AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY
KINESIOLOGY AND HEALTH SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
COURSE SYLLABUS
WELL 1000: 3 SEMESTER HOURS
ONLINE SECTION (rev 1/11)
Course Description
This unique course allows the student flexibility in completing course work outside the traditional
class time/classroom setting. There are three modules in this course: (1) the online learning
environment GeorgiaView that provides the setting for content, study materials, quizzes and
exams from the textbook; (2) research and application assignments; and (3) required workouts the
ASU Fitness Center.
This course is not a substitute for those who cannot or do not want to participate in a fitness class.
It is ideal for the student who is starting an exercise program or who regularly participates in an
exercise program.
Course Objectives
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Introduce the wellness concept and components of wellness
Explain and assess the components of health-related fitness
Demonstrate basic concepts for the development and maintenance of aerobic fitness, muscular
strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility.
Define nutrition and dietary guidelines for good nutrition
Present factors that affect weight management
Examine the risk factors for and prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer
Describe the relationship between stress and disease
Identify guidelines to reduce the risk for acquiring sexually transmitted infections
Define substance abuse and addiction and discuss the long term consequences of use
Look at age-related changes in fitness and wellness and actions that can be taken to maintain
wellness
Examine contemporary issues that impact the health and well-being of Americans
Encourage an appreciation for increased physical activity
Instructor
Lurelia Hardy, Assistant Professor
Office CFH 227; (706)731-7911
Email lhardy@aug.edu
Office hours: 8:00-9:00 M/ W/ F; 9:00-10:00 T/R; other times by appointment
Course Text and Resources
Powers and Dodd (2009). Total Fitness and Wellness, Fifth Edition. San Francisco: Pearson
Benjamin Cummings Publishers
Fitness Center, Jaguar Student Activity Center: Augusta State University
GeorgiaView Vista
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU DEVELOP A CALE#DAR TO REFLECT THE
ASSIG#ME#T DATES.
YOU WILL #OT RECEIVE REMI#DERS FOR SCHEDULED ASSIG#ME#TS,
QUIZZES, OR EXAMS.
Course Structure
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Module 1: Wellness Knowledge
The primary tool used in this module is the online learning environment GeorgiaView and your
textbook. You may work online using a computer with internet access. The computer needs to
have enough memory to navigate the program. Students need to have basic knowledge of how to
use the computer. Tutorials and assistance is available from the Resources in MyASU. Quizzes
and exams are taken online, graded immediately, available for viewing, and recorded in the grade
book.
This module involves self-paced activities, which take you systematically through each chapter.
Each chapter has PowerPoint slides, assignments, and links to other websites. At the end of each
chapter is a quiz worth one (1) point. The assignment schedule below will provide information
for taking the quizzes.
There are two (2) scheduled exams during the semester. These exams are worth 10 points
each. You can only take these exams during the scheduled open times. These exams are password
protected. The password announcement will be posted in the Announcement section in
GeorgiaView 48 hours before the scheduled exam. The assignment schedule below will provide
information for completing these timed exams.
Online work must be completed as outlined as scheduled. To avoid any and all
unforeseen/unpredictable events, students are urged to complete or submit work early.
#O ASSIG#GME#T IS ACCEPTED AFTER THE DUE DATE. THERE IS #O MAKEUP FOR MISSED WORK.
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Module 2: Research and Application Assignments
There are six assignments outlined in GeorgiaView Vista. The assignments are accessed from
the left menu bar on the course homepage. Instructions and directions for submission are
included. The assignment schedule below will provide the due dates.
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Module 3: Fitness Center Workouts
Each student is required to complete fifteen (15) workouts at the ASU Fitness Center (JSA
on main campus) during the semester. Each workout should be at least 90 minutes long, to
include warm-up, strength training, cardiovascular activity, and cool down. Refer to the American
College of Sports Medicine guidelines in your text. Check the posted Fitness Center Hours for
times and availability.
Have your Jag Card swiped every time you go to the ASU Fitness Center. The attendant’s
record of the time you arrive and leave will be used for verification. Each completed
workout is worth 1 point.
The last day to work out in the Fitness Center is April 26, 2011. You cannot substitute
workouts at other locations for Fitness Center workouts.
Grade Breakdown
The final grade will be the total points accumulated for all course work. The grade scale is 90-100 points
A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C, 60-69 D, 59 and below F.
Course Work
16 Quizzes
Exam #1
Exam #2
Fitness Center (15 workouts)
Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Assignment 3
Assignment 4
Assignment 5
Assignment 6
Total Possible Points
16 points
10 points
10 points
15 points
5 points
8 points
8 points
8 points
12 points
12 points
104 points
Class Policies and Procedures
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Exam Policy
Each quiz will consist of 10 questions that require an understanding and application of the chapter
information. They will be open for 45 minutes. All 10 of the questions will appear. When you
answer the question, you will notice on the right side that the corresponding numbered circle will
change to a check mark. This means your answer records. You may change the answer before
submitting the quiz for grading.
There are two (2) scheduled exams during the semester. These exams will be open from 12:00am
(midnight) until 9:00pm on the scheduled day. The questions will appear one at a time. You
cannot go back to question if you do not answer it. You must answer each question and save
your answer. You can then go on to the next question. You cannot go back to a previous
question to answer or change an answer. When you answer the question, you will notice on the
right side the corresponding numbered circle will change to a check mark. This means your
answer records. You can only take these exams during the scheduled open times and the time
limit is 60 minutes. The password announcement will be posted as an “Announcement” in
GeorgiaView 48 hours before the scheduled exam. The assignment schedule below will provide
the dates and times.
Remember, you can only take Exam 1 and 2 during the scheduled open time and within the
stated time limit. THERE IS #O MAKE-UP FOR MISSED WORK. Quizzes or exams will
not be reopened.
ALL ACTIVITIES IN THIS COURSE ARE GOVERNED BY THE POLICIES FOR
ACADEMIC HONESTY PUBLISHED IN THE AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY
CATALOG.
ASSIG#ME#T A#D EXAM SCHEDULE
DEVELOP A PERSO#AL CALE#DAR TO REFLECT THE FOLLOWI#G ASSIG#ME#T,
QUIZ A#D EXAM DUE DATES. YOU WILL #OT RECEIVE A COURSE REMI#DER.
ASSIG#ME#T GRADES WILL POST 48 HOURS AFTER DUE DATE. EXAM A#D QUIZ
GRADES POST WHE# SUBMITTED.
ITEM
Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Assignment 3
Assignment 4
Assignment 5
Assignment 6
DATE DUE
January 7
January 19
February 9
March 2
March 23
April 20
2:00pm
2:00pm
2:00pm
2:00pm
2:00pm
2:00pm
TIME
Quizzes 1-4
Quizzes 5-8
Exam 1
Quizzes 9-12
Quizzes 13-16
Exam 2
January 28
February 23
February 24
March 25
April 26
April 27
2:00pm
2:00pm
Midnight to 9:00pm
2:00pm
2:00pm
Midnight to 9:00pm
Fitness Center Workout
April 26 (last day to workout)