Lifetime Fitness Syllabus for 2021-2022
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Instructor Information

Office Location

<p>First Bank Southwest Center 113A</p>

Office Hours

2:00-4:00 pm  Monday  – Thursday

Course Information

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Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

Student Withdrawal Procedures

Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.

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Course

PHED-1101-001 Lifetime Fitness

Prerequisites

Course Description

Promotes behavior that encourages students to make responsible choices for lifelong health and wellness through instruction and participation in moderate fitness activities.

Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(1 sem hr; 1 lec, 2 act)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Fitness & Wellness - 14th edition,  Hoeger,  No Access Card needed

11th, 12th and 13th editions can be used.  The page numbers may be a little different for assignments than what shows in the course content.

Supplies

Computer.  Internet access.  Clothing suitable for exercise.

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. Acquire essential skills for making positive behavior changes in the areas of Nutrition, Fitness, Stress Management and Weight Management.
  2. Choose and participate in an exercise program throughout the semester.
  3. Complete a Physical Activity Readiness Questionaire(PAR-Q) form.
  4. Complete a Pre and Post fitness evaluation.
  5. Set specific long term and short term goals and monitor progress throughout the semester.
  6. Keep a daily log of exercise activities.
  7. Identify an aerobic conditioning, flexibilty and/or strength training program and progress through it during the semsester.
  8. Learn what the warm-up, aerobic/strength exercise, and cool down phases of exercise are.
  9. Become familiar with various aerobic, flexibility and/or strength training exercises which may or may not include exercise machines.
  10. Show improvement in fitness level as measured by the pre/post fitness evaluation.
  11. Participate in sufficient exercise sessions throughout the semester to show improvement in either strength, flexibility or aerobic fitness.
     

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student 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 behave in a manner consistent with the Amarillo College student code of conduct and when when applicable.

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. QUIZZES- 40%- “Assess Your Knowledge” quizzes. One for each chapter- Ch. 1-9.


2. EXERCISE LOG- 20%- Must exercise and complete the weekly exercise logs. Must show 20 total workouts(4 days per week for 5 weeks).


3. COURSE ACTIVITIES- 35%- Forms are found in the book at the end of chapters 1,2, and 3. Complete manually and turn in to instructor. Must include the following:

    · 2.1 Personal Fitness Profile: Pre and Post Test

    · 3.3 Exercise Prescription Forms

    · 3.4 Goal Setting Form

4. PRE-ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS- 5%

    · ParQ- Physical Activity Readiness Questionaire

    · Waiver of Liability

    · Bulletin board assignment- Introduce yourself to the class

    · Read the Syllabus

5.  Nine total chapter exams.  One per chapter.

90-100 = A

80-89 = B

70-79 = C

60-69 = D

Below 60 = F

Makeup Policy:  Contact instructor to make-up any missed assignments or  missed deadlines.

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.


 

Attendance

This is and online course. Attendance is not required. Must log onto course and complete assignments as required.  Individual Workouts and exercise log is required. 

Calendar

The Instructor reserves the right to change the syllabus and/or calendar if needed.

Week One: Log onto the course, read e-mail from instructor and read orientation information. Complete Pre-Activity Assignments

Weeks 1-8: Complete course activity assignments.  Complete Chapter quizzes.  Complete exercise logs

Week 8: Complete Post fitness assessment

Additional Information

Carter Fitness Center will be closed for renovation the entire semester, so this will not be an option to do workouts.  You can do your workouts at other Fitness Facilities at home or at other convenient locations.

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.

Syllabus Created on:

05/27/22 12:06 PM

Last Edited on:

05/27/22 12:09 PM