Spring 2014 Course Syllabus
for
HPE 125 – Nutrition for Health and Fitness
3 credit hours/3 contact hours
Contact Information
Instructor:
Office/Phone:
Office Hours:
E-mail:
Angela Alphonso
109H / 562-4227
MWF 9-10 AM; W 5-6 PM; R 11 AM-12 PM
angela.alphonso@clinton.edu
Course Description
Emphasize the important relationship between nutrition, health promotion and
fitness. Investigate sound, practical nutritional and fitness recommendations
that will reduce stress, boost the immune system, increase energy, decrease body
fat, build muscle, protect good health, enhance performance and invest in
lifelong well-being. Topics of discussion include nutritional requirements and
guidelines, nutritional needs at various ages and fitness levels, nutritional and
exercise based weight management, and nutritional research and application.
Course Prerequisites
MAT 098, ENG 093, and ENG 094
Course Objectives
Students completing course will:
a. Demonstrate knowledge base for various aspects of nutrition.
b. Research various nutritional-related topics.
c. Analyze, integrate and translate nutritional information through
classroom activities.
d. Apply critical thinking in differentiating between nutritional facts
and myths.
e. Evaluate current personal nutrition/fitness practices.
f. Apply knowledge gained and values clarified into personal
nutrition/fitness modification plan.
Required Textbook
Williams, Melvin H. 2013. Nutrition for Health, Fitness, & Sport. 10th ed.
Boston: McGraw-Hill.
ISBN: 978-0-07-802132-9
Attendance Policy
All students are expected to attend ALL scheduled classes. Attendance will be
taken on a daily basis. If you are not in class, you are absent.
Late arrivals will not be tolerated. They are a disruption to the instructor and to
the entire class. You are expected to be on time. Class will begin promptly at its
scheduled start time.
Attendance Policy continued
If you are not in class once it begins, you are LATE and you WILL NOT be
allowed to enter the classroom. Again, if you are not in class, you are absent.
Therefore, if you are late, you are absent.
Class attendance is YOUR responsibility. An absence is an absence. Any and all
absences (including late) will be counted toward the student’s overall absence
total. The ONLY exceptions to this are emergency hospitalization, doctor
advised rest due to illness or injury, death of an immediate family member, or
jury duty.**
 Upon your third absence (during the semester), your final grade will be
lowered a full letter grade. (A to B, A- to B-, B+ to C+, B to C, B- to C-,
C+ to D+, C to D, C- or below to F)
 Students who miss four (4) or more classes during the semester will
automatically be administratively withdrawn from the course.*
*Being administratively withdrawn from a course may affect your financial aid
status for the current and future semesters.
 Students WILL NOT be allowed to make-up any scheduled class work
that was due on the date of their absence. Remember, late also means
absent. Again, the ONLY exceptions to this are emergency
hospitalization, doctor advised rest due to illness or injury, death of an
immediate family member, or jury duty.**
**Must notify the instructor (via office hour, email or phone) within 24 hours
and must supply written documentation to support the circumstance. Without
24 hour notification and documentation, the absence will be counted and the
make-up will not be allowed. All allowed make-ups will be submitted/take
place during a scheduled appointment with the instructor. Make-ups will not
be accepted during class.
From time to time a student may need to miss a class due to a prearranged
commitment that was established without their input. For instance CCC athletic
team travel, CCC class/club trip, military reserve, or career based federal/state
exam. It DOES NOT mean routine medical appointments, interviews, work
schedules, or any other arrangements that YOU personally have an input in
scheduling. A prearranged commitment does come with advanced notice.
Therefore, it will be the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor (via office
hour, email or phone) a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the prearranged
commitment, in order to establish a meeting time where scheduled class work
will be submitted/taken PRIOR to the absence. Note,
 Any prearranged commitment will be at the instructor’s discretion.
 The student must supply the instructor with written documentation to
support the commitment.
 The student is required to submit/take any scheduled class work prior to
the absence. You are not allowed to make-up the class work after the
absence.
 Such commitments are still considered an absence and will be counted
toward the student’s overall absence total.
Weather, area school closings, childcare, mechanical breakdowns, computer
problems, and any other such circumstance ALL involve YOU planning ahead
and/or having a back-up plan. Again, class attendance is YOUR responsibility.
Be PREPARED to attend ALL scheduled classes.
Immunization Records
New York State Public Health Law 2165 requires college students born after
January 1, 1957 to provide proof of immunization to measles, mumps and
rubella (MMR). Documentation must be forwarded to the Health Office
immediately. Students who fail to do so will automatically be administratively
withdrawn from the course.
Homework
All students will be required to TYPE and STAPLE all assignments. Homework
that is not typed and stapled WILL NOT be accepted or graded. These
assignments must be in your own words (see Academic Honesty policy below)
and WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE DUE DATE.
Academic Honesty
The following is taken from the College Catalog: Academic honesty is expected
of all Clinton Community College students. It is academically dishonest, for
example, to misrepresent another person’s work as one’s own, to take credit for
someone else’s work or ideas, to knowingly give or accept help on a test or an
assignment, to obtain advanced information on confidential test or assignment
materials, or to intentionally harm another student’s chance for academic
success.
When an instructor believes that a student has failed to maintain academic
honesty, the instructor may decide on the penalty he or she believes is
warranted.
When a student is penalized by receiving a failing grade on a major
assignment or for the course, the instructor must notify his or her Department
Chairperson and submit evidence that the student has acted dishonestly to the
Vice President for Academic Affairs. The VPAA’s Office will send an academic
incident form to the student within five working days. If the student disputes
the charge or the penalty, he or she may follow the Academic Grievance
Procedure as outlined in the College Catalog.
If the student chooses not to appeal, or the appeal is unsuccessful, the Vice
President for Academic Affairs will retain a record of the offense. A student who
commits a second offense may be dismissed from the college, and an appeal to
return will not be permitted for one full calendar year.
Classroom Policy
No Food is allowed during class time.
Cell Phone Policy
Use of cell phones during class time is PROHIBITED. If you carry a cell phone,
make sure it is OFF while you are in class (unless you have requested special
permission from me for an emergency purpose). If your cell phone rings during
class or you attempt to use it in any way during class, you WILL BE told to leave
class IMMEDIATELY. You will NOT be allowed to hand-in and/or make-up
any scheduled class work. This will count as an absence.
If your cell phone EVER rings AGAIN or you attempt to EVER use it AGAIN
during class, you WILL BE administratively withdrawn from class.
Special Accommodations
Clinton Community College offers a wide variety of academic support services
to students with documented disabilities. It is the responsibility of the student
with a disability to request services. If you have, or suspect you may have, any
type of disability or learning problem that may require extra assistance or
special accommodations, please see me as soon as possible so I can help you
obtain any assistance you may need to successfully complete this course. You
should also contact Laurie Bethka, Ext. 252 (562-4252) or in Room 420M, the
Academic Assistance Center, for further assistance.
Course Continuity Plan
In the case that the college officially closes because of an emergency which
causes a short term disruption of this course, we will utilize email to continue
this course in the short term (1-3 weeks). All students need to utilize their
campus email to receive course related information.
Course Organization
Class instruction will consist of lecture, media, fitness activities, group
discussions, presentations, chapter assignments, projects, quizzes and tests.
Grading
Chapter Assignments (12)
Chapter Quizzes (12)
Projects (3)
Research Papers/Presentations (2)
Tests (2)
Application Exercise (2) (p. 28-30)
Personal Modification Plan
TOTAL Possible Points
Grading System
A
427 pts-450 pts
(95-100)
A-
403 pts-426 pts
(90-94)
B+
390 pts-402 pts
(87-89)
B
376 pts-389 pts
(84-86)
B-
358 pts-375 pts
(80-83)
C+
345 pts-357 pts
(77-79)
C
331 pts-344 pts
(74-76)
C-
314 pts-330 pts
(70-73)
D+
295 pts-313 pts
(66-69)
D
268 pts-294 pts
(60-65)
F
<268 pts
(failure)
120 pts
120 pts
40 pts
30 pts
120 pts
10 pts
10 pts
450 pts
Course Topics
Exercise and Health-Related Fitness, Nutrition and Health-Related Fitness,
Dietary Supplements and Health, Nutritional Facts & Myths, Essential Nutrients
and Recommended Nutrient Intakes, Vegetarianism, Food Labels, Food Safety,
Human Energy Systems, Carbohydrates, Fat, Protein, Vitamins, Minerals, Water,
Electrolytes and Temperature Regulation, Body Weight Composition and
Exercise, Weight Maintenance, Loss and Gain through Proper Nutrition and
Exercise, Ergogenic Aids
Course Dates to Note
No classes the week of March 17, 2014 (Spring Break).
Class will meet on Thursday, May 15, 2014 from
10 AM to 12:30 PM (Final Exams Week).
Course Homework, Quiz and Test Schedule
Chapter Assignment schedule:
Assignments #1 & #2 (Chapters One & Two) due 2-6-14
Assignment #3 (Chapter Three) due 2-13-14
Assignment #4 (Chapter Four) due 2-25-14
Assignments #5 & #6 (Chapters Five & Six) due 3-6-14
Assignments #7 & #8 (Chapters Seven & Eight) due 4-3-14
Assignments #9 & #10 (Chapters Nine & Ten) due 4-15-14
Assignments #11 & #12 (Chapters Eleven & Twelve) due 5-1-14
Chapter Assignments:
Chapter One:
Check for Yourself (p. 4, 12, and 16);
Review Questions: Essay (p. 33) – 1, 2 and 4;
Application Exercise (p. 29-31) – rate and score your
current diet by completing the quiz (reference the
instructions given)
Chapter Two:
Check for Yourself (p. 41) – RDA/AI (front covers) for
Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium & Iron, UL (back covers)
for Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, & Calcium;
MyPlate.gov (p. 42-44) – enter required information and
print (ChooseMyPlate.gov);
120 small steps (p. 43) (Appendix H) – list 20;
Check for Yourself (p. 55);
Review Questions: Essay (p. 83) – 1, 4 and 5
Chapter Three:
Check for Yourself (p. 101, 111 and 117 (E-system only))
Review Questions: Essay (p. 118) – 1, 2 and 4
Chapter Four:
Check for Yourself (p. 126, 149 and 162);
Review Question: Essay (p. 164) – 5
Chapter Five:
Check for Yourself (p. 178, 198 and 210);
Review Questions: Essay (p. 211) – 5
Course Homework, Quiz and Test Schedule continued
Chapter Six:
Check for Yourself (p. 223 and 234 (calculate only));
Review Questions: Essay (p. 261) – 1 and 3
Chapter Seven:
Check for Yourself (p. 276, 301 and 310)
Review Questions: Essay (p. 311) – 1, 2 and 5
Chapter Eight:
Check for Yourself (p. 323 and 355);
Review Questions: Essay (p. 356) – 1, 2 and 3
Chapter Nine:
Water calculation (p. 364) in oz. male & female;
Check for Yourself (p. 370 and 377);
Review Questions: Essay (p. 410) – 4 and 5
Chapter Ten:
Check for Yourself (p. 425)
Nancy Clark Calculation of BW;
Review Questions: Essay (p. 451) – 1, 3 and 5
Chapter Eleven:
Check for Yourself (p. 470 and 506);
Review Questions: Essay (p. 512) – 3 and 4
Chapter Twelve:
Check for Yourself (p. 524);
Review Questions: Essay (p. 541) – 2, 4 and 5;
Application Exercise (p. 29-31) – rate and score your new
diet by completing the quiz (reference the instructions
given)
Chapter Project schedule:
Project #1: Check for Yourself – p. 76 due 2-11-14
Project #2: Vitamin/Mineral Survey – p. 310 due 3-27-14
Project #3: Check for Yourself – p. 487 due 4-17-14
Quiz schedule:
Quiz #1 – 2-4-14
Quiz #2 – 2-6-14
Quiz #3 – 2-13-14
Quiz #4 – 2-25-14
Quiz #5 – 3-4-14
Quiz #6 – 3-6-14
Quiz #7 – 3-27-14
Quiz #8 – 4-3-14
Quiz #9 – 4-10-14
Quiz #10 – 4-17-14
Quiz #11 – 4-29-14
Quiz #12 – 5-1-14
Test schedule:
Test #1 – 3-11-14
Test #2 – 5-15-14
Research Paper/Presentation schedule:
Presentation #1 - Food Additives Research Paper due 3-11-14*
Presentation #2 - Dietary Supplements Research Paper due 5-15-14*
*A FULL page, double-spaced, typed (Times New Roman, Font 12 ONLY) summary of a
research article in your own words. Staple the research article to your typed summary
page. Present your summary in class. If ALL the above criteria is not met, this
assignment WILL NOT be accepted and you will receive a zero grade.
Course Outline
1-28-14
Review Course Syllabus,
Announce Chapter Assignment #1,
Lecture: Introduction to Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and
Sports Performance (Chapter One)
1-30-14
Lecture: Chapter One continued,
Announce Chapter Assignment #2,
Lecture: Healthful Nutrition for Fitness and Sport (Chapter Two)
2-4-14
Quiz #1 (Chapter One), Syllabus Quiz,
Lecture: Chapter Two continued,
Announce Project #1 (Check for Yourself – p. 76)
2-6-14
Chapter Assignments #1 & #2 Due,
Quiz #2 (Chapter Two)
2-11-14
Project #1 Due,
Announce Chapter Assignment #3,
Lecture: Human Energy (Chapter Three)
2-13-14
Chapter Assignment #3 Due,
Quiz #3 (Chapter Three),
Watch Video (FAP – Energy Systems)
2-18-14
Announce Research Paper/Presentation #1 (Food Additives),
Fitness Activity #1 (Check for Yourself – p. 93),
Announce Chapter Assignment #4,
Lecture: Carbohydrates: The Main Energy Food (Chapter Four)
2-20-14
Lecture: Chapter Four continued
2-25-14
Chapter Assignment #4 Due,
Quiz #4 (Chapter Four),
Watch Video (Obesity in a Bottle), Complete video handout,
Announce Chapter Assignment #5,
Lecture: Fat: An Important Energy Source during
Exercise (Chapter Five)
Course Outline continued
2-27-14
Lecture: Chapter Five continued,
Lecture: Protein: The Tissue Builder (Chapter Six)
3-4-14
Quiz #5 (Chapter Five),
Announce Chapter Assignment #6,
Lecture: Chapter Six continued,
Review/Additional CHO, Fats and Protein Notes
3-6-14
Chapter Assignments #5 & #6 Due,
Quiz #6 (Chapter Six),
Fitness Activity #2 (Muscular Strength – Upper & Lower Body)
3-11-14
Research Paper/Presentation #1 Due,
Test #1 (Chapters One – Six)
3-13-14
Announce Chapter Assignment #7,
Lecture: Vitamins: The Organic Regulators (Chapter Seven),
Announce Project #2 (Vitamin/Mineral Survey – p. 310)
3-25-14
Lecture: Chapter Seven continued,
Additional Vitamin Notes
3-27-14
Quiz #7 (Chapter Seven),
Project #2 Due (present & discuss),
Announce Chapter Assignment #8,
Lecture: Minerals: The Inorganic Regulator (Chapter Eight)
4-1-14
Lecture: Chapter Eight continued,
Additional Mineral Notes
4-3-14
Quiz #8 (Chapter Eight),
Chapter Assignments #7 & #8 Due,
Announce Chapter Assignment #9,
Lecture: Water, Electrolytes, and Temperature
Regulation (Chapter Nine)
4-8-14
Lecture: Chapter Nine continued,
Additional Water & Electrolyte Notes,
Announce Chapter Assignment #10
4-10-14
Quiz #9 (Chapter Nine),
Announce Project #3 (Check for Yourself – p. 487),
Lecture: Body Weight and Composition for Health and
Sport (Chapter Ten)
4-15-14
Chapter Assignments #9 & #10 Due,
Lecture: Chapter Ten continued,
Fitness Activity #3 (Body Composition)
4-17-14
Quiz #10 (Chapter Ten), Project #3 Due (present & discuss),
Announce Research Paper/Presentation #2
(Dietary Supplements)
Course Outline continued
4-22-14
Watch Video (Dying to Be Thin), Complete video handout
4-24-14
Announce Chapter Assignment #11 & #12,
Lecture: Weight Maintenance and Loss through Proper
Nutrition and Exercise (Chapter Eleven),
Lecture: Weight Gaining through Proper Nutrition
and Exercise (Chapter Twelve)
4-29-14
Quiz #11 (Chapter Eleven),
Lecture: Chapter Twelve continued,
Additional Weight Loss/Gain Notes,
Announce Presentation #3
5-1-14
Quiz #12 (Chapter Twelve),
Chapter Assignments #11 & #12 Due,
Watch Video (Food Inc.), Start video handout
5-6-14
Finish Video (Food Inc.), Complete video handout,
Lecture: Food Drugs and Related Supplements (Chapter Thirteen)
5-8-14
Personal Modification Due**,
Fitness Activity #4 (Muscular Endurance & Flexibility),
Watch Video Segments on Anabolic Steroids
5-15-14
Research Paper/Presentation #2 Due,
Test #2 (Chapters Seven – Twelve)
Personal Modification Plan:
**A two (2) page, double-spaced, typed (Times New Roman, Font 12 ONLY) response
to the following: How you will take what you have learned from class and put it into
daily practice? Please make sure that these two (2) pages are two (2) FULL pages.