Santa Ana College Kinesiology & DSPS Divisions
Adapted Circuit Training: KNAD 202A (92979) 1 unit
Course Syllabus: Tentative Plan for Spring 2015
Location & Time: rm. W-106; 12:45 – 2:10pm
Course Instructor: Brian Sos, Ph.D. & Instructor Contacts: sos_brian@sac.edu, 714-564-6909
Office Hrs: M-W 9:00-11:00am, T 12:30-1:30pm Location: W-105 or W-106
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for students with disabilities or chronic conditions as an introduction to
progressive circuit training for improvement of total well-being. Nautilus and adaptive equipment are utilized for improving
flexibility, increasing cardiovascular fitness, building muscular strength and endurance, and modifying body composition. It
may include exercises that focus on relaxation, joint mobility, body maintenance, and activities for daily living. Emphasis is
placed on developing a safe & effective individual exercise routine to meet your personal fitness needs and goals. May be
repeated under Title 5 Section 56029 regulations. Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The student will be able to perform demonstrated or named strength training exercises then make performance
adjustments based upon instructor’s exercise cues.
2. Students will be competent at monitoring and modifying their exercise intensity while properly executing their
individualized circuit training plan (IEP).
Course Objectives:
1. Apply beginning level circuit training techniques.
2. Identify and list circuit training machines and accessory equipment.
3. Recognize fundamental principles and terminology of physical fitness.
4. Compare & contrast types of circuit training.
5. Label the 8 major muscle groups and indicate the primary mover associated with basic strength training exercises.
6. Express the relationship between circuit training and the components health-related fitness.
7. Act, interact, and react to others with appropriate fitness center etiquette and safety behaviors.
8. Select an appropriate fitness goal relative to student abilities and limitations.
RECOMMENDED TEXT: Fahey T.D (2011), Fit & Well, Core Conepts and Labs in Physical Fitness and Wellness Brief
Ed., 9th ed. New York: McGraw Hill Inc., ISBN: 9780077349691.
Course Evaluation (required expectations): Total Possible Points is 100 pts.
1. Demonstrated Participation is worth 30 pts
a. Please see “Participation” rubric for areas concerning demonstrated participation.
b. Each absence after the 3rd absence will cost 2.5 pts as an absence is a non-participation day.
c. You may be dropped after missing 10% of the total classes, but make-ups are possible with prior instructor
approval so always communicate with me!
d. Being present does not equate to participation. You must engage in learning the course material.
Participation means continuous skill improvement practice for > 75% of the class period as well as
contributing to classroom discussions.
2. Individual Exercise Program development is worth 20 pts. Must be completed within the first 4 weeks (see “IEP”
rubric)
3. Pre-Test Assessment Day is worth 5 pts. Must be completed by the end of week 4.
4. Post-Test Assessment Day is worth 5 pts. Must be completed by the end of week 14.
5. Instructor’s Subjective Assessment of Skills is worth 20 pts (see “Skills” rubric).
6. Final Exam is worth 20 pts. Please deliver DSPS accommodations prior to exam date.
7. Final Grades
a. You receive an “A” for earning between 90-100 points.
b. You receive a “B” for earning less than 80-89 points
c. You receive a “C” for earning between 70-79 points.
d. You receive a “D” for earning less than 60-69 points
e. You receive an “F” for earning less than 60 points
ATTENDANCE/PARTICIATION/QUIZES: Attendance is mandated by the state. A student may be administratively
dropped from class upon accumulating more than 3 absences; so don’t miss. An absence is considered excused if it meets
one of the College’s sanctioned reasons (personal illness, death of an immediate family member, or a College sponsored
event. If a conflict arises, simply contact me by phone (714-564-6909) or email (sos_brian@sac.edu) prior to the start of
class and you will find that I am understanding and willing to work with you. In the event of an absence, it is your
responsibility to obtain notes from classmates and complete missed assignments. Noteworthy:
1. It is the student’s responsibility to drop all classes in which he/she is no longer participating
2. It is the student’s responsibility to drop all classes in which he/she is no longer attending
3. It is the instructor’s discretion to withdraw a student after the add/drop deadline, as stated in the course schedule,
you will receive a Pass or No-Pass after the deadline.
COURSE PROCEDURE:
1. Attend activity prepared to exercise.
a. Workout clothes include t-shirts, shorts or sweats, tennis shoes, etc. Bring a W/O towel.
2. Participate in class discussions/lecture.
3. Warm-up (cardio machines)
4. Stretching & Abs with the Instructor
5. Progress to your IEP, “workout card”
6. Maintain an updated workout card and keep a folder with handouts as given in class.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Your success in this course is important to me. Santa Ana College and I are committed
to providing reasonable accommodations for all individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability that may have some
impact on your ability to do well in this course, I encourage you to speak with me as soon as possible. Also, please
contact Disabled Student Programs & Services so that we can all collaborate on your classroom accommodations in a
timely manner. DSP&S is located in U-103 and their phone number is 714-564-6264. The DSP&S office requires
documentation of your disability in order to receive reasonable accommodations. If you do not have documentation they
will work with you to acquire it. I look forward to supporting you to meet your learning goals.
ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY: Students at Santa Ana College are expected to be honest and forthright in their
academic endeavors. To falsify the results of one’s research, to steal the words or ideas of another, or to cheat on an
examination, corrupts the essential process by which knowledge is advanced. Academic dishonesty is seen as an
intentional act of fraud, in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another without authorization, or
uses unauthorized materials or fabricated information in any academic exercise. As institutions, we also consider academic
dishonesty to include forgery of academic documents, intentionally impeding or damaging the academic work of others,
assisting other students in acts of dishonesty or coercing students into acts of dishonesty.