WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY
Kinesiology
FALL 2011
Syllabus For: Theory and Principles of Aerobic Training (KINS 580)
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TIME: T, 5:30 – 8:15
PLACE: PE Complex Room #247
INSTRUCTOR: Chad Harris, Ph.D., FACSM, CSCS
OFFICE:109 Watts Hall
PHONE: 574-5164
OFFICE HOURS: T, W, Th: 1:00 – 3:00
EMAIL: harrisc@wnmu.edu
FAX: 574-5150
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Course Description: A study of the training principles related to aerobic
oriented sports and events. Different training theories will be discussed and training programs will be
evaluated.
COURSE OUTCOMES, ACTIVITIES, AND ASSESSMENT:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will develop the following competencies:
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Consideration of the principles of periodization
Consideration of the theories of training relative to aerobic oriented sports
Understanding of the physiological and mechanical characteristics of aerobic sport performance
Understanding of the relationship between strength/power and aerobic performance.
Appreciation for the recovery and its implication with overtraining and overreaching.
An understanding of the benefits and methods of tapering for performance.
The following are among the activities and assessment procedures:
Activities: lectures, readings, discussions, lab experiences.
Assessment: quiz and test questions, evaluation of lab experiences, writing assignments
METHOD OF INSTURCTION: The primary format for the class will consist of lecture and discussion
during class. Reading and activity assignments may be incorporated.
REQUIRED TEXT:
Mujika, I. (2009). Tapering and Peaking for Optimal Performance. Champaign: Human Kinetics.
Disability Services at WNMU:Services for students with disabilities are provided through the Academic
Support Center’s Disability Support Services Office in the Juan Chacon Building, Room 220. Some
examples of the assistance provided are: audio materials for the blind or dyslexic, note takers, readers,
campus guides, audio recorders, a quiet testing area, and undergraduate academic tutors (available to all
WNMU students). In order to qualify for these services, documentation must be provided by certified
health care professionals. Disability Support Services forms are available in the Academic Support Center.
The Disability Support Services Office, in conjunction with the Academic Support Center, serves as
Western New Mexico University’s liaison for students with disabilities. The Academic Support Center’s
Disability Support Services Office can be contacted by phone at (575) 538-6400 or e-mail at
dss@wnmu.edu.
Communication Policy Statement regarding official email :WNMU’s policy requires that all official
communication be sent via Mustang Express. As a result, all emails related to your enrollment at WNMU
and class communication – including changes in assignments and grades – will be sent to your wnmu.edu
email address. It is very important that you access your Mustang Express e-mail periodically to check for
correspondence from the University. If you receive most of your email at a different address you can
forward your messages from Mustang Express to your other address.
Example: Martin Classmember was assigned a WNMU email address of classmemberm12@wnmu.edu
but Martin would rather receive his emails at his home email address of martinclass@yahoo.com
Martin would follow the direction provided at
http://www.wnmu.edu/campusdocs/direction%20for%20forwarding%20email.htm
WNMU Policy on Email Passwords: WNMU requires that passwords for access to all of the protected
software, programs, and applications will be robust, including complexity in the number of characters
required, the combination of characters required, and the frequency in which passwords are required to be
changed. Minimum complexity shall include:
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Passwords shall contain at least six (6) characters.
Passwords shall contain at least one capital (upper case) letter, and at least one symbol (numbers and
characters such as @ # $ % & *).
Passwords shall be changed at least every 90 days. (8/6/08)
Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures: Each student shall observe standards of honesty and integrity
in academic work as defined in the WNMU catalog. Violations of academic integrity include “any
behavior that misrepresents or falsifies a student’s knowledge, skills or ability with the goal of unjustified
or illegitimate evaluation or gain” (WNMU Faculty Handbook, 2008). Generally violations of the
academic integrity include cheating and plagiarism. Refer to the catalog pages 60-61 for definitions.
Penalties for infractions of academic integrity in this class are as follows:
Plagiarism: “the intentional or unintentional representation of another’s work as one’s own without proper
acknowledgement of the original author or creator of the work” (WNMU Faculty Handbook, 2008).
Plagarism will result in at least an “F” grade being given for the assignment for which the offense
occurs.
Cheating: “using or attempting to use unauthorized materials…and unauthorized collaboration with others,
copying the work of another or any action that presents the work of others to misrepresent the student’s
knowledge” (WNMU Faculty Handbook, 2008).
Cheating will result in at least an “F” grade being given for the assignment for which the offense
occurs.
Class Procedures for Inclement Weather:
Class Procedures for Inclement Weather: Should inclement weather necessitate the cancellation
of class, students will be notified via Mustang Express posting or via phone message.
EVALUATION:
Tests: 3
Writings/ Assignments
Project
TOTAL:
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300 Points
150 Points
100 Points
550Points
Tests will be primarily essay format
Writings/Assignments are designed to assist you with your writing skills and may require you to
respond to a topical question or summarize a reading or prepare a short workout schedule
The project will require you to prepare a presentation on a topic related to endurance training.
Specific details of the project will be given during the term.
GRADING:
A - 90%+
B - 80-89%
C - 70-79%
D - 60-69%
F - <60%
EXPECTATIONS:
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Please refrain from cell phone use in class.
You have the responsibility of contacting the instructor prior to missing a test or quiz.
Excused absences are at the discretion of the instructor. All make up work must be done
within one week of absence.
Any academic dishonesty will result in a failing grade for the assignment and may result in a
failing grade for the course.
Please come prepared for class.
ATTENDANCE:
Please review the University attendance policy in the current catalog. All make-up work will be
at the instructor’s discretion.
Schedule:
Week
Aug 16
Aug 23
Aug 30
Sept 6
Sept 13
Sept 20
Sept 27
Oct 4
Oct 11
Oct 18
Oct 25
Nov 1
Nov 8
Nov 15
Nov 22
Nov 29
Dec 5
Topic
Intro
Factors related to endurance performance, Physiology
Physiology of endurance
Physiology of endurance
Periodization
Periodization
Test 1
Running Specific Training
Running Specific Training
Cycling Specific Training
Assessing Performance
Test 2
Concurrent Training
Concurrent Training, Tapering
Thanksgiving Holiday
Tapering, Test 3
Projects (Grad Only)