LIFETIME FITNESS AND WELLNESS

PED 116, 2 Credit

Course Outline

Spring 2002

Instructor: Ginger Primus

E-mail: nvprimv@nvcc.edu

Telephone: (703) 845-6251 (Do not call when absent or to get assignments)

Office: Tyler 230

Web address: http://www.nv.cc.us/home/vprimus

DESCRIPTION

The study of fitness and wellness, how they relate to a healthy lifestyle. The content will define fitness and wellness; evaluate the students level of fitness and wellness; apply the concepts to daily living. In addition the students will design and implement a personal fitness/wellness program.

GENERAL COURSE PURPOSE

The student will understand and apply the principles involved in promoting and maintaining total wellness and physical fitness.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

- demonstrate an understanding of the physiological benefits of movement, physical activity, and wellness

- define principles involved in increasing and maintaining physical fitness

- evaluate and apply fitness and wellness concepts to individual lifestyle

- participate in movement and wellness activities

MAJOR TOPICS TO BE INCLUDED

Fitness: principles, benefits, evaluations

Fitness Components: flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular endurance, body composition

Cardiovascular Disease: risk factors, prevention, lipoproteins, cholesterol, blood pressure

Nutrition: food and diet analysis, basic nutrients, body's use of fuel, nutritional labeling, anti-cancer vitamins

Weight Management: weight gain and loss, strategies for change, eating disorders, body composition , metabolism

Stress Management: the body's physiological reactions, relaxation techniques, Type A&B behavior, coping mechanisms

Injury Prevention: exercise injury, body mechanics, treatment

TEXTBOOK: Purchase in Bookstore

Fit and Well. Alternate 4^th Edition by Thomas Fahey, Paul Insel, & Walton Roth. Mayfield Publishing Company, c. 2001

REQUIREMENTS:

A. EXAMS (100 Points)

A mid-term will be given week 7 covering chapters 1-6 in the textbook. A final will be given covering chapters 7-11, lectures and video tapes. Each is worth 50 points. The exams will be multiple choice with short answer extra credit.

B. PARTICIPATION (50 Points)

The student is expected to participate in activity as well as classroom discussions. Attendance is taken during the class; you must be present for both the classroom and the laboratory activity to receive full credit. Points will be deducted for arriving late or leaving early.

C. WELLNESS COMPONENT (10 Points)

1. Choose one assignment from the list provided and do as instructed.

2. Write a 1-2 page summary of your topic or project.

3. Assignment must be typed. Check assignment sheet for due date. LATE ASSIGNMENTS will get half credit.

D. FITNESS COMPONENT (10 Points)

1. Perform and complete Fitness Assessment sheet during class.

2. Based on Fitness Assessment, choose 2-3 fitness goals and record in Fitness Log.

3. Based on goal (s), choose 5 exercises for each goal and chart your progress on chart in Fitness Log.

4. Perform these exercises in class and once or twice a week outside of class for six weeks.

5. Include warm-ups, cool downs, and cardiovascular endurance exercises.

6. Choose five stations for strength training and chart the 1bs.,reps. and sets for each on chart in the Fitness Log. Perform these in class for 6 weeks. Post-test bench press and leg press.

7. Turn in your "How Fit Are You" sheet, including both pre-and post-test results, and ratings, Log , and analyze your improvement or progress. (Be Specific - 1 paragraph at the bottom of the "How Fit Are You? sheet.)

E. NUTRITION COMPONENT (10 Points)

1. Log all you eat and drink for 1 day. Complete 24 hour form with computer codes.

2. Go with class to computer graphics lab in Tyler Room 119 to run computer program.

3. Complete nutrition analysis based on computer printout. Answer questions on "Dine Healthy" questionnaire.

4. Turn in "Dine Healthy" Questionnaire, and computer printout.

5. Check assignment sheet for due date.

6. If you miss class the day we go to the computer, log on to www.nat.uiuc.edu, Version 2.0, enter foods, do three analyses. Complete "Dine Healthy" worksheet and turn in with internet printout.

F. STUDY QUESTIONS (20 points)

1. Read the chapters and answer the study questions listed on the first page of each chapter. Write brief but comprehensive explanations which will help you review for the exams.

2. Assignment due for Chapters 1-6 before mid-term. Chapter 7-11 due before final exam.

EXTRA CREDIT ARTICLE  (10 points maximum)

1. Review a current article written on health, nutrition, holistic medicine, injuries, stress, women’s issues, etc., or choose one of the websites listed at the end of each chapter in your textbook. Read the article, review it, xedrox it, underline or highlight important information, and summarize why the information was interesting to you or informative. The article may be from a magazine, newspaper, book, journal, or on-line.

2. Turn in a copy of the article with important points highlighted and a one page typed summary including how this information is of importance to you , or present it orally to the class.

3. Assignment due by last class, but may be presented orally any class throughout the semester.

*Each component should be neat, readable, and stapled or clipped together. On first page include your name, 116, class day and time and Mrs. Primus, Instructor, and title of component.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL PROBLEMS:

This course can be strenuous at times. If you have any physical or medical problems, please notify the instructor and complete a medical form. This class involves movement. You are responsible for your own body and should not be participating if a problem could be aggravated.

LATE REGISTRATION:

If you signed up for this class late and missed any scheduled class time you are responsible for all the materials, lecture, and handouts. The instructor will not be giving out additional information or materials, so check with a classmate for this information. You may make up missed activity sessions by attending any other exercise class on campus. Bring a signed note from instructor. There are no excused absences.

If you stop attending class and fail to go through official withdrawal procedures, you will receive an "F" for the course.

GRADING SCALE

180 - 200 = A

160 - 179 = B

140 - 159 = C

120 - 139 = D

0 - 119 = F

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 a disability, you should provide a disability data sheet, which can be obtained from the counselor for special needs, who is located in Room 148 of the Bisdorf Building, telephone number 845-6301.