed to understand, perform, and teach fitness skills. Problem solving approaches will be utilized in laboratories and class activities. Additionally, students are encouraged to work independently, utilizing the instructor as a resource when needed.

TECHNOLOGY INFUSION:

This course will use technology designed to development student competence in the use of technology and computer skills. Students are required to have an email address and check it regularly. Assignments and class information will be routinely distributed by a class mailing list and Dr. Woolard's Home Page. Online resources, computer programs, and the World Wide Web will be used in assignments and class activities. A variety of instructional resources will also be used in the class. Examples include SmartBoard demonstrations and interactions, videotapes, PowerPoint presentations, online quizzes, and a class email listserv.

SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

This course is specifically designed to meet guidelines and competencies required by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. To this end, a student who completes this course will be able to:

Demonstrate a commitment to improve his or her level of fitness and involvement in fitness-oriented activities by choosing to engage in fitness activities beyond class time. The wellness journal will be used to document achievement of this competency.
Work at an appropriate level of perceived exertion or at his/her own target heart rate during the activity phase of the class. Laboratories will be used to determine appropriate individual levels of perceived exertion and target heart rates.
Assess and analyze his/her level of fitness level as shown by the development of a personal fitness profile.
Develop an understanding of each of the factors affecting an individual's overall fitness sufficient to correctly answer a minimum of 70% of the questions on written tests.
Develop a variety of fitness skills that will provide a foundation for teaching fitness skills to others in the future. The fitness skills will be assessed through a variety of health-related fitness, skill-related fitness, and activity skill assessments.
Utilize class time effectively and solve problems efficiently.
Using the results of your health-related fitness assessments and the frequency, intensity, time, and type principles construct a personal fitness plan that improves or maintains each of the health-related components of physical fitness. The program should be targeted at improving or maintaining the individual's personal that will improve his or her fitness level, as may be witnessed by a drop in resting heart rate, an improvement in performance, and/or a diary of his/her fitness activities.
Develop the skills and knowledge necessary to assess and analyze the fitness needs of others and plan programs that will enable those individuals to improve their fitness and wellness profiles. A constructed response question on the final examination is targeted at the assessment of this competency.
Analyze own lifestyle and associated behaviors and understand how various behaviors can influence wellness factors such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Develop skill competence and apply an understanding of the rules, skills, and strategies of various activities and sports.

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS

Students are expected to come to class prepared to take notes, complete reading assignments, take part in class activities and discussions, and to be involved in physical activity. Shorts or sweats, T-shirt, socks and tennis shoes are required. A student not properly attired for activity or who fails to participate fully in the day's class activity will be marked as absent from class for that day. Please note that missing 15% of the class meetings may result in automatic failure of the class.

	Each student is required to have a physical on file with the infirmary.
	Each student must complete a medical history form (Lab 1B in the textbook).

ASSIGNMENTS:

Each student is expected to complete reading assignments and participate in class activities and discussions. All written work is to be turned in at the beginning of class. If you are absent, please arrange to have the work turned in for you. Assignments may not be accepted more than two class meetings past their due dates. Spelling, sentence structure, and diction will be considered when evaluating written assignments. Originality and creativity are often the difference between average and above average marks. Neatness, thoroughness, and promptness will be evaluated as the trademarks of professionalism. All written assignments are must be word-processed and printed using a laser-quality printer unless otherwise specified by the instructor.

Participate in all scheduled activities.
Develop an appropriate plan of personal exercise and fitness.
Participate in a personal exercise program that will improve your fitness level and keep a record of your fitness activities.
Perform the fitness assessments and compare individual results with the health-related fitness standards appropriate for age and gender.
Complete and turn in all laboratories and assignments in a timely manner.

EVALUATION:

All tests and assignments will be given a point value. Student grades will be assigned according to the percentage of possible points earned by the end of the semester. See the example below.

Assignment	Points Earned	Points Possible	Percentages
Chapter 1 Test	60	65	92
Chapter 2 Test	38	46	83
Laboratory 1	10	10	100
Fitness Assessment	50	60	83
Lesson/Skill Check	5	5	100
Totals	163	186
Grade Calculation	163 ¸ 186 = 0.876 = 88% = B Calculation of final grade is based on percentage of points earned as shown here.		Do not average percentages for final grade!

Final grades will be assigned using the 7-point scale.

Laboratories: The labs must be turned in on the assigned due date: labs later that are 2 days late will not be accepted.

Laboratories will be worth between 1 and 10 points.

	Simple labs will be assigned a low point value, while complex labs and fitness assessment labs will be assigned greater values.
	For example, Lab 1B: Clearance for Exercise Participation is a simple lab that will not take a great deal of effort to complete. Lab 1B will be valued at 1 point. On the other hand, Lab 3A: Nutrient Analysis is a complex lab that requires work over a number of days. Lab 3A will be valued at 10 points.
	All health-related fitness assessment labs will be valued at 10 points.

Record (log, journal, or diary) of Physical Activity: The physical activity log is simply a record of your physical activities. Some of you may be exercising regularly and may start recording the activities that you are currently doing. Otherwise the initial entry in the exercise log should be the our first physical activity and laboratory assignment. Record all fitness activities, including those done in and out of class time. All activity sessions done during class time should be recorded. Once we learn about exercise heart rates and RPE (rating of perceived exertion) you might want to consider keeping a record of that data as well. Performing activities outside class is encouraged! The exercise log will be counted evaluated as an indicator of participation and will be marked as a participation grade. The exercise log will be periodically turned into the instructor to review your participation in exercise outside of class. The exercise log will be turned in for final assessment on exam day.

Personal Fitness Plan: Using the results of your health-related fitness assessments and the frequency, intensity, time, and type principles construct a personal fitness plan that improves or maintains each of the health-related components of physical fitness.

ATTENDANCE:

Students should attend class and be punctual. Tests and class work may be made-up only if the absence is excused. The instructor should be notified of absences in advance whenever possible. Nonetheless, it is the student's responsibility to be up-to-date and to arrange for make-up work.

It is University policy that instructors take attendance and that excessive absences (15 percent) may result in automatic failure of the course. Instructors may set more restrictive standards at their discression. It is important to note that the 15 percent rule covers all absences from class, excused and unexcused, including absences related to participation in athletic events, choir performances, major field trips and the like.

	For MWF classes, 7 absences may invoke the 15 percent rule
	For TTh classes, 5 absences may invoke the 15 percent rule
	For evening classes, 3 absences may invoke the 15 percent rule
	In physical activity classes, students inappropriately dressed for class activities may be marked as absent for that day.

Attendance Grades: In this class a reward and penalty system has designed to reward students that attend class regularly and penalize students that fail to attend class as scheduled. Your attendance record contributes to your final grade in the same manner as a test or assignment score. A student's score equals the number of days he/she attended class. The possible points are the total days that roll was taken.

Students that miss more than 5 MWF classes or 3 TTh classes will be assessed an additional penalty. The penalty is the loss of 2% (2 points) off your final grade for each absent in excess of the allowed days.

Penalty Days: A Penalty Day affects your grades in the same manner as an absence.

	All absences are penalty days.
	Absences in excess of the allowed classes are penalized by the loss of 2% (2 points) of your final grade for each absence in excess of 5 MWF classes or 3 TTh classes.
	After 3 tardies, you may be assessed a Penalty day.
	Days marked as "Very Tardy" are penalized in the same manner as an absence.
	Students "Dressed Inappropriately" for class may also be assessed a Penalty day.

Excused Absences and Games Days: Excused absences and game days are not assessed penalties, provided they are properly documented.

Late Enrollment: - Attendance records begin with the first class meeting and end with the exam. Students who were added to the class after attendance records began will have excused absences recorded for the days they were not enrolled. However, the late enrollee is expected to be in class starting with the first class after the class was added.

TOPICAL OUTLINE:

Lecture Portion

Course Overview
Chapter 1: Principles of Fitness and Wellness
Chapter 2: Behavior Modification
Chapter 10: Stress Assessment and Management Techniques
Chapter 9: Skill Related Fitness
Chapter 3: Nutrition
Chapter 4: Body Composition Assessment
Chapter 5: Principles of Weight Control
Chapter 6: Cardiovascular Endurance Assessment
Chapter 7: Muscular Strength Assessment and Prescription
Chapter 8: Muscular Flexibility
Chapter 11: Preventing Cardiovascular Disease
Chapter 12: Cancer Risk Management - TBA as time permits
Chapter 13: Addictive Behaviors and Wellness - TBA as time permits
Chapter 14: Sexually Transmitted Diseases - TBA as time permits
Chapter 15: Lifetime Fitness and Wellness - Culminating Chapter

Activity Portion

Getting Ready for Exercise
Walking
Running
Strength Training
Selected Aerobic Activities
Selected Racquet Sports
Selected Outdoor Activities
Selected Rhythmic Activities

LABS: See the Assignments page

BIBLIOGRAPHY AND RESOURCES:

Please see the Bibliography at the end of each chapter and the websites listed in the pamphlets that accompanied the textbook.

SOURCE FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

Fronske, Hilda. (2001). Teaching Cues for Sports Skills (2nd ed.). Allyn and Bacon/Benjamin Cummings.

Mood, Dale P., Frank Musler and Judith Rink. (2003). Sports and Recreational Activities (13th ed.). McGraw-Hill

Schmottlach and McManama. (2002). Physical Education Activity Handbook (10th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Benjamin Cummings.

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