Rio Hondo College
Walking For Fitness
Class Syllabus
Fall 2009
Instructor: Jodi Senk
Hours: Monday/Wednesday 11:15-12:40
Location: Track
Phone: (562) 463-7430
E-mail: jsenk@riohondo.edu
Office Hours: In Fitness Center, By arrangement
Course Objectives:
1. be able to identify the 5 health related fitness components
2. be able to monitor aerobic workout using pulse counts, rating of perceived exertions or
talk test
3. be able to count pulse for 10 seconds using radial or carotid site
4. be able to identify components for a balanced diet
5. be able to determine how to safely achieve weight loss
6. understand benefits of aerobic training
7. be able to identify benefits to training muscular system
8. be able to identify benefits of training respiratory system
9. be able to identify benefits of training skeletal system
10. be able to identify overload, deconditioning, fatigue
11. be able to identify calorie intake affecting calorie output
Student Learning Ooutcome:
The student will be able to walk four laps around the track the equivalent of 1 mile within a time as specified by the America
Heart Association
Class Materials:
1. Closed toe shoes.
2. Comfortable walking clothes.
3. Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, optional.
4. Water bottle.
5. Towels.
Guidelines: Class begins after role is taken @ 11:15am-be ready and dressed to go. Anyone showing after role is taken will be
marked late. Two late classes= 1 absence!
Grading: Grades will be comprised of:
Attendance:
Nutrition recall and program:
Final exam (Wed., Dec. 11):
Total possible points
50 points (10 points off for each absence)
30 points
20 points
100 points
A= 90-100 and 0-1 absence
B= 80-89 and 2 absences
C= 70-79 and 3 absences
D= 60-69 and 4 absences
F= <60 and 5 absences
Any student with a disability, who believes that he/she may need accommodations in this class, is encouraged to
contact the Disabled Student Program and Services office as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations
are implemented in a timely manner. The office is located in room S205 and the telephone number is (562) 908-3420
Policies
1) No-make-ups
2) Be on time and do not leave early.
3) Each absence loses 10 points off your grade. Please be aware that 5 or more absences will result in a grade or “F”, no
exceptions.
4) Please let the instructor know ahead of time if you are having any problems getting to the class or medical issues that
prevent you from participating.
5) No cell phones, food, candy, or sports drinks! This is a fitness class, and outside distractions prevent in obtaining
benefits from the class. IF you choose to carry a cell phone for emergencies, please put it on silent or vibrate. Cell
phone use during any part of class time will result in loss of points as well as me implementing the “Pizza Rule”.
Academic Integrity
Academic dishonesty/cheating is defined as obtaining or attempting to obtain credit for work by the use of any dishonest,
deceptive, fraudulent or unauthorized means. Helping someone commit an act of academic dishonesty is fraud. If at any time
it is deemed that you have cheated, disciplinary actions will be taken which can include dismissal from class, failure in the
course, and expulsion from Rio Hondo College.
One example is documentary falsification including forgery, altering of campus documents or records, tampering
with grading procedures, fabricating assignments or altering medical excuses.
Unacceptable examination behavior during written tests in class include the following: talking to another student,
unauthorized materials on the desk, taking a test from the room, coping a test.
Policies on academic integrity are strictly enforced. Guidelines can be found in your student handbook on academic
dishonesty.