Fall 2007
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
College of Education and Human Services
Department of Physical Education
KIN 201
Physical Fitness
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:
NAME: M. Daniel Becque, Ph.D (Dr. Becque)
OFFICE: Davies 117
MAILBOX: Davies 107
PHONE: 453-3117
E-MAIL: mdbecque@siu.edu
OFFICE HOURS: TR, 12:00-1:00 PM; WF, 1-3 PM
COURSE MEETING TIMES: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 – 9:45 AM
COURSE TEXTS: Fahey, T.D., Insel, P.M., & Roth, W.T. Fit and Well, Alternate Edition (6th Ed.) Mountain View, CA Mayfield Publishing Company, 2003.
Daily Fitness and Nutrition Journal, New York, NY, McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2003. (This book comes with a new Fit and Well textbook but we will not use it specifically in this course)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: PE 201 is a course designed to provide physical education students with the scientific evidence necessary to promote health-related physical fitness. Students will be introduced to a variety of assessment techniques and training programs.
COURSE OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES:
At the completion of the course each student will be able to:
1) Identify the role of exercise and physical fitness in a healthy lifestyle.
2) Identify the role of exercise in the development of the many aspects of physical fitness.
3) Identify the structures (and their functions) of the human body that contribute specifically to physical performance.
4) Identify the capabilities and potential limitations of the human body in relation to physical performance.
5) Identify practical techniques for the evaluation of physical fitness status.
6) Present and administer a variety of fitness tests to an individual or a group.
7) Assess his/her personal fitness with selected physical fitness tests.
8) Identify areas of potential improvement in their own state of physical fitness.
9) Perform different types of exercise correctly, using sound fitness concepts.
10) Properly instruct an individual or group on proper technique for a variety of exercises.
11) Identify programs that help to improve an individual’s fitness status and the ability to perform daily functions efficiently.
12) Plan a simple, easy to follow exercise program.
COURSE POLICIES:
E-mail Assignment:
Part 1: After the first class period, each student will put the instructor’s email address (mdbecque@siu.edu) into the “personal contacts” file of his/her email account (this assures that “mass” e-mails sent to the entire class will not be placed in your “junk mail” file).
Part 2: After the instructor has everyone’s e-mail address, he will send a “mass” email to the entire class with the words “E-mail Assignment” in the subject line. Each student will then respond to the mass e-mail with an email that contains the student’s name, the name of the class, and the class meeting time. This must be completed by 5 PM on Friday, August 24, 2007. Failure to meet this deadline will result in a 50% reduction in the E-mail Assignment grade. The grade will be reduced by 5% for each day of lateness thereafter. The instructor will acknowledge this e-mail with an e-mail that contains the words “You have finished the E-mail Assignment with a grade of 100%. Maintain your E-mail Assignment grade by checking your e-mail account 3-4 times per week. You do NOT need to respond to this message”. Note: Save the instructors’ response for at least 2 weeks just in case there are any grade discrepancies. It is crucial that you maintain and monitor your e-mail account throughout the course as updates/instructions/changes will often be communicated via e-mail. Failure to check your e-mail regularly will result in a reduction in your E-mail assignment grade. If your email address changes, it is your responsibility to inform the instructor
Exams:
Exam questions will be based on material covered in lecture and any specific assigned readings from the textbook. Material from lecture includes any “bullets” printed on the slides as well as any additional information given verbally. While they serve as an excellent supplement and study tool, the book chapters alone are not sufficient for successful exam performance. In other words, take good notes or copy them from someone who does. The material covered on each exam is listed below (study guides will be issued prior to each exam):
Exam I: Ch. 1, Ch. 2, & Exercise Motivation
Exam II: Ch. 3, Ch. 4, Ch. 5, Ch. 6, & Skill-related fitness
Exam III: Ch. 7, 8, 9, 10 & Metabolic Testing
Only under highly exceptional circumstances will students be allowed to reschedule or make-up missed exams. The instructor reserves the right to request documentation to substantiate these circumstances. If you do not contact the instructor prior to the exam, you will not be allowed to make it up. The instructor’s email address and phone number are located on the syllabus and can also be located by using the “People Finder” on www.siuc.edu or by calling the university information number (453-2121) or the KIN Department (536-2431).
Laboratory Research Reports:
Students will be required to turn in 5 laboratory research reports that will be based on the activities
performed during the laboratory sessions. Due to the variation in work required for each report, the reports are
worth varying percentages of your overall course grade. The first 3 reports (Muscle Strength/Endurance;
Flexibility; Body Composition) will require you to use the “research article” report format that is described in a
handout you will receive at a later time (this handout will also be discussed in class). NOTE: it is crucial that
you follow this format – your grade will suffer tremendously if you do not. Instructions for lab reports 4 & 5
(Cardiorespiratory Endurance & Exercise Prescription) will be given on the lab handout. The Skill-Related
Components lab will not require a report. Reports 1 and 2 will be “individual” and 3-5 will be “group”
assignments. All group issues are to be resolved within the group – the instructor will not act as a mediator.
When turning in your reports, please put your name on both the front and back of the lab report and staple the
pages together (no paper clips, corner folding, etc.). Failure to meet due dates will result in a 50% reduction in
the Lab Report grade. The grade will be reduced by 5% for each day of lateness thereafter. Computer, disc,
printer problems, etc. are NOT acceptable excuses for turning in something late. Reports must be in
“hardcopy” form. You may NOT email them to me. Late reports can be turned into my mailbox in the PE office
(Davies 107 – open from 8-12 & 1-4:30). If you are turning in a late report, be sure to put your name and “FOR
Dr. Becque” (BIG, bold letters) on the front page – that way if it gets misplaced, if will get back to me. Do not
slide late reports under my office door. If you are absent from a lab session, you are still required to complete
the lab report. If you are absent during a lab session that requires group work, you may either attach yourself
to a group (with their permission) or you may complete the assignment individually.
Group Fitness Experience:
During this class you will be required to attend 4 aerobics classes at the Student Recreation Center. The 4 classes attended must be unique in content and nature. You will receive a schedule of available courses for this term. Following your participation in the class, you will be required to obtain the signature of the instructor on the report forms that you will receive in class, answer the questions, and then turn in all 4 report forms to the PE (KIN) 201 instructor to be graded. This aspect of the course is designed to expose you to different types of aerobics and you are expected to participate to the best of your ability and not be disruptive during the class. All of the Rec. Center instructors have been advised not to sign any forms for students who did not participate actively and appropriately during their class. 3 lecture periods will be set aside for you to attend one of your required courses. Your grade will be computed by averaging your report grades and multiplying that number by .08. All 4 class must be completed by
Grade Breakdown:
E-mail Assignment 3%
Exam I 15%
Exam II: 20%
Exam III: 20%
Group Fitness Experiences 8%
Laboratory Research Report 1 7%
Laboratory Research Report 2 9%
Laboratory Research Report 3 8%
Laboratory Research Report 4 5%
Laboratory Research Report 5 5%
TOTAL: 100%
Evaluation:
90-100% = A
80-89.9% = B
70-79.9% = C
60-69.9% = D
< 59.9 = F
Attendance:
Class attendance is mandatory!
Contacting the instructor:
Feel free to stop by the instructor’s office or call at any time. Note: the instructor’s door will often be shut despite the fact that I am available. If the instructor is not in his office hours he may not be immediately available, but he will make every effort to be as accessible as possible. As stated earlier, the majority of communication outside of class from the instructor will come in the form of email. It is your responsibility to maintain and check your email account.
Cell Phones and Headphones:
Cell phones should be in the “off” or “silent” mode at the start of each class period. If your cell phone rings during class, you will be given one warning. If it rings a 2nd time, you will be asked to leave the class and your overall course grade will be reduced by 5% for that infraction and for any infraction thereafter. Headphones must be removed at the start of each class period.
Extra Credit:
There will be a few extra credit opportunities throughout the term. They will be given at random during lecture periods and cannot be “made-up”.
Disability Issues:
Students with disabilities who believe that they need accommodations in this class/program should contact the instructors immediately to ensure that appropriate accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.
Appropriate Dress for Group Fitness and Laboratory Sessions:
All students should come to class in comfortable workout clothing on the lab session days and for the Group Fitness sessions they attend. Guidelines are as follows:
1) Shorts, t-shirts, tank-tops, sweats are all acceptable (NO JEANS, DRESSES, 3-PIECE SUITS, ETC.)
2) Undergarment support
3) Long hair up and out of face
4) Aerobic dance, running, or cross-trainer athletic shoes (NO SANDALS OR HEELED SHOES)
5) No dangling jewelry or sunglasses
6) No gum chewing