Fitness Walking I Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

PHED-1104-002 Fitness Walking I

Prerequisites

Course Description

Walking for fitness - indoors and outdoors and/or using treadmills. Self-paced class where programs vary depending upon each individual’s fitness level.

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Hours

(1 sem hr; 3 act)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Books are not required.

Supplies

\ To be discussed.

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 medical history assessment and a pre and post fitness evaluation.
\ 2. Set specific long term and short term goals and monitor progress throughout the semester.
\ 3. Keep a daily log of exercise activities.
\ 4. Define frequency, intensity, and duration of exercise.
\ 5. Identify an aerobic conditioning program and progress through it during the semester.
\ 6. Locate the carotoid and radial artery for the purpose of counting heart beats per minute.
\ 7. Determine an individual exercise training zone (target heart rate) using both a chart and the Karvonen method.
\ 8. Learn what the warm-up, aerobic exercise, and cool down phases of exercise are.
\ 9. Become familiar with various aerobic exercise machines (stair, airdyne, treadmill).
\ 10. Acquire essential skills for making positive behavior changes in the areas of Nutrition, Fitness, Stress Management and Weight Management
\ 11. Choose and participate in an exercise program throughout the semester.
\ 12. Complete a Physical Activity Readiness Questionaire(PAR-Q) form.
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Expected Student Behavior

\ To be discussed in class. All students will follow the policies of Carter Fitness Center while attending lecture classes/labs.

Grading Criteria

\ 1.         Attendance   - 75%

\ 2.         Performance Assessments – 25%

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Attendance

\ ABSENTEE POLICY:
\ Three make-ups allowed.  After make-ups:

\ 0 absence = A
\ 1 absence = B
\ 2 absences = C
\ 3 absences = D
\ 4 or more absences = F
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\ Make-ups:  Pick up make-up form at front desk at the Carter Fitness Center.  Participate in physical activity for 1 hour.  Check out with the front desk upon completion of make-up. 

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