PHED Syllabus 1164-may2020 PDF

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PHED 1164 Syllabus-May Term Cedar Valley College Instructor Information Name: Tryn Harper DCCCD Email: [email protected] Office Phone:972-860-8088 Office Location: G105A Office Hours: TBA Division Office and Phone: 972-860-8121

Course Information Course Title: Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness Course Number: PHED 1164 Section Number: Semester/Year: Spring 2020 Credit Hours: 1 Class Meeting Time/Location: Online Certification Date: Last Day to Withdraw:

Course Prerequisites None

Course Description This course will provide an overview of the lifestyle necessary for fitness and health. Students will participate in physical activities and assess their fitness status. Students will be introduced to proper nutrition, weight management, cardiovascular health, flexibility, and strength training.

Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

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1. Describe how the components of physical fitness impact health and wellness. 2. Explain the influence of personal behaviors and personal responsibilities on the development, treatment, and prevention of hypokinetic diseases, infectious diseases, stress, and addiction. 3. Analyze the relationship between physical activity, inactivity, and nutrition on weight and body composition. 4. Plan, implement, and evaluate a personal fitness program. 5. Develop an appreciation and positive attitude for a healthy lifestyle and the effects of global trends on physical activity.

Texas Core Objectives The College defines essential knowledge and skills that students need to develop during their college experience. These general education competencies parallel the Texas Core Objectives for Student Learning. In this course, the activities you engage in will give you the opportunity to practice two or more of the following core competencies: 1. Critical Thinking Skills - to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information 2. Communication Skills - to include effective development, interpretation, and expression of ideas through written, oral, and visual communication 3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills - to include the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions 4. Teamwork - to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal 5. Personal Responsibility - to include the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making 6. Social Responsibility - to include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities

Required Course Materials All course information is located on Blackboard. No materials are needed. Note: A student of this institution is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from a university-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

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Graded Work The tables below provide a summary of the graded work in this course and an explanation of how your final course grade will be calculated.

Summary of Graded Work Assignments

Points

Totals

Personal Wellness Assessment

5 @ 20 points

100 points

Discussion Board

1 @ 15 points each

15 points

Clearance for Exercise

1 @ 15 points each

15 points

Weekly Workout Journal

3 @ 40 points each

120 points

Cardiovascular Disease Project

1 @ 150 points

150 points

Final Reflection Paper

1 @ 100 points

100 points

TOTAL: 500 points Final Grade Points

Percentages

Letter Grade

450-500

90-100%

A

400-449

80-89%

B

350-399

70-79%

C

300-349

60-69%

D

0-599

0-59%

F

Description of Graded Work Personal Wellness Assessment: Assignments designed to allow students opportunity to explore individual personal wellness behaviors. Weekly Workout Journals: Students are required to complete a set number of each semester. Refer to Due Dates for more information.

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Late Work Policy As a policy, late work is accepted with a deduction in points. Please discuss any late work with instructor.

Institutional Policies Institutional Policies relating to this course can be accessed using the link below. These policies include information about tutoring, Disabilities Services, class drop and repeat options, Title IX, and more. Cedar Valley Institutional Policies (http://www.cedarvalleycollege.edu/syllabipolicies)

Course Schedule Please refer to the Due Dates Tab on Blackboard for a compelte list of all assignments and due dates each semester.

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