Department of Physical EducationInstructor: Julie Sprague

Office: PHED 108

Physical Conditioning

Fall 2011

Course Description

Introductory level physical conditioning course with emphasis on running and the development of cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, body composition and flexibility. Students will be exposed to practical application of both basic anatomy and exercise physiology.

Course Objectives

To gain knowledge and understanding of:

1. The five components of physical fitness.

2. Basic anatomy, exercise physiology and wellness principles.

3. Basic diet and nutrition information.

4. The importance of cardiovascular exercise as a lifestyle.

To learn and develop the following skills:

  1. How to assess and improve fitness level.
  2. How to develop an individual fitness program.
  3. Specific exercise program to fit individual needs.

Textbook (Required)

Prentice, William, Get Fit, Stay Fit 3rd Ed., McGraw Hill

Participation/Performance

Attending class and being on time are extremely important. To improve your physical fitness requires regular participation in class activities. Failure to attend class regularly may affect your ability to obtain certain required performance levels and thus may lower your grade. In case of absence, you will be held accountable for all work missed.

Equipment

Proper workout attire, water, towel, student id, notebook, pen and pencil.

Evaluation Criteria: 250 Total Points

Cognitive / 50% / 125 pts / Psychomotor: / 50% / 125 pts
Final Exam / 24% / 60pts. / Class Performance / 40% / 100pts.
Midterm / 20% / 50 pts. / Fitness Tests / 10% / 25 pts
Training log / 6% / 15 pts.

(Make ups will not be given for any of the Cognitive or Psychomotor Components)

Students requesting academic accommodations based on a disability are required to register with Disability Services and Programs (DSP) each semester. A letter of verification for approved accommodations can be obtained from DSP when adequate documentation is filed. Please be sure the letter is delivered to me as early in the semester as possible. DSP is open Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. The office is in the Student Union 301 and the phone number is 213-740-0776.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONING

COURSE OUTLINE

Week 1

/ Course Introduction

Week 2

/ Labor Day/Importance Of Physical Fitness
Chapter 1

Week 3

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Health / Skill Related Fitness Components

Chapter 1

Last Day To Register & Add/Drop Classes
Drop Class Without Mark Of “W” Or Change P/NP Or Audit Option

Week 4

/ Pre-Fitness Profile
Setting Goals
Chapter 5

Week 5

/ Seven Principles Of An Exercise Program
Chapter 3

Week 6

/

Target Heart Rate

Aerobic / Anaerobic Exercise

Chapter 4

Week 7

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Resistance Training / Major Muscles Groups
Chapter 5
/
Flexibility Guidelines
Chapter 6

Week 8

/ Midterm (Review) /
Midterms

Week 9

/ Nutrition / Six Nutrients
Chapter 7

Week 10

/ Body Composition / Caloric Needs
Chapter 8

Week 11

/ Healthy Lifestyle / Stress Management
Chapter 2

Week 12

/ Individual Exercise Programs
Last Day To Drop Class With Mark Of “W”

Week 13

/ Individual Exercise Programs

Week 14

/
Post Fitness Profile
/
Thanksgiving

Week 15

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Final (Review)
/
Final