Instructor: Ginger Primus
Office Tyler Rm. 230
Email: vprimus@nvcc.edu
Phone: 703-845-6251
Classroom 113; Lab 203
Fax: 703-845-6060

Course Objectives

Upon successfully completing this course, students should be able to:

1. Understand the physiological benefits of physical activity, and knowledge of healthy living through wellness.
2. Define principles involved in increasing and maintaining physical fitness.
3. Evaluate and apply fitness and wellness concepts to individual lifestyles.
4. Participate in exercise and wellness activities.

Textbook: Thomas Fahey, Paul Insel, Walton Roth, Fit and Well: Sixth Edition. (alternate edition) McGraw Hill Publishing Co., 2005. If possible, purchase a new book with 2 CD's.

Requirements

Exams (100 points)
A midterm and a final exam will be given on the chapters assigned. The exams will be multiple choice. You will need a Scantron and a pencil for the exams. If a test is missed due to an extreme emergency the instructor must be notified by phone or email.

Lab Assignments (50 points)
All lab reports are to be completed and handed in at the beginning of class in a thin 3-ringed binder. If you miss class the assignment will get half credit. All labs performed a week before are due the week assigned in the class schedule.

" Looking Ahead" Statements (20 points)

1. Read the chapters and answer the study questions listed under "Looking Ahead" on the first page of each chapter. Write brief but comprehensive statements that will help you review for the exams. (Not more than one page per chapter.)
2. Assignments due for chapters 1-6 before the midterm exam, chapters 7-11 due before the final exam. If not taking the midterm, all are due at the next to last class.

Nutrition Analysis (20 points)

1. Log all you eat and drink for one day.
2. Run computer program on your FoodWise CD-rom. See instruction sheet.
3. Complete nutrition analysis worksheet based on computer printout. Answer questions on FoodWise questionnaire.
4. Turn in FoodWise questionnaire, and computer printout.
5. Check assignment sheet for due dates
6. Alternate lab assignments 8.1-8.3 in Fit and Well textbook.

Nutrition Analysis 20
FoodWise CD Computer Printout and analysis sheet
or labs 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3
Labs and weekly workout 50
Hand in pages from text, Xerox, or print them online
Put together into thin 3-ringed binder
" Looking Ahead" Statements 20
May be handwritten; no more than one page per chapter
Use these for studying for exams
Mid-term 50
Multiple choice, bring a Scantron & #2 pencil to exam
Final 50
If you took the mid-term, I will have your
Scantron; no papers accepted after final exam
Attendance at mandatory sessions 10

Total points for this section - 200

**Extra credit** 10 (maximum)
Written summary of a related article from a website online. Print the article and underline the important points. Summarize the article in your own words in one paragraph, and tell why it is of importance to you in a second paragraph. Turn in the article with the summary.

Grading:
180-200 A
160-179 B
140-159 C
120-139 D

NOTE: Due to the nature of the terminology of this course, it is strongly recommended that students be proficient in reading and understanding the English language. Tutors are available through counseling, if needed.

Special needs and accommodations:
Please address with the instructor any special problems or needs at the beginning of the semester. If you are seeking accommodations based on disability, you should provide a disability data sheet, which can be obtained from the counselor for special needs, located in room 148 of the Bisdorf Building, telephone number 703-845-6301.

Emergency Evacuation procedures:
Know the exit route from each class. Roll will be taken at the designated area following evacuation. Take all your belongings with you.

Students need to be self motivated to succeed in this course. Try to read one to two chapters a week, work out regularly, and don't procrastinate! Have a good semester!