Fitness and Wellness Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

PHED-1164-001 Fitness and Wellness

Prerequisites

Course Description

This course covers contemporary fitness concepts as they pertain to the individual student; scientific information concerning values and the preventive medical benefits of exercise; experiments to determine individual (personal) health fitness levels; and the development of a personal exercise program based on the student’s needs. Carter Fitness Center membership is included with this class.

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Hours

(1 sem hr; 2 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

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Supplies

\ Pens, paper, access to a reliable computer with internet and printer.

Student Performance

\ 1. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the elements of physical fitness.

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\ 2. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the effects of exercise on diseases related to inactivity.

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\ 3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the relationships among nutrition, obesity, weight control, and     

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\ 4. The student will demonstrate an understanding of short term and long-term effects of stress.

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\ 5. The student will demonstrate an understanding of various aspects of destructive habits(smoking, drug and alcohol

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\     abuse, sexually transmitted diseases).

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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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

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Grading Criteria

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1. \  Attendance-   50%
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2. \ Quizzes-          30%
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3. \ Fitness Assessment- 10%
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4. \ Exercise Log- 10%
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\ Students who do not finish the course and who do not formally drop the course through the Registrar’s Office

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Attendance

\ Students must attend class regularly, participate in fitness activities and complete the weekly exercise logs.  Attendance is 30% of your grade.

Calendar

Additional Information

\ PURPOSE & GOALS OF COURSE:

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\ Course goals are linked to required Core Curriculum Objectives as defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board  (Critical Thinking-CT, Communication Skills- COM,   Empirical and Quantitative Skills- EQS,   Teamwork- TW, Social Responsibility- SR,   Personal Responsibility- PR).  Specific course goals are linked to the class schedule.

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1. \ The student will demonstrate an understanding of the elements of physical fitness (CT, COM, EQS, PR, TW). 
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1. \ describe the benefits of a warm-up and cool-down for exercise;
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2. \ identify the training principles for health fitness;
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3. \ provide examples of the principles of fitness;
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4. \ define cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition;
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5. \ explain the training recommendations as they apply to cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition;
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6. \ describe the levels of the physical activity pyramid;
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7. \ evaluate current activity habits according to the activity pyramid;
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8. \ list guidelines for effective goal setting;
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9. \ conduct fitness self-assessment in cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, body circumferences and percent body fat  (Lab);
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10. \ explain how to interpret and use the results of fitness tests;
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11. \ state the risks of poor flexibility and the benefits of good flexibility;
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12. \ explain differences between different stretching techniques;
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13. \ describe the benefits of good muscular fitness;
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14. \ differentiate between muscular strength and muscular endurance and how to train for both;
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15. \ describe safety precautions to prevent injuries.
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16. \ self- prescribe a personal exercise program which includes cardio-respiratory, strength and  flexibility components
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17. \ engage in and participate in a personal fitness program based upon the self- prescribed program during and outside of class time (Lab).  
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2. \ The student will demonstrate an understanding of the effects of exercise on diseases related to    inactivity (CS, CT, COM, PR)  The student will be able to
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1. \ describe the ways in which activity and fitness contribute to health and wellness;
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2. \ define important  diseases that are linked to inactivity
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3. \ define terms related to cardiovascular diseases and corresponding risk factors;
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4. \ explain the relationship of activity and fitness to cardiovascular health;
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5. \ explain how exercise improves the fitness of the heart and vascular system;
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6. \ explain the relationship of activity and fitness to sickness/diseases that are associated with inactivity;
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7. \ explain the effects of activity and fitness on sickness/diseases that are not associated with inactivity;
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3. \ The student will demonstrate an understanding of the relationships among nutrition, obesity, weight
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1. \ explain the difference between overweight, over fatness, and underweight and standards for both;
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2. \ identify various methods of assessing body fatness;
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3. \ explain the facts about diet, exercise, and body composition;
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4. \ evaluate body composition using various methods (Lab);
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5. \ explain the roles of the different nutrients in the diet;
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6. \ describe the concept of the  “MyPlate food guide”  as a model for diet;  
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7. \ evaluate the quality of different sample diets by calculating percent of calories from nutrients (Lab);
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8. \ explain the important principles about fat control;
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9. \ explain exercise guidelines for losing, maintaining, and gaining body fat;
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10. \ establish personal strategies to assist in managing, eating behaviors (Lab).
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4. \ The student will demonstrate an understanding of short term and long-term effects of stress on the body
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1. \ list common coping strategies for stress management;
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2. \ identify reasons why exercise is found to reduce stress;
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3. \ discuss the importance of social support for stress management;
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4. \ explain the steps for managing stress more effectively;
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5. \ evaluate levels of muscular tension related to stress using the “Thirty-Second Body Scan” and describe ways to reduce muscular tension.
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6. \ identify specific areas in which improvements can be made to help cope with stress more efficiently using a comprehensive Stress analysis which includes a  “Stress Vulnerability Questionare,” and a “Stress Test.”
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5. \ The student will demonstrate an understanding of various aspects of destructive habits (CT, COM,
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1. \ describe the harmful chemicals in tobacco smoke and the physiological effects on the smoker;
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2. \ describe the long-term effects of smoking on  health;
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3. \ evaluate personal risks for developing cardiovascular disease and cancer;
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4. \ list the seven warning signs of cancer;
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5. \ explain alcoholism and the warning signs of alcohol abuse;
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6. \ describe personal attitudes and perceptions about addictive behaviors (Lab);
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7. \ distinguish between drug use and drug abuse;
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8. \ describe stages in the addictive process and characteristics of drug dependency;
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9. \  provide examples of the most commonly abused drugs;
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10. \ Evaluate personal risks of drug use and abuse;
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11. \ Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy sexual experience;
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12. \ Distinguish between viral and bacterial STIs/STDs;
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13. \ Describe HIV/AIDS, its method of transmission, and means of prevention;
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14. \ Explain other sexually transmitted diseases, their method of transmission, and means of prevention;
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15. \ List steps to reduce risks for STIs/STDs.
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\ STUDENT ID CARDS:

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\ 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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\ MAKEUP POLICY:

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\ Arrangements for makeup classes must be made with the instructor. Makeup Fitness Tests must be taken at the AC Testing Center before announced date. Videos are to be viewed at the Carter Fitness Center.