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Advanced Lifetime Fitness Syllabus

LORAIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Division of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Student Life

COURSE SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Douglas Herndon, M.A., M.Ed    PHONE: 440-366-7350 or 800-995-5222
EMAIL:  dherndon@lorainccc.edu  OFFICE: PE 104 B

I.   COURSE TITLE: Advanced Lifetime Fitness       COURSE NUMBER: HPED 292

II.  CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Advanced Lifetime Fitness is designed for the student successfully completing Lifetime Fitness, who desires to achieve higher levels of fitness performance.  Training continues to be self-scheduled with similar minimum requirements as Lifetime Fitness.  Students are encouraged to surpass the minimum standards for self-scheduled training to achieve maximal improvement.  Advanced Lifetime Fitness utilizes a variety of equipment to achieve an exercise training effect.  Pre and Post **Fitness testing is a required element as well as six scheduled classroom lectures.  (A special fee will be assessed.)

III. COURSE OUTCOMES: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

COGNITIVE:

  • Apply proper principles for Aerobic Training
  • Apply proper principles of Anaerobic Training
  • Demonstrate proper principles for obtaining Optimal Body Composition
  • Apply Optimal Nutrition for Exercise
  • Explain the Effects of Environment on Exercise
  • Examine the Effects of Ergogenic Aids

PSYCHOMOTOR:

  • Demonstrate proper use of resistance training equipment
  • Demonstrate proper use of aerobic training equipment
  • Produce Improved Fitness Performance

AFFECTIVE:

  • Develop a philosophy about the relationship between fitness and health
  • Develop a philosophy about the relationship between fitness and physical performance.

IV.  REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:  None

 V.  GRADING PROCEDURES:  

  (% of total) 
Attendance at classroom lectures  

90 pts 

(26%)

315 – 350 = A 90%
Attendance in Fitness Center 

30 pts 

 (  8%)

280 – 314 = B 80%
Hours accumulated in Fitness Center 

30 pts 

 (  8%)

245 – 279 = C 70%
**Fitness Testing (Change from Pre- Post) 

100 pts

 (29%)

210 – 244 = D 60%
Final Exam 

100 pts

 (29%)

0 – 209 = F (less than 60%)

 TOTAL

(100 pts)  

VI.  ABSENCE, MAKE UP CLASS & GRADE REDUCTION POLICY:  One make up class allowed.  You will need to discuss this matter with your instructor on your first  day back to class.  Two week deadline; student is encouraged to initiate the make-up class.  The   student is responsible to initiate a make-up quiz for an excused absence on the day the quiz is  administered.

VII.  SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, CLASS POLICY & PROCEDURES:

  • Complete a Medical History and Waiver Form prior to class participation.
  • Properly warm-up, stretch and cool down.
  • Acknowledge injuries as soon as they occur and contact the instructor promptly.
  • Wear proper attire and use equipment as specified by the instructor.
  • Chewing gum, candy or tobacco is prohibited in class.
  • Jewelry/Valuables should be removed before the activity begins and stored in a locked locker.
  • LCCC is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.

VIII.  LECTURE SCHEDULE

 1/13/03 Aerobic Training
 1/27/03 Anaerobic Training
 2/10/03 Optimizing Body Composition
 2/24/03 Optimal Nutrition for Exercise
 4/14/03 Exercise and Environmental Factors
 4/28/03 Ergogenic Aids

IX. SPECIAL NEEDS:

  • Students who have any physical limitations or special needs that need to be addressed should discuss them with the Instructor as soon as possible.
  • It is recommended that you register with the Office of Special Needs & Services, Room 115, located in the Learning Resource Center (LRC), ext 4085.
  • This must be done at the beginning of the term.  (refer to the current LCCC catalog)


 

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