Personal Training I Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

PHED-1110-001 Personal Training I

Prerequisites

Course Description

An enjoyable, safe and effective exercise program that is individually prescribed to each student. The course is an excellent guide for students of all ages and fitness levels who are seeking a healthy exercise program. Individuals who have been reluctant to exercise because they’re not sure how to get started or who have been intimidated by the complex variety of exercise options will especially find this course appealing.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(1 sem hr; 3 act)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Textbooks are not required.

Supplies

\ Clothing appropriate for exercise. Computer. Access to Internet.

Student Performance

\ By the end of the semester the student will be able to satisfactorily complete all of the listed learning objectives with a minimum 70% competency level based upon regular participation in moderate fitness activities and completion of required assignments. Also the student will:

\ 1.Complete a Physical Activity Readiness Questionaire.
\ 2. Set specific long term and short term goals and monitor progress throughout the semester.
\ 3. Keep a daily log of exercise activities.
\ 4. Determine fitness level based upon a one mile walking test or strength test.
\ 5. Identify a fitness program and progress through it during the semester.
\ 6. Locate the carotid and radial artery for the purpose of counting heart beats per minute.
\ 7. Determine an individual exercise training zone (target heart rate) using either a chart and the Karvonen method.
\ 8. Complete all assignments weekly as listed by date in the COURSE CONTENT(accessed through "course content" link on homepage).
\ 9. Become familiar with any exercise equipment used in individually prescribed program.
\ 10. Choose either an aerobic conditioning program or strength training program to follow during the semester.
\ 11. Meet individually with instructor as needed, to become acclimated to chosen fitness program.
\ 12. .Acquire essential skills for making positive behavior changes in the areas of Nutrition, Fitness, Stress Management and Weight
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Students Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

\ Students are expected to follow all Carter Fitness and Amarillo College policies and procedures.  The following is expected as well:

\ Cell Phones:  Cell phones are only allowed to be used in class when on the silent mode.  All phones may be monitored but not answered for social conversation.

Grading Criteria

\ 1. Attendance/Exercise Log 20%
\      • At least 39 workouts total = 100
\      • At least 36 workouts minimum = 92
\      • At least 33 workouts minimum = 85
\      • At least 30 workouts minimum = 77
\      • At least 27 or fewer workouts = 69
\      • At least 24 or fewer workouts = 62
\      • At least 21 or fewer workouts = 54
\      • At least 18 workouts = 46
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\ 2. Course activities - 30%
\      • Pre and Post physical assessments
\      • Exercise prescription
\      • Assignments
\      • Goal Setting Worksheet

\ 3. Attainment of goals(improvement in fitness level) - 50%
\     • Improvement must be shown in fitness level from beginning to end of the semester. A grade will be given according to how well the                student attains his/her semester goals. Goals will be set and measured according to the pre and post fitness assessment. Students        who score at the highest fitness levels will be required to maintain only.

\ Students who do not finish the course and who do not formally drop the course through the Registrar’s Office

\ will receive a grade of F.

\ MAKEUP POLICY: Only one make-up week for the exercise log is allowed. The make-up log is located at the bottom of the Exercise Log page. All other missed assignments must be made up with the instructor’s permission.

\ REQUIRED EXAMS: Pre-Fitness test, Mid-semester fitness test and end of semester fitness test Administered on campus.

\ FINAL EXAM: None
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Attendance

This is a hybrid course. There will be campus meetings and online assignments.  Weekly assignments are assigned requiring the student to log on to the course weekly.  If the student is not able to attend the proctored fitness tests, a proctor(trainer, coach, or other fitness professional) must be aquired with instructors approval.

Calendar

Additional Information

\ Website:

\ www.actx.edu
\ AC online Link
\ AC online Login Page Link
\ Personal Training Class Link
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\ STUDENT ID CARDS:  Students MUST use their AC College IDs to gain entry into Carter Fitness Center. Students are allowed three entries without IDs, after three no-card entries, you will not be allowed into the gym/class until a new card has been purchased.

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\ LOCKER POLICY:  Lockers will be rented beginning at noon on the third class day of each semester on a first come first served basis. Lockers must be paid for on a semester by semester basis because of the limited number of lockers available. Lockers must be cleaned out by the announced due date. Items left in the lockers after this time will be placed in the lost and found. The center lockers may be used on a daily basis only with no fees. All areas of the fitness center are available during the open times.

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