KIN 101

Concepts of Physical Fitness

Summer 2007

Instructor: Dr. Dan Becque

Office: Davies 117

Phone #: 453-3117

Office Hours: M-R, 11:30-12:30

Email: mdbecque@siu.edu

Website: Exphys.siu.edu

Goal

To foster a thorough understanding of the scientific principles of physical fitness and to enhance the ability to utilize physical exercise toward achievement of healthful living.

Objectives

At the completion of the course the student will be able to:

1. Discuss fundamental scientific concepts of (a) physical fitness, (b) body mechanics, (c) nutrition and body composition, (d) stress, and (e) the importance of physical exercise.

2. Explain the contributions of physical exercise to the prevention of certain life threatening diseases.

3. Discuss the relationship of physical exercise and activity to the aging process.

4. Design a safe personal exercise program based upon (a) personal physical fitness/exercise needs, (b) practical techniques for evaluating physical fitness/physical exercises, and (c) programs for aiding the individual in becoming physically fit and more efficient in daily life and selected fitness activities.

5. Discuss the theory that physical fitness has significance to society through its impact on decreasing health care costs.

Tentative Schedule

WEEK 1 Introduction, Objectives, Course Requirements, What is Wellness? Components of Physical Fitness, Hypokinetic Diseases, Risk Factors of CHDs, Cost of Hypokinetic Diseases, Healthy People 2010, Benefits of Activity, Clearance for Exercise, Establishing Goals, Exercise Adherence
Explanation of Portfolio #1

WEEK 2 Body Composition, Nutrition for Exercise, Nutrition: Macronutrients, Micronutrients, Water Balance, Energy Value of Food, Energy Balance
Assignment: Portfolio #1 Due

WEEK 3 Nutrition: Reading a Food Label, Fad Diets, Eating Disorders, Training Principles, Cardiovascular Fitness: Modes of Testing, Different Means of Achieving Cardiovascular Fitness, Review

WEEK 4 MIDTERM EXAMINATION, In class assessment of Cardiovascular Fitness, Introduction to Muscular Fitness
Explanation of Portfolio #2

WEEK 5 Muscular Fitness: Modes of Training for Improving Strength, Endurance, Power, Application of Training Principles, Other Concerns When Lifting Weights, Training Considerations, Systems of Training, Physiological Effects of Exercise,
Assignment: Portfolio #2 Due

WEEK 6 Muscular Fitness: Introduction to Muscular Flexibility, Training Flexibility, Assessment Muscular Fitness, Guidelines for Performing Flexibility Exercises, Flexibility Tests, Application of Training Principles, Gender Differences, Stress & Time Management
Explanation of Portfolio #3

WEEK 7 Heat and Exercise; Exercise and Altitude, Adjusting Exercises, Questionable Exercises, Back Injury, Common Exercise Injuries, Injuries: Rehabilitation/Alternate Activities, Prevention of Injuries, Health Clubs, Equipments, Review for Final Examination
Portfolio #3 Due

Final Examination will be on the last day of class.

Tentative Evaluation

Points Percentage

Midterm Examination ......................................... 80 ............... 24.2%

Portfolio 1 ......................................................... 40 ............... 12.1%

Portfolio 2 ......................................................... 50 ............... 15.2%

Portfolio 3 ......................................................... 60 ............... 18.2%

Final Examination ............................................ 100 ............... 30.3%

Total ............................................................ 330

Textbook

Fahey et al. (2007). Fit & Well

Available at University Bookstore and 710 Bookstore