Lifetime and (PED 116) Spring 2015 Part A of the Syllabus Anna Sedory, MS, ATC, CSCS SP-1 103 Dickinson Building FAC Office Location: Adjunct Faculty Office (SP 1-320) Email: asedory@germanna.edu Class days/times: Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-6:45pm Office hours: Tuesdays 4:15-5:15pm I. Introduction Course description: Provides for the study and application of fitness and wellness and their relationship to a healthy lifestyle. Defines fitness and wellness, evaluates the student's level of fitness and wellness. Students will incorporate physical fitness and wellness into the course and daily living. A personal fitness/wellness plan is required for the 2-credit course. Additional course description: Course lecture covers the following topics: General health of Americans, physical activity guidelines for health, general nutrition, weight management, stress management, lifestyle choices/management, principles of exercise, exercise testing, and other factors effecting health. Required textbooks and materials: Required: Hoeger and Hoeger. and. 10thEd. Athletic shoes and workout clothes. Learning outcomes: Demonstrate an understanding of the physiological benefits of movement, physical activity, and wellness. Define principles involved in increasing and maintaining physical fitness.
Evaluate and apply fitness and wellness concepts to individual lifestyle. Participate in movement and wellness activities. Design, implement, and evaluate a personal wellness program Develop an understanding of basic nutrition and its effect on weight, health, and exercise. Explore methods of stress management and understand how stress affects physical health. II. Communicating with the instructor I a t help ou if I do t k o ou eed help! It is ou espo si ilit to communicate with the instructor in a clear, timely, and respectful manner. The best ways to do this are listed (in order of preference): 1. During the weekly office hour (for help with concepts or complicated issues) 2. Before or after class (for easy to resolve problems/questions) 3. E-mail (please see part B of the s lla us if ou a e t su e ho to ite a proper e-mail) III. College information and class policies Important dates: Classes Begin Jan 12 Last Day to Add Jan 17 MLK Day (College Closed) Jan 19 Last Day to Drop with Refund Jan 29 College Learning Day (No Classes) Feb 10 Student Success Day Mar 11 Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty Mar 23 Spring Break Mar 16-22 (No Classes) Mar 16-22 Classes End May 6
FINAL EXAM - Tuesday, May 12 4:30pm FINAL EXAM Course specific attendance policies: ATTENDANCE IS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN THIS CLASS -Four absences will be permitted during the course. Each absence after this will drop your final grade by 5% (half a letter grade). -Tardiness is unacceptable. Three tardies equals one absence. Students who leave class or arrive late are considered tardy. -Absences that you wish to be excused must be unavoidable and/or an emergency. You must communicate your reason for the absence as soon as possible and provide any requested do u e tatio fo the e use fo e a ple: Do to s ote. E usa ilit of a a se e is dete i ed by the instructor. **If you expect to be absent or miss significant class time more than four times this term, this class is not for you. Please consider other non-classroom-based learning methods such as online or hybrid classes.** Academic dishonesty: Academic Dishonesty will be prosecuted to the full extent of institutional policy found in part B of the syllabus available on BlackBoard. Course plan for college closing: In the event of a College closure, all due dates will remain in effect unless notification is provided otherwise via email from the instructor. For an extended closure, course materials will be made available on BlackBoard. Electronics (i.e. cell phones)/food classroom policy: NO electronics or food are permitted. Water is encouraged and MUST be kept in a closeable container. Grading policy and grading scale: LATE ASSIGNMENTS : Late assignments will not be accepted. Exams may not be taken late. MISSED EXAMS CANNOT BE MADE UP. UNAVOIDABLE ABSENCE : *Determined by the Instructor* If you MUST be absent, then you MUST PLAN AHEAD and arrange with the instructor to turn in assignments or take exams early. Grading Policy Points will be earned in the following manner :
Attendance and Participation = 100 points Initial Assessment = 25 points What s M I te sit? = 25 poi ts Personal Pre-Plan = 50 points Midterm Assessment = 25 points MyPal Food Journal = 25 points Nutrition Analysis = 25 points Midterm Exam = 25 points Personal Health Discussion = 25 Personal Health Paper = 50 Final Assessment = 15 points Final Personal Plan = 35 points Final Exam = 50 points ***Assignment descriptions and instructions can be found on the course Blackboard site*** Final grades will be assigned using the following scale: A 90-100% = 427-475 B 80-89% = 380-426 C 70-79% = 332-379 D 60-69% = 285-331 F <60% = <285 Classroom Conduct It is i po ta t that e o k togethe to eate a lass oo e i o e t o du i e to all stude ts learning. The following guidelines will help you come to class prepared to listen, learn, and share: Co e to class on time. Co e to lass p epa ed. P epa e ou i d o pleti g assig ed eadi g. P epa e ou od getti g a good ight s sleep a d ea i g app op iate o kout atti e. Sta fo the e ti e lass. (leaving early or coming late will negatively affect participation grade) Tu off o sile e all page s a d ell pho es. (may negatively affect participation) Do 't a o pa allel o e satio s i the lass oo. (may negatively affect participation) Please do not sleep in my class. (may negatively affect participation) Do ask uestio s. How else will I know what you are interested in? Do liste to a d espo d to hat othe s ha e to sa, politely. Make the class a safe place to speak, respond, and exercise. Treat others as you would want others to treat you. NO SMOKING DURING CLASS TIME. IV. Tentative course activities and assignments Syllabus Subject to Change
Week Day/Date Chapter Subject Assignments Due 1 T 1/13 1 Syllabus; Intro to Physical and TH 1/15 1 Intro to Physical and 2 T 1/20 FITNESS ASSESSMENT FITNESS ASSESSMENT TH 1/22 1/2 Assessment of Physical 3 T 1/27 2 Assessment of Physical TH 1/29 2 Assessment of Physical 4 T 2/3 3 Exercise Prescription TH 2/5 3 Exercise Prescription 5 T 2/10 Learning Day NO CLASS TH 2/12 3 Exercise Prescription 6 T 2/17 4 Evaluating Activities TH 2/19 4 Evaluating Activities 7 T 2/24 5 Nutrition for TH 2/26 5 Nutrition for 8 T 3/3 5 Nutrition for TH 3/5 Mid-Semester Mid-Semester Assessment Assessment *PAR Q * PAR Q FITNESS TEST RESULTS SHEET (Blank) First Assessment DUE Personal Pre- Plan DUE Heart Rate Calculation (In Class) What s M Intensity? DUE MyPal Food Journal DUE Midterm Opens Nutrition Analysis DUE SPRING BREAK T 3/10 NO CLASS NO CLASS Midterm DUE TH 3/12 NO CLASS NO CLASS 9 T 3/17 6 Weight Mid-semester
Management Assessment DUE BMR Calculation in Class TH 3/19 6 Weight Management 10 T 3/24 6 Weight Management TH 3/26 7 Stress Nutrition Management Assessment DUE 11 T 3/31 7 Stress Management TH 4/2 8 A Healthy Lifestyle Approach 12 T 4/7 8 A Healthy Lifestyle Approach TH 4/9 8 A Healthy Lifestyle Approach 13 T 4/14 9 Relevant Issues Personal Health DUE (Topic only) TH 4/16 - Personal Health 14 T 4/21 - Personal Health TH 4/23 - Personal Health 15 T 4/28 - Personal Health TH 4/30 - Personal Health 16 T 5/5 - Personal Health TH 5/7 - Personal Health FINAL T 5/12 Final Exam 4:30pm Final Exam 430pm Personal Health Papers DUE Personal Plan DUE Final Assessment Results Due