Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Course Calendar
Last Date to Withdraw October 16, 2009
Course Number: PHED 1338
Course Title: Concepts of Fitness and Wellness Link to Syllabus http://iws.ccccd.edu/syllabusCourse Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: Lab Hours: 1
Prerequisite: None
Instructor’s Information: iws2.ccccd.edu/tairhart, www.tonydairhart.com
Instructor’s Name: Tony D. Airhart
Office Number: E-123
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Contact Information: Office Telephone: 972-548-6506E-mail: tairhart@ccccd.edu
Class Meeting Times: Sec. C01 MWF !0:00 am to 10:50 am Room E-211 CPC
Sec. C02 TR 11:30 am to 12:45 pm Room E-206 CPC
Textbook: Text : Fitness and Wellness, Hoeger and Hoeger
Lab Manual: Practical Applications and Assessments for Fitness and Wellness, Tony D. Airhart, 2008
Last Date to Withdraw October 16, 2009
Attendance Policy: Attendance required, no excused absences.
Quizzes missed cannot be made up.
Measurable Student Learning Outcomes:
1. To demonstrate knowledge of the basic scientific principles of exercise, and apply the principles to physical activity.
2. To demonstrate knowledge of the scientific evidence that exists supporting the value of physical fitness, sound nutritional practices, stress management, and regular exercise.
3. To demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between lifestyle choices, and chronic disease by describing the relationship with respect to specific health/wellness topics such as heart disease, cancer, obesity, diabetes, and sexually transmitted diseases.
4. To demonstrate the ability to apply cognitive knowledge in the process of completing lab assignments.
5. To demonstrate the ability to acquire self-knowledge experientially through the process of completing lab assignments.
6. To demonstrate sport and fitness-related skills and apply the use of the skills in lifetime activity in the promotion of health and wellness.
7. To demonstrate knowledge of nutrition and its implications for sport performance, physical fitness, and wellness.
8. To recognize the importance of the relationship between lifetime activity and the quality of life.
9. To demonstrate the biomechanics of fundamental movements and skills.
10. To develop the kinesthetic sense in the process of acquiring movement skills.
Method of Evaluation: Grade based on evaluation of the following items:
1. Quizzes (4) 30 pts. ea. 120 pts.
2. Labs (20) 3 pts. ea. 60 pts.
3. Wellness Articles (4) 5 pts. ea. 20 pts.
4. Final (1) 100 pts 100 pts.
TOTAL: 300 pts.
Scale: 300 – 270 = A
269 – 240 = B
239 – 210 = C
209 – 180 = D
179 – 0 = F
1. Quizzes: There will be five (5) quizzes throughout the semester. Each quiz will be worth 30 points. Quiz content will be derived from the text readings, notes and labs.
Four (4) quiz grades will count, the lowest grade will be dropped.
2. Labs: There will be a number of labs done in class and out of class. Most will come from the Lab Manual. Each lab must be complete for credit. No partial credit will be given.
3. Wellness Articles: You will be required to read and review articles about current events concerning Fitness and Wellness. Articles are due with each quiz.
4. Final Exam : The final exam will be comprehensive with most of the questions derived from the quizzes.
Last Date to Withdraw October 16, 2009
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Tentative Course Calendar:
NOTE: A copy of the generic/departmental syllabus is available on the college website at: http://iws.ccccd.edu/syllabus