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Concepts of Physical Fitness and Wellness

KINE 1238

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Course Announcement

Martha Stephenson , M.Ed., Associate Professor

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Virtual Office Hours: Fall/Spring: MWF: 10:00-10:45 a.m.

Office: Candler Physical Education Center, Office #131 K

Office Phone Number: 210-733-2767

Fax Number: 210-733-2765

mstephen@accd.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Credit Hours: 2 (2-2-1)

Concepts of Physical Fitness and Wellness is an introduction to core concepts through identifying individual current health and fitness levels providing information to improve and maintain optimal health and fitness, cultivating participating in an exercise and nutritional program. This course is designed to facilitate development of the physical fitness and wellness concepts necessary to achieve lifelong fitness and healthy behavior.

Instruction will consist of: participating in physical activity while exploring Internet sources, the textbook and the CDROM that accompanies the textbook to gain knowledge about the scientific principle on which fitness and wellness programs are founded. Course topics will include: healthy activity choices, stress management, body composition, nutrition and healthy eating, cardiovascular fitness, strength and flexibility programs.

*Note: this course is taught over the Internet as well as the traditional classroom setting.

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TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE SUCCESSFULLY, THE STUDENT IS REQUIRED TO:

Read the assigned chapters in the text book.

Read the corresponding chapter lecture notes or the power point presentations of each chapter.

Submit chapter labs, exercise and nutrition logs by required dates and times, and contribute to weekly class discussions.

Submit type written (word processed) save in Rich Text Format (.rtf) assignmen or Power Point: Final Project by required date and time.

Complete weekly written objective style quizzes during the semester, by the required date and time.

Students must abide by the policies, procedures, and rules set forth by all college, district, and state policies. See the San Antonio College Bulletin for more information.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

To develop an understanding of how the components of physical fitness and wellness can contribute to a healthy lifestyle, which can prevent chronic disease and reduce stress.

To develop the ability to incorporate cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility into individual workouts according to guidelines presented in the text.

To develop a heighten sense of awareness of yourself, target certain lifestyle behaviors and make changes to improve fitness and wellness.

To focus on total wellness by making responsible decisions concerning the dimensions of wellness and the effect on quality of life.

To understand , monitor, and make changes in your level of fitness and wellness.

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REQUIRED TEXT

Fall 06: Fit and Well: Core Concepts & Labs in Physical Fitness and Wellness, 7th ed., by Thomas D. Fahey, Paul M. Insel, and Walton T. Roth: McGraw Hill Publishing, 2006.

GRADING

There will be weekly quizzes designed to evaluate your understanding of the material presented in the text book and of the instructor's lectures and power points. Exams will consist of 25 timed multiple choice and true/false questions. Each objective question will count four points.

Weekly Lesson Quizzes: = 40%

Weekly Journal/Exercise Assignments: = 20%

Weekly Class Discussions: = 20%

Midterm Exam: = 10% (Fall/Spring Semesters)

Final Exam: = 10% (Fall/Spring Semesters) =20% (Summer Sessions)

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Edited 01/10/07

© Copyright 2007 Martha Stephenson