WACO, TEXAS COURSE SYLLABUS AND INSTRUCTOR PLAN Health & Physical Education 1112 PHED 1112.89 &.90 Rick Butler Fall, 2013 1
Walking for Life PHED 1112.89 &.90 Instructor: Rick Butler e-mail: rbutler@mclennan.edu Office: Home Office Office Hours: Online Monday through Fridays Phone: 254-299-8812 HPE Secretary Theresa Evans messages will be forwarded FAX: 254-299-6205 assignments may be faxed to Mrs. Evans, and they are automatically forwarded to me. *** Make sure you include (1) my name [Rick Butler], (2) your name and the (3) course and section you are enrolled on the cover sheet of fax itself. INTRODUCTION: PHED 1112 is a course designed to get students started with an appropriate aerobic walking program. It is personalized so that you can develop a habit of walking that suits the individual s comfort level, goals, and lifestyles. The course includes instruction concerning benefits of fitness walking, clothing and equipment, safety, warmup/cool-down and flexibility, fitness walking test, walking program(s), walking techniques, weight loss, and mental benefits. RATIONALE: Millions of Americans have turned walking into the number one fitness activity in the United States. Over 65 million Americans have already chosen walking as their favorite exercise. Walking is one of the safest and most effective forms of exercise to improve health and develop physical fitness. Doctors are recommending walking as the best exercise for many Americans. OBJECTIVES: The students will be able to list and describe the components of aerobic fitness on a written test. 2
The students will be able to describe the benefits of walking on a written test. The students will be able to perform the basic motor skills (techniques) of fitness walking. The students will be able to calculate his/her appropriate walking prescription. The student will be gain knowledge about starting an exercise walking program. The students will become familiar with the various walking fitness tests to determine cardiovascular fitness levels. The students will become familiar with proper warm-up and cool-down techniques. The students will display basic knowledge and proficiencies for warm-up and cool-down stretches. TEXT: Seiger, Lon H. and Hesson, James, Walking for Fitness, WCB Brown & Benchmark, 6th Edition, 2013 MCC Bookstore Website SUPPORTATIVE ACTIVITIES: Johnson, Susan B, Ed. D., Walking Handbook. Dallas, TX: Institute of Aerobics Research, 1989. Remington, Dennis. M.D., M.P.A., et. al., 'The Neuropsychology of Weight Control". Sybervision, 1983. Nike, Inc., and Sybervision Systems, Inc., "Health Walking", 1988. PREREQUISITES: Completion of the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) and/or clearance from your doctor. Before you begin participating in a rigorous exercise program and engage in physical exercise, you should make sure there are no medical conditions that are likely to result in physical harm. This is the first assignment: 1 st Week Activities, Assessment #1. 3
GRADING: Items Points Possible Orientation Quiz 30 Assessments PAR-Q, Target Heart Rates, R.F.W.T. #1, & Fitness Category 30-30-30-30 Walking Logs by Lessons 350 [50] Walking Techniques: Arm & Hips 30 Posture 10 Breathing 20 Legs & Feet 10 Test #1 50 Test #3 50 Test #5 50 Discussion Board #2 50 Discussion Board #4 50 Discussion Board #6 50 4
R.F.W.T. #2 30 Final Exam 100 1000 Points Possible SCALE OF GRADES: 900 1000=A, 800 899 =B, 700-799=C, 600-699=D, 599 & below=f TENTATIVE WALKING SCHEDULE: Tentative Walking Schedule FALL - 2013 Week Assignment Date Walk Time-Distance 1 Assessment Aug 30 RFWT #1 1-Mile 2 & 3 Lesson 1 Sep 02 20 Min. Labor Day Sep 04 Sep 06 Sep 09 Sep 11 20 Min. 20 Min. 20 Min. 20 Min. Sep 13 20 Min. Walk Logs due 4 & 5 Lesson 2 Sep 16 20 Min. Sep 18 Sep 20 Sep 23 Sep 25 25 Min. 25 Min. 25 Min. 25 Min. Sep 27 25 Min. Walk Logs due 5
6 & 7 Lesson 3 Sep 30 25 Min. Oct 02 Oct 04 Oct 07 Oct 09 25 Min. Checkup Oct 11 1 Mile Walk Logs due 8 & 9 Lesson 4 Oct 14 Oct 16 Oct 18 Oct 21 Oct 23 35 Min. Oct 25 35 Min. Walk Logs due 10 & 11 Lesson 5 Oct 28 35 Min. Oct 30 Nov 01 Nov 04 35 Min. 35 Min. 35 Min. Nov 06 35 Min. Walk Logs due Nov 08 35 Min. 12 & 13 Lesson 6 Nov 11 40 Min. Nov 13 Nov 15 Nov 18 Nov 20 40 Min. 40 Min. 40 Min. 40 Min. Nov 22 40 Min. Walk Logs due 14 & 15 Nov 25 40 Min. 6
Thanksgiving Nov 27** 40 Min. Thanksgiving Nov 29** 45 Min. Dec 02 45 Min. Final Walk Dec 06 RFWT #2 Walk Logs due ** Thanksgiving Holiday Calendar of Assignments: Fall 2013 Orientation Aug 26 Aug 30 Assessment Week Blackboard, PAR-Q, Target Complete by Aug 30 Heart Rates, Rockport Fitness Walking Test #1 Lesson One Chapters 6, 7 & 8 Sept 2-13 Test 1 Sept 11-13 Walking Logs Due Sept 13 Lesson Two Chapter 2 Sept 16-27 Discussion Board 1 Sept 16-27 Walking Logs Due Sept 27 Lesson Three Chapters 3, 4 & 5 Sept 30 Oct 11 Test 2 Oct 09 Oct 11 Walking Logs Due Oct 11 Lesson Four Chapter 11 Oct 14 Oct 25 7
Discussion Board 2 Oct 14 Oct 25 Walking Logs Due Oct 25 Lesson Five Chapter 13 Oct 28 Nov 8 Test 3 Nov 06 - Nov 8 Walking Logs Due Nov 08 Lesson Six Chapter 14 Nov 11 Nov 22 Discussion Board 3 Nov 11-2Nov 22 Walking Logs Due Nov 22 Weeks 14 & 15 Nov 27 - Dec 6 Walking Logs Due Dec 06 ** Final Assessment Rockport Fitness Walk Test #2 [@ MCC Campus] Dec 06 Final Walking Logs Due Dec 06 Final Exam [online] Dec 06 ** Due after Final Performance Walk ATTENDANCE POLICY: The McLennan Community College Class Attendance Policy, as stated in the 2011-2013 General Catalog (pp. 69-70) will be followed for this course. DROPPING THE CLASS: 8
If you desire to drop the class please be advised that it is your responsibility to do so. If you decide to drop before the official drop date a grade of W will be assigned, but the instructor will not be responsible for initiating a drop. OFFICIAL ADA STATEMENT: In accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the regulations published by the United States Department of Justice 28 C.F.R. 35.107(a), MCC s designated ADA co-coordinators, Mr. Gene Gooch - Vice President, Finance and Administration and Dr. Drew Canham Vice President, Student Success shall be responsible for coordinating the College s efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under ADA. Students with disabilities requiring physical, classroom, or testing accommodations should contact Ms. Renee Jacinto, Disabilities Specialist, at 299-8122 or rrjacinto@mclennan.edu. SIX DROP POLICY: Students who enroll at MCC as entering freshman or first-time college students during the fall 2007 semester or any subsequent semester may not drop more than six courses. The six-course limit does not apply to students who were enrolled in college courses prior to the fall 2007 semester. Students who have completed a baccalaureate degree at any accredited public or private institution are not subject to the six-course limit. The six-course limit includes courses taken at MCC or any other Texas public institution of higher education. If a seventh drop is attempted, the student and instructor will be informed that the student must remain in the course and the student will receive a grade of A, B, C, D, F or I. He/she will not be able to receive a W or withdrawal grade and will not be due a refund of tuition and fees. All courses dropped after the semester census date are included in the six-course limit unless (1) the student withdraws from all courses or (2) the drop is an approved drop exemption. Student Behavioral Expectations and Conduct Policy: Students are expected to maintain classroom decorum that included respect for other students and the instructor, prompt and regular attendance, and an attitude that seeks to take full advantage of the education opportunity. All other policies are included in the General Conduct Policy in the Highlander Guide. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT: The Center for Academic Integrity, of which McLennan Community College is a member, defines academic integrity as a commitment, even in the face of adversity, to five fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility. From these 9
values flow principles of behavior that enable academic communities to translate ideals into action. Individual faculty members determine their class policies and behavioral expectations for students. Students who commit violations of academic integrity should expect serious consequences. For further information about student responsibilities and rights, please consult the McLennan website and your Highlander Student Guide. TITLE IX No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. Legal Citation: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and its implementing regulation at 34 C. F. R. Part 106 (Title IX) In accordance with the requirements of the Title IX Education Amendments of 1972 MCC s designated Title IX Coordinator, Al Pollard Vice President, Program Development/EEO Officer and Deputy Coordinator, Phyllis Blackwood Director of Human Resources shall be responsible for coordinating the College s effort to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX. Contact information Al Pollard, Title IX Coordinator Phyllis Blackwood, Title IX Deputy Coordinator Vice President, Program Development Director, Human Resources McLennan Community College McLennan Community College Administration Building, Room 417 Administration Building, Room 101 1400 College Drive 1400 College Drive 254-299-8669 254-299-8659 FAX 254-299-8654 FAX 254-299-8592 apollard@mclennan.edu pblackwood@mclennan.edu 10