HKIN 190 CONCEPTS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS
Instructor: Sarah Moore
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Human Kinetics
Summer Term 2014
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April 28, 2014 – May 16, 2014
MTRF 1:00pm-4:00pm
Gymnasium Annex
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Final Exam:
Sarah Moore, MSc, PhD (c)
MTRF 12:30pm-1:00pm in Portable Office (please make an appointment)
sarah.moore@twu.ca; 778-828-7228
12 classes will be offered including the final exam
May 16, 2014 during class time
My TA is:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The primary purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with the basic knowledge, understanding, and value of
physical fitness as it relates to total wellness and healthy living.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. To briefly acquaint the student with the human organism: its structure, functions, capabilities and limitations in
relation to physical activity.
2. To present information concerning the value of physical fitness and proper nutrition.
3. To aid the student in becoming aware of their personal fitness status and needs through lectures, readings and
practical evaluative laboratory experiences.
4. To provide direction in selecting activities for immediate and future needs of exercise and learning the basics in
exercise program design.
5. To prepare and encourage each student develop and established pattern of regular physical activity and the
necessary information to provide a positive role model for others.
6. To prepare "informed" fitness, nutrition, and exercise consumers.
7. To draw from the Bible basic principles that relates to care of the body and physical activity.
REQUIRED READING
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Course text: Hoeger, W.K., & Hoeger, S.A. (2009) Principles and Labs for Fitness and Wellness (Canadian Ed).
There will also be a number of class notes, handouts and research articles that will be made available in class.
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EVALUATION (General)
Exams
Midterm 1
15%
Friday, May 2 (1-2pm, followed by class)
Midterm 2
15%
Friday, May 9 (1-2pm, followed by class)
Final Exam
20%
Friday, May 16 (2-4pm)
Summary of 23 ½ Minutes Video
2%
Tuesday, April 29 (due at the beginning of class)
Personal History Review
3%
Friday, May 2 (due at the beginning of class)
Article Review
5%
Monday, May 12 (due at the beginning of class)
20%
*each lab is due at end of lab
20%
Friday, May 16 (due at the beginning of class)
Short Papers
Labs
Lab Reports
Major Paper
Personal Health Program
EVALUATION (Specific)
Midterm 1 and 2 (30%):
The midterms are NOT cumulative, but instead based on the units covered. These will be based upon all topics covered in
class, as well as any assigned readings from the text or handout materials covered up to that point in the term. Tests will
be written during normal class hours and will take up 1 hour of class time (May 2 and 9, 2014). This will be followed by
class. Please bring a pencil, pen, eraser and other materials that are specified by the instructor.
Final Exam (20%):
The final examination is cumulative. The final exam will be held during May 16, 2014 from 2-4pm. Again, please bring a
pencil, pen, eraser and other materials that are specified by the instructor.
Short Papers (10%):
A. Summary of 23 ½ Hours Video (due at beginning of class April 29)
• This paper should be a maximum of 2 pages. The first half should give a summary of the video,
particularly focusing on aspects you found intriguing or thought-provoking. The second half should explain
how it relates to you and your current lifestyle. All assignments should be typed, double spaced, double
sided and handed in in hard copy format.
B. Personal History Review (due at beginning of class May 2)
• This paper should be at least 2 pages in length to a maximum of 3 pages plus 1 page visual summary.
The first half should explain your family’s values on health and fitness. The focus should be on parent’s
values and physical activity patterns both when you were growing up and current activity levels. Include
specific examples: e.g. my father was very busy in his occupation and had no time to be physically active,
I cannot think of a time I saw my dad exercise. In the second half of the page explain your early
experiences with health, sport or physical activity. Track these through until the current day. In addition,
please provide a 1 page visual representation of your personal history. This might be photos, a collage,
magazine cutouts, paintings, drawings, etc. The format of this section is up to you. All assignments
should be typed, double spaced, double sided and handed in in hard copy format.
• Please provide specific examples of these.
C. Article Review (due at beginning of class May 12)
• “Spiritual Perspective of the Body” by Diehl and Morris.
• This paper should be at least 3 pages in length to a maximum of 5 pages. Write a summary of the article.
In the first two pages summarize the article including the six main tenets, the Greek confusion and the
body care program. In the final page provide a personal evaluation of the article. Please provide specific
examples of these. All assignments should be typed, double spaced, double sided and handed in in hard
copy format. Find this article on My Courses.
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Labs: Lab Reports (20%):
Lab time is during normal class time unless otherwise stated. A lab report sheet will be given out at the beginning of each
lab for students to record their data. Students will also receive a binder or duo-tang to keep their lab reports which is
important for the final major paper. Complete lab reports and associated questions or discussion points are due at the end
of class time. Student must attend all labs and stay the entire length of lab unless otherwise stated. See lab dates and
times below. Lab reports and exercises can be neatly hand written.
Major Paper: Personal Health Program (20%):
This project will involve a 4-week exercise program, a 3-day nutritional analysis with reflection on these components and
the results of your fitness test scores from labs. This will be 3-weeks of you in class work and an estimate of your week 4
goals and plan. Details of this project will be explained in class and will be available on My Courses. This project is due on
the final day of class, May 16, 2014.
MEETING YOUR CLASSMATES:
It is important to build a learning community to be successful in this course. Please note the names and contact
information of your base group members.
Name
E-mail
Phone
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:
1. Attendance and participation: As this is a foundational course in the School of Human Kinetics at Trinity Western
University, it is expected that students will be punctual and diligent in their attendance and class participation.
Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend and participate in all scheduled classes. An instructor may
bar a student from writing the final examination in any course where the student has been absent without permission
or legitimate cause for more than one-quarter of the classes. Attendance will be taken each class in the base group
binders. Each class is 3 hours: typically 2 in class hours and 1 lab hour.
2. Attendance in labs: is mandatory. Missing more than one quarter of the total classes for this course may result in
removal from the course.
3. Late assignments: Assignments may be used during the base group exercises. All assignments are due at the
commencement of class in hard copy format on the prearranged due date. Late assignments will be penalized 10%
per day, which will be reflected in the attendance and participation mark. Please plan your schedule to allow for
sufficient time for prompt completion of all assignments.
4. Examinations: Rewrites are generally not permitted. Deferred exams are granted for documented medical reasons or
documented extenuating circumstances only. If you cannot write at the scheduled time, you must notify the instructor
48-hours in advance.
5. Student misconduct: Student misconduct, which includes (but is not limited to) plagiarism and disruption of the
learning environment is not tolerated and may be noted in your academic records.
6. Campus closure and class cancellation policy: In the event of extreme weather conditions or other emergency
situations, please consider the website the primary source of information, along with the University bulletin line
604.513.2147. The University will communicate information regarding the cancellation of classes to the following radio
stations: CKNW (980 AM), CKWX (1130 AM), STAR FM (107.1 FM), PRAISE (106.5 FM) and KARI (550 AM). Should
there be conflicting reports regarding campus closures, the TWU website and bulletin line are to be considered
correct. For more information, see: http://twu.ca/governance/policies/disruption-of-classes-services-by-extremeweather-.html.
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7. General: All other University policies apply. Please refer to the Trinity Western University student handbook for all
policies and procedures related to ethics and expectations.
8. Accommodation for students with special needs and disAbilities: Students are advised to contact Learning Support
and notify the instructor of any needed accommodation that would assist in a better learning experience:
http://twu.ca/life/wellness/learningresources/disabilities-and-equity-of-access/default.html.
EXPECTATIONS:
Student expectation of instructor:
- Instructor will be available for additional assistance during office hours.
- Instructor will be available by e-mail and respond within 24-hours.
- Instructor will return tests and exams in a timely manner (generally one week turn around).
- Instructor will update all resources and provide additional references as needed.
- Instructor will reply to questions and feedback left in the base group binders by the next class.
Instructor expectation of students:
- Students will fully participate in all classroom learning activities: including preparing for class with pre-readings,
exercises, and homework; participating in classroom discussions and assignments; attaining assistance when
required; working with others in the class to learn the material;
- Students will conduct themselves in a mature and professional manner; that is, students will be punctual,
attentive, and remove distractions (such as earphones, cell and smart phones, unrelated website and e-mail
checking, etc.).
- Students will write messages in full and not use ‘txt msg’ language with all e-mail, text and other communications.
- Students will seek and obtain the class contents missed during his/her absence, as well as any notice, change,
and/or update announced.
- Students will submit written documentation (for example, a doctor’s note) for missed tests and exams. Missed
tests and exams with documentation will be made up at the Instructor’s discretion.
GRADING:
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B-
90 -100%
85 - 89
80 - 84
77 - 79
73 - 76
70 - 72
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CD+
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DF
67 - 69%
63 - 66
60 - 62
57 - 59
53 - 56
50 - 52
Below 50
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CLASS SCHEDULE:
Class
Date
Lesson
1
Monday
April 28
Introduction to the Course, General Overview, Course Text Chapter 1(Physical Fitness and Wellness)
Lab 1: Initial Questionnaires and Tour of Facility (3:30-4:00pm)
2
Tuesday
April 29
3
Thursday
May 1
4
Friday
May 2
5
Monday
May 5
Course Text Chapter 11 (Preventing Cardiovascular Disease)
Lab 2: Warm-up and Target Heart Rate
Summary of 23 ½ Hours Video Due
Course Text Chapter 2 (Cardiorespiratory Endurance)
Lab 3: Evaluating Cardiovascular Fitness
Personal History Review Due
Course Text Chapter 7 (Muscular Strength and Endurance)
Weight room Orientation
Midterm 1 (covers chapters 1, 11, 2; TIME: 1-2pm)
Course Text Chapter 4 (Body Composition) and Chapter 5 (Weight Management)
Lab 4: Evaluating Muscular Strength and Endurance
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Tuesday
May 6
Course Text Chapter 8 (Muscular Flexibility)
Lab 5: Evaluating Flexibility
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Thursday
May 8
Course Text Chapter 9 (Skill Fitness and Fitness Programming)
Lab 6: Healthy Back and Evaluating Posture
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Friday
May 9
Course Text Chapter 3 (Nutrition for Wellness) and Chapter 10 (Stress Management)
Midterm 2 (covers chapters 7, 4, 5, 8, 9; TIME: 1-2pm)
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Monday
May 12
11
Tuesday
May 13
12
Thursday
May 15
Course Text Chapter 12 (Cancer Prevention)
Lab 7: Determining Daily Energy Expenditure and Stress Vulnerability Questionnaire
Article Review Due
Build Environment and Active Transport (handouts to be given)
Chapter 13 (Lifetime Fitness and Wellness)
Lab 8: Re-evaluation of Cardiovascular Fitness
Activity Session
OMADA Team Building
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Friday
May 16
Final Exam
(covers all chapters, 1, 11, 2, 7, 4, 5, 8, 9, 3, 10, 12, and 13, plus handouts; TIME: 2-4pm)
Personal Health Program Due
Date
Lab
Description
WEEK 1: Monday, April 28
#1
Wellness Lifestyle Questionnaire
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
WEEK 1: Tuesday, April 29
#2
Warm-up and Target Heart Rate
WEEK 1: Thursday, May 1
#3
Evaluating Cardiovascular Fitness
WEEK 2: Monday, May 5
#4
Evaluating Muscle Strength / Endurance
WEEK 2: Tuesday, May 6
#5
Evaluating Flexibility
WEEK 2: Thursday, May 8
#6
Healthy Back Test and Evaluating Posture
WEEK 3: Monday, May 12
#7
Determining Daily Energy Expenditure /
Stress Vulnerability Questionnaire
WEEK 3: Tuesday, May 13
#8
Re-evaluation of Cardiovascular Fitness
WEEK 3: Thursday, May 15
#9
Activity Session
OMADA Team Building
* this syllabus, including the schedule above, is only an approximated guideline and is subject to change*
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