COLLIN COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Information
Course Number: PHED 1338
Course Title: Concepts of Physical fitness and Wellness
Course Description: Introduces basic concepts of fitness, nutrition, health promotion, and disease prevention. Gain knowledge to make intelligent choices that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Incorporates both lecture and physical activity laboratories. Lab required.
Course Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours:
Lab Hours:
2
2
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to do the following:
1. Evaluate the personal and social responsibilities of living a healthy lifestyle.
2. Describe the benefits of sport and fitness related skills in promotion of a healthy lifestyle.
3. Examine nutritional habits and the implications for sport performance, physical fitness and wellness. (Empirical and Quantitative Skills)
4. Compare and contrast active and sedentary lifestyles in relation to health/wellness of the individual and society. (Social Responsibility;
Communication Skills)
5. Demonstrate the biomechanics of fundamental movements and skills.
6. Develop the kinesthetic sense in the process of acquiring movement skills.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic scientific principles of exercise, and apply the principles to physical activity.
8. Summarize the scientific evidence that exists supporting the value of physical fitness, sound nutritional practices, stress management, and regular exercise. (Critical Thinking)
9. Support the relationship between lifestyle choices, and chronic diseases by describing the relationship with respect to specific health/wellness topics such as heart disease, cancer, obesity, diabetes, and sexually transmitted diseases and its impact on the individual and the society. (Social
Responsibility; Communication Skills)
10. Evaluate the relationship between lifestyle choices, and chronic disease by describing the relationship with respect to specific health/wellness topics such as heart disease, cancer, obesity, diabetes, and sexually transmitted diseases. (Critical Thinking)
Withdrawal Policy: See the current Collin Registration Guide for last day to withdraw.
Collin College Academic Policies: See the current Collin Student Handbook
Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: Collin College will adhere to all applicable

federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the ACCESS office, SCC-D140 or
972.881.5898 (V/TTD: 972.881.5950) to arrange for appropriate accommodations.
See the current Collin Student Handbook for additional information.
Instructor’s Name: Susan Evans
Office Number: E106
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 2:15PM-3:30PM, Tues /Thurs: 11:15AM – 12:15PM
Phone Number: 972-548-6552
Email: sevans@collin.edu
Class Information: Concepts of Physical Education and Wellness
Section Number: PHED 1338 C04
Meeting Times: Tuesday and Thursday 1:00pm
– 2:15pm
Meeting Location: CPC E104
Course Resources: Hoeger and Hoeger: Fitness and Wellness , Wadsworth Publishing, 10 th ed,
2011
Airhart, T., Practical Applications and Assessments for Fitness and Wellness, A lab Manual.
Kendall-Hunt Publishing 2011.
Supplies: Clothing appropriate for a variety of exercises may include t-shirts, and/or sweats - no blue jeans or khakis. Footwear designed for aerobic conditioning activities, and a towel. Improper attire may result in the student not being permitted to participate due to safety and/or hygiene concerns. Transportation to off campus sites for class activities Scott Johnson Middle School, Craig Ranch, Town Lake in McKinney
Attendance Policy: Attendance credit in lab class will only be given when the student participates in the activity. Only exception will be for medically documented illness, injury, or existing condition. Please discuss this with the instructor and make note when completing the
Student Medical History Questionnaire.
2 absences
3 absences
4 absences
5 absences
30/30 points for full participation
25/30 points for full participation
20/30 points for full participation
10/30 points for full participation
6 absences Automatic failure of the class
2 make-ups will be permitted at a designated time or a designated assignment.
Tardiness - Arriving 10 minutes or more after the start of the class will result in a
1-point deduction from the final attendance grade each time it occurs.
The last day to withdraw is: October 18 th
, 2013

Method of Evaluation :
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1.
2.
Attendance and Participation
Completion of 25 of 28 labs
3.
4.
5.
6.
Individual fitness program
2 day Nutritional Analysis
Midterm
Final Exam
Grading
90 – 100
82 - 89.5
74 - 81.5
65 - 73.5
0 - 64.5
Course Calendar
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D
F
A
B
Week One
Week Two
Week Three
Behavior Modification and Goal Setting
Chapter 2 Assessment of Physical Activity
Labs 3, 4, and 5
30 points
25 points
5 points
10 points
15 points
15 points
Tentative Course Calendar
Chapter 1 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness
Dimensions of Wellness
Labs 1 and 2
Chapter 2 Assessment of Physical Fitness Cont.
Lab 6 and 7, Activity (Scott Johnson Middle school track for testing and activity, Instructor will verify)
Week Four
Week Five
Week Six
Week Seven
Week Eight
Chapter 3 Exercise Prescription and skilled related fitness
Labs 8 and 13, Activity
Chapter 3 continued
Labs 15 and 16
Chapter 3 continued.
Labs10, 11, and 12
Chapter 4 Muscular Endurance and Strength
Lab 9 and 14, Activity weight room
Chapter 4 continued
Lab 17
Midterm

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Week Nine
Week Ten
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
Last day to withdrawal is October18th, 2013
Chapter 5 Nutrition
Labs 18 and 19
Nutritional Analysis assigned (lab 20)
Chapter 6 Weight Management
Lab 23, Protein Requirement handout and Activity
Chapter 6 continued
Labs 21 and 25, Activity
Chapter 7 Stress Management
Labs 26, 27 and 28, Activity
Chapter 8 A Healthy Lifestyle Approach.
Heart Disease and Diabetes,
Labs 29, Activity
Cancer and STDs
Labs 30 and 31, Activity
Addictive Behavior
Lab 32
Final Exam: Tuesday, December 10 th 2013, 1:00 PM – 3:00PM