PHED 1210
Physical Fitness
COURSE Physical Fitness PHED 1210 1 hour credit
CATALOG PHED 1210 Physical Fitness (1) This course is designed for students
DESCRIPTION interested in an individualized exercise program that can improve
strength, flexibility, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness while using
the campus fitness center. The student, along with an assigned
instructor, will develop a personal fitness program designed for
students interested in keeping physically fit through regular workouts.
All workouts must be scheduled and completed in the College fitness
center.
INSTRUCTOR Ron Timberlake
Phone Number: (615) 452‑8600,Ext. 3245
Office: Pickel Bldg. P-125
TEXTBOOK None
GENERAL The general education goal of this course is to provide
EDUCATION students with an opportunity to develop an awareness of
GOAL the relationship between physical and mental well being and give
training in skills that can be used to maintain a healthy balance in this
relationship.
GENERAL As a result of successful completion of this course,
EDUCATION students will have demonstrated an acceptable level of
OUTCOME effectiveness in designated fitness concepts. They will
also have demonstrated an ability to apply these principles to their
present lifestyles.
OTHER This course also provides opportunities for the student
GOALS to use problem solving skills in the assessment of certain physical.
fitness components and values. Additionally, the course will require
effective oral and written communication skills in both receiving and
giving information.
It is the student's responsibility to self identify with the Office of Disability Services in order to receive accommodations. Only those students with appropriate documentation will receive services. Disability Services is located in the Campus center, Suite C122.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
GENERAL The degree to which the outcomes of the primary goals
EDUCATION of this course have been achieved will be determined by
GOAL an assessment of the specific course outcomes. In addition, the course
will be assessed by students through faculty evaluation and/or a student
opinionnaire to determine student's perception of the achievement
of stated course goals and outcomes.
OTHER The degree of accomplishment pertaining to the problem
GOALS solving and critical skills goals will be determined through the
assessment of the student's achievement of the specific course
outcomes, but to a limited extent, as these are lifetime skills requiring
future assessment. Communication skills are not assessed in this
course, but these skills are essential in receiving and giving
information.
OUTCOMES Outcomes statements will be assessed through written
STATEMENTS examination, laboratory exercises and class participation. The written
examination will cover lecture/discussion material. The laboratories
will require student participation and will be graded on the lab
exercises from the textbook as well as student participation in these
exercises.
POLICIES A. Grading System
AND The grading system is based on the following system:
PROCEDURES
POINTS GRADE
90‑100 A
80‑ 89 B
70‑ 79 C
60‑ 69 D
Below 60 = F
Incomplete = I
8 absences = F
Incomplete = I ‑ the mark of "I" (incomplete) indicates that the student has not completed the requirements for the course due to an unavoidable circumstance that is acceptable to the instructor. If the "I" is not completed by one week before the first day of final exams for the next semester, the "I" becomes an "F" on the student's record.
B. Explanation of Grading System:
Points ‑ There are 100 possible points in this course. These points are awarded on the following basis:
Point Value for Assignments:
1. Workout Points (80 Possible Points)
30 workouts = 80 points 25 workouts = 55 points 20 workouts = 30 points
29 workouts = 75 points 24 workouts = 50 points Below 20 workouts = F
28 workouts = 70 points 23 workouts = 45 points
27 workouts = 65 points 22 workouts = 40 points
26 workouts = 60 points 21 workouts = 35 points
Total number of workouts allowed per week for credit is three.
Workout hours ‑ The Fitness Center (P-105) will be open during the following times for workouts (EXCEPT during classes):
Monday through Thursday 7:00am – 4:30pm
(Students are required to arrange workout times with the instructor.)
2. Fitness Manual (10 possible points)
(See Manual Worksheet) Manual must be typed.
3. Five Fitness Articles (10 possible points)
Each student must summarize five fitness articles. These articles must be typed and should include author, title of journal or magazine, date, and page numbers.
4. Lab Folder (10 possible points)
The following material must be in the lab folder.
*a. Clearance for Participation
*b. Par Q and You
*c. Resting Heart Rate and Blood Pressure
d. Estimated Daily Expenditure
e. Achieving Desired Percent Body Fat
f. Physical Activity Questionaire
*(Required of all students)
Last Day To Turn In Outside Work .
Students are encouraged to turn assignments in early. Assignments may be turned in to my office (P‑106) or to
the department secretary in the P building. Assignments should be presented in a pocket folder with a coversheet including the following information:
Name
Section
Date
Address (Optional)
Neatness is expected with all assignments. Points could be deducted for messy work. Students will be given a grade of zero when assignments are turned in on spiral notebook paper. Assignments should be typed, but handwritten work is acceptable.
C. Other Policies and Procedures
1. When a student is participating in a school activity which has been approved by the Dean of the College, the student will not be counted absent, but must make up the work within a week of the scheduled event.
2. The policy relating, to cheating and student conduct can be found in the College Student Handbook.
3. Persistent unexcused absences can result in the instructor having the student administratively withdrawn from the class. The procedure involves the recommendation of the instructor to administratively withdraw the student. If the Dean of the College approves the recommendation, the student is withdrawn from the class.
4. The student should have a physical examination prior to taking
an activity course (especially physical fitness).
Other‑wise, the student will be taking the course at his or her
own risk.
5. All students will be required to dress appropriately for all labs. Students not dressing appropriately will not be allowed to participate. Students must wear either shorts, sweats, jogging clothes, or appropriate athletic apparel. Jeans are not acceptable for class participation, and tennis shoes must be worn at all times.
6. Children are not allowed to attend this class.
MANUAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Explain how to measure resting heart rate, and the target heart rate training zone.
2. Explain the FIT Formula.
3. Explain the components of health related physical fitness: cardiovascular, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
4. Explain the components of an individualized exercise program: warm‑up, aerobic exercise, muscular strength and endurance, and cool-down.
5. Develop a safe exercise program through selection of appropriate exercises, proper body alignment, correct adjustment of equipment, proper technique, and cool‑down.
6. Explain the generally accepted current recommendations for healthy eating.
7. Describe how to improve your resistance to stress, and describe some techniques to manage stress.
NO LATE MANUALS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ANY REASON.
General Safety Information
1. Please ask an instructor for assistance when using new equipment or designing a program. Use equipment only for its intended purpose.
2. For your safety we suggest a medical examination. This should be updated each semester.
Some individuals may be required to have a medical release from a physician. If you are over 40, have diabetes, heart surgery, high blood pressure, or heart problems please consult your physician before beginning an exercise program.
3. Before you begin your exercise program, we recommend that you warm up. Ride a bike or walk for at least 5 minutes to elevate your heart rate and get your muscles warm.
4. During the Aerobic (cardiovascular) segment of your exercise, you should check your pulse to be sure you are within your target rate zone. If you do not know what this number is, please ask an instructor. If you experience nausea, dizziness or any other physical problem, contact an instructor.
5. When you are finished with an exercise, return equipment to proper starting position:
· treadmill‑return elevation to zero
· free weights-return to racks
6. When walking around the Fitness Center, always watch for moving parts on equipment that is in use. Keep hands away from weight stacks when others are lifting. If equipment appears to be broken, notify an instructor.
7. Cool down. After completion of your workout, slowly walk or ride a bike until your heart rate is below 100 beats per minute. Cool down is a good time to do your stretching
8. If you get injured, please notify an instructor on duty no matter how minor the injury seems at the time.
Free Weight Rules
1. You must use collars on all curl bars and straight bars.
2. You must use the safety stops on the bench pres and smith machine.
3. If you are trying a new exercise, please have an instructor evaluate your form
4. Use a trained spotter whenever possible.
5. When lifting dumbbells or weight plates off the floor, use your legs‑not you back.
6. Please do not drop the dumbbells at the end of your set.
7. Return all weights to the proper racks when finished.
8. Weight belts are recommended for many free weight exercises.
9. Always warm up before you lift and cool down when you’re finished.
PLEASE ALLOW OTHERS TO
WORK IN WHEN YOU ARE BETWEEN