HPE 258 Fitness-Wellness Online Syllabus, Winter 2014 Course Design

This course is section 1DL This course worth 3 credits. This course satisfies BOTH the Health & Physical Education General Education Requirement for the AA and AAS degrees. This course is an online course and all course information and assignments are conducted and submitted through the Internet on the Canvas page Clark College eLearning Department. The instructor is Kristin Woitteshe may be reached via Clark College email (kwoitte@clark.edu) or through the Canvas program mail message system.

Text & Materials Required

Textbook: Questions and Answers: A Guide to Fitness and Wellness, by Liguori & Caroll-Cobb, 2013, McGraw-Hill Publishing Company. An electronic version of this textbook is also available. Computer with Internet access Microsoft Word software

Instructional Method

The health portion of the class focuses on active participation in a variety of activities, including textbook readings, quizzes, personal health assessments, written assignments, and discussion participation assignments. The physical education portion of the class focuses on personal assessments of fitness parameters, exercise techniques, and experiential learning of key concepts of fitness and wellness. Because this course satisfies the physical education general education requirement, physical activity is a mandatory requirement in order to receive a passing grade for the course.

Health & Physical Education Division Mission and Vision Statements

Mission Statement: The mission of the Health & Physical Education (HPE) Division is to provide knowledge that encourages positive lifestyle practices, attitudes, and values. The division is committed to continual self-assessment and personal growth to enrich the quality of life.

Vision Statement: The HPE Division will establish a diverse curriculum that supports National Health goals as well as the health, wellness, and fitness needs and interests of the community. The Division will strive to provide educational opportunities that empower students to practice lifelong positive health behaviors.

Student Learning Outcomes The student learning outcome for the Clark College General Education HPE Requirement is to demonstrate progress toward healthy behaviors. The following table indicates the student learning outcomes this course emphasizes, which will help the student achieve the General Education HPE Requirement student learning outcome. It also indicates the College Ability relating to that learning outcome, as well as the assignments associated with them. Student Learning Outcome Critically assess and evaluate health-related information Class Assignments Research assignment, nutrition assignment, risk factor assessment Nutrition assignment, risk factor assessment, Practice positive wellness behaviors based fitness assessment labs, fitness plan & exercise upon an evaluation of personal health status logs Design and implement a personal fitness plan Fitness plan & exercise logs Develop healthy strategies for lifelong health Activity labs, fitness plan and exercise log and physical activity assignment Course Policies

Late Assignments: An assignment turned in after the due date/time (all assignments are due by 11:55pm on the Sunday of the weekly unit) will be considered late. The first time an assignment is turned in late, but within three (3) days, a warning will be given. Any assignment turned in late thereafter, but still within three (3) days after the warning will incur a 10% deduction. Any assignment turned in between three (3) and seven (7) days will incur a 25% deduction. Any assignment turned in after seven (7) days will incur a score of zero (0). Extenuating circumstances and communication with instructor prior to the due date will be evaluated individually, and will incur a 10% deduction. All students must consent to the Acknowledgment of Risks and Release of Liability Forms in order to continue in this course. This is part of the Syllabus Quiz assignment; however, students under the age of 18 will need to print out the forms, have a parent/guardian sign, and fax/mail/scan-email it to the instructor prior to the second week of the course. Medical Contradictions: Each student will complete a Health Questionnaire during the first week of the quarter, as well as the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire. Any student who has a medical condition needs to see a health care provider prior to any participation in class physical activities. For these students, a medical clearance form will

be available for a physician to complete and submit to the instructor. This is to help ensure the correct activities are provided to the student for optimal health benefits. Grading: To view the grade/score for an assignment, simply click on the Grades link on the left-hand column of the Canvas program, and then click on the assignment for score and instructor comments. You can also contact the instructor for information about your grade on any assignment or the overall grade in the course. Remember that it is your responsibility to monitor your grade, so make sure to contact the instructor with any discrepancy you may find. This course is graded on a letter-grade basis. If you choose to audit the class, you must submit a change of registration form and let the instructor know by the date listed in the Clark College Course Schedule . Plagiarism : Any copying of the text or other material without proper use of quotations and referencing will result in a zero (0) for that assignment. Other disciplinary action may be taken, such as course failure and notification to the Vice President of Student Services. Please read the Clark College policy on plagiarism for more information. Withdrawal: As per Clark College policy, the last day to withdraw from this course is the Friday of the seventh week of the quarter. Smoking/Tobacco/Food/Drink: This is an online course, so this section may not pertain to some students. However, remember that smoking or other tobacco usage is not permitted within the perimeter of Clark College property. This includes all College sidewalks, parking lots, landscaped areas, recreational areas and buildings on Clark College property. The inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying of any lighted smoking material, including cigarettes, cigars, or pipes, is prohibited in the interior of all buildings located on the College property and vehicles owned or operated by Clark College. The use of other tobacco products, such as smokeless or chewing tobacco, in College facilities is also prohibited. Smoking materials must be extinguished and disposed of prior to entering Clark College property or exiting your vehicle.

Student Conduct Students are responsible for ensuring that their personal conduct is in accordance with the Clark College Student Code of Conduct . If this code is not adhered to, the course or guest instructor, reserves the right to discipline students in a manor appropriate to the behavior, including but not limited to dismissing the student from the classroom, deducting points from an assignment, or reporting the student to the Vice President of Student Affairs. Student Grievance Procedure If a student has a complaint about an instructor or other issue concerning their enrollment in a class, first make sure the instructor understands the matter and what the complaint is. State the grievance and request a specific remedy. If satisfaction is not achieved by speaking with the instructor, students should obtain a Student Concern Form from the HPE Division secretary, Kathy Slavin kslavin@clark.edu, OSC 206. Email or drop off the form to the HPE Division Chair: Mike Arnold, Email: marnold@clark.edu,Office: OSC 208, Ph.(360) 992-2187 within twenty days of the event or occurrence, after which an appointment will be set to discuss the issue.

Support Services Support Services Available Detailed information about all support services are available at Clark College may be found at www.clark.edu . ADA Accommodations: If you have emergency medical information which should be shared; or if you require assistance in case the building should be evacuated; please make an appointment to see the course instructor as soon as possible during the office hours indicated in this syllabus. Any student with a disability who may require some consideration or assistance in order to fully participate in this class should contact the Disability Support Services Office at (new location): DSS Office: GHL 137; Ph: (360) 992-2314; TTY(360) 992-2835; Fax (360) 992-2879; Contact email: tjacobs@clark.edu . Assignments The following assignments reflect the main topics of the class: fitness, nutrition, weight management, and wellness. These assignments will be graded both on timely completion and effort.

Fitness Plans & Exercise Logs: Develop a fitness plan for each of the fitness components: MIPHA, flexibility, cardiorespiratory endurance, and muscular fitness. There will be 5 plans that will be developed and logged for 2 weeks during the quarter...by the end of the quarter, a routine will be established for being more active and healthy. Nutrient Intake: Complete a log and get information about personal food intake. Research: Learn to access and evaluate valid and reliable health information via the Internet. Lab Activities: There will be two (2) or three (3) activities in each unit that will give hands-on participation of what is being discussed in the unit lessons. These activities include filling out worksheets based on many aspects. Many activities include physical movement and will help with the Fitness Plan assignments. Quizzes: Multiple quizzes throughout the quarter based on textbook readings. Participation Discussions: There will be several discussion threads each student must participate. Each student will begin a thread and reply to at least two (2) others for each discussion. Points will be awarded for participation, as well as effort. Final Exam : A cumulative exam at the end of the quarter. Extra Credit: Several optional extra credit assignments are available. NOTE: 1. This is a health and physical education course. There are several personal assessments included in the coursework for this class. 2. You may receive a maximum of 50 extra credit points doing various activities throughout the quarter. No more than 15 points may be achieved in any one weekly unit and each extra credit activity is worth up to 5 points.

Evaluation

The final grade is based upon both lecture and lab points. The following scale indicates the grade based on a percent of total points.

GRADE % OF TOTAL POINTS A 93-100 AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D DF W 90-92 87-89 83-86 80-82 77-79 73-76 70-72 67-69 63-66 60-62 0-59 Withdrawal from course