DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SCIENCE
Dixie State College
St. George, UT 84770
MILITARY FITNESS (3202)
I.
COURSE SYLLABUS
Fall 2012
GENERAL INFORMATION:
a.
Cadet Command Mission. To commission the future officer leadership of the US Army and
motivate young people to be better citizens.
b. Battalion Mission. “To educate and train and inspire cadets so that each graduate is a
commissioned leader of character, committed to live the Soldiers Creed, competent in the basic
skills of their chosen profession and prepared for a lifetime of excellence and service to the Nation
as a n officer in the United States Army.”
c.
Class Mission. To develop within each cadet/student a greater understanding of physical fitness
and build esprit de corps and team work.
d. Prerequisite. None
e.
Credit Hours. 1.0 semester hours.
f.
Instructor. SFC Craig Rundell, Senior Military Instructor, Student Services Bldg, Email:
rundell@dixie.edu , Office: 332, Phone: 435-879-4751 cell: 435-722-7484 Office Hours:
Monday: 09:00-11:00 & 1330-1700 Tuesday: 09:00-17:00 Wednesday: 09:00-11:00 & 13301700 Thursday: 09:00-12:00 Friday: 09:00-11:30
g. Place and Time of Instruction. Old Gym (SAC) 0630-0730, Monday, Wednesday & Friday
h. Course Fee/Lab Fee None
i.
II.
Required Texts. The Department of Military Science will provide all of the required text and
equipment for this class. All other manuals will be hand receipted as needed and will be returned at
the end of the year or upon withdrawal.
COURSE OBJECTIVES & OUTCOMES.
a.
The building of effective teams of people. Raise overall fitness level and promote active lifestyle.
Outcomes- Build comradely and unit cohesion, promote an active lifestyle.
b.
Increase Physical Fitness.
Outcomes- Able to pass APFT with a score of 250 or higher, (Record APFT _______) complete 4 mile
run in 32 minutes or less, complete 6 mile Ruck March in 90 minutes or less.
MILS 3202
III.
COURSE SYLLABUS
GRADING.
a.
b.
Grades will be determined based on the following categories with assigned point values.
APFT:
Score 180-200
200-220
220-240
240-260
260-300
Points
100
200
300
400
500
Attendance & Participation:
500
Grading Scale.
A
AB+
B
c.
IV.
Fall 2012
931-1000
891-930
851-890
811-850
B- 771-810
C+ 731-770
C 691-730
C- 651-690
D+ 611-650
D 571-610
D- 531-570
F 530 and below
Attendance. Attendance at each class period is required. You will lose 50 points for each missed
APFT, and 30 points for missed class. To receive an excused absence, the coach (OIC) must be notified
and approve of the absence at least one class period prior, unless you’re in the hospital.
UNIFORM AND APPEARANCE.
a.
Appearance and Grooming Standards. While in uniform, you will adhere to the US Army standards and
display a professional military bearing. All uniforms and boots will be clean. When not in uniform,
your appearance will comply with the standards set forth by Dixie State College.
V.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES.
VI.
Approval Line:
APPROVED
MARC E. BOBERG
LTC, AR
PROFESSOR OF MILITARY SCIENCE
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MILS 3202
COURSE SYLLABUS
Fall 2012
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:
Students with medical, psychological, learning or other disabilities desiring reasonable academic
adjustment, accommodations, or auxiliary aids to be successful in this class will need to contact
the DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER Coordinator ( Baako Wahabu) for eligibility
determination. Proper documentation of impairment is required in order to receive services or
accommodations. DRC is located at the ground floor of the Financial Aid Office. Visit or call 6527516 to schedule appointment to discuss the process. DRC Coordinator determines eligibility for
and authorizes the provision of services.
DMAIL:
You are required to frequently check your dmail account. Important class and college
information will be sent to your dmail account, including DSC bills, financial aid/scholarship
notices, notices of cancelled classes, reminders of important dates and deadlines, and other
information critical to your success at DSC and in your courses. If you don't know how to
access your dmail account, go to www.dixie.edu and select "Dmail" from the left column. To
locate your dmail username and password, go to www.dixie.edu, and click on "Log in to
student services” or the “My Dixie” button.
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