COURSE SYLLABUS Eastfield College SCI/PHED 2012SP-PHED-1123-4002 PHED 1121 Beginning Jogging 1 Cr. Hr. PHED 1123 Beginning Walking for Fitness 1 Cr. Hr. PHED 1143 Intermediate Jogging 1 Cr. Hr. PHED 1144 Intermediate Walking for Fitness 1 Cr. Hr. Sec. 4002 12:30-1:50 PM T-R P200 Bob Flickner P 203 Tel. 972.860.7642 Email: [email protected] Fax 972.860.8374 Office hrs. M 3-4 PM, T-R 10-11 AM, W 10-11 AM, F Online 8-9 AM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: These are Texas Common Course Numbers. These are DCCCD Core Curriculum Courses. PHED 1121 Beginning Jogging Development and improvement of physical fitness through jogging is emphasized. Fitness concepts and jogging skills will be introduced. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 PHED 1123 BEGINNING WALKING FOR FITNESS: This course is designed for the student who desires cardiovascular fitness by means of a low impact method. Maximum physical fitness is achieved by vigorous walking. The heart rate is elevated to the appropriate target zone for peak conditioning. An extensive warm-up and cool down increases joint and muscle flexibility. (1 cr. hr. 3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 PHED 1143 Intermediate Jogging: Improvement of physical fitness through jogging is developed beyond the beginner stage. A higher level of fitness is expected. (3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 PHED 1144 Intermediate Walking for Fitness (1): Students participate in a low impact walking program beyond the beginner level. (3 Lab) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3601085128 TEXTBOOK: None required but handouts will be given in class. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: Beginning Courses: 1. Student demonstrates improvement in their fitness levels as measured by their fitness scores. 2. Student designs an appropriate individual program of fitness for future fitness and wellness. Intermediate Courses: 1. Student demonstrates improvement in their fitness level through a pre/post physical fitness assessment. 2. Student designs and implements a personal fitness program to improve fitness parameters.COURSE OBJECTIVES: Ability to set goals in a personal exercise program. To attain knowledge of concepts of cardio respiratory fitness. Ability to assess one’s own fitness level. To attain knowledge related to fitness terminology. UNIFORM: Supportive and comfortable walking shoes are needed. LOCKERS: Lockers are available in the locker room. ASSIGNMENTS: There may be outside assignments given and they will be due by the end of the semester. WRITING EXPECTATIONS: This is an activity class, written tests and reports will follow the format on the handouts. FINANCIAL AID STUDENTS: If you are receiving Financial Aid grants or loans, you must begin attendance in all classes. Do not drop or stop attending any class without consulting the FA office. Changes in your enrollment level and failing grades may require that you repay financial aid funds. Failure to contact the instructor will result in your name being submitted to the FA office as a “non-attendee.” All students receiving financial aid must open an Email account through NetMail. See directions in this syllabus for opening an Email account. STOP BEFORE YOU DROP: For students who enrolled in college level courses for the first time fall of 2007. TEA Code 51.907 limits the number of courses a student may drop. You may drop no more that 6 courses during your entire undergraduate career unless the drop qualifies as an exception. The counseling/advising center will give you more information on the allowable exceptions. Remember that once you have accumulated 6 non-exempt drops, you cannot drop any other courses with a “W”. Therefore, please exercise caution when dropping courses in any Texas public institution of higher learning, including all seven DCCCD colleges. For more information, you may access: https://www1dcccd.edu/coursedrops. Withdrawal Policy If you are unable to complete this course, it is your responsibility to withdraw formally. The withdrawal request must be received in the Registrar’s Office by Apr. 12, 2012. Failure to do so will result in your receiving a performance grade, usually an “F.” If you drop a class or withdraw from the college before the official drop/withdrawal deadline, you will receive a “W” (Withdraw) in each class dropped. For more information about drop deadlines, refer to the current printed Credit Class Schedule, contact the Admissions/Registrar’s Office at 972-860-7167 (Room C119), or contact the division office. If you drop a class via eConnect, make sure to print a copy of the confirmation and keep the copy. In the event of a discrepancy it will be the responsibility of the student to provide documentation of having dropped the class. “W” Date: The last day to withdraw with a “W” grade is Apr. 12, 2012. Failure to withdraw by this date will result in a performance grade.Obtaining Final Course Grades Using eConnect Final Grade Reports are no longer mailed. Convenient access is available online at www.econnect.dcccd.edu. Use your identification number when you log onto eConnect, an online system developed by the DCCCD to provide you with timely information regarding your college record. Your grades will also be printed on your Student Advising Report, which is available in the Admissions Office. Eastfield College Email Policy Faculty and students must have and use a DCCCD account for all correspondence relating to academic coursework. For information on setting up a DCCCD student email account go to: http://www.dcccd.edu/netmail/home.html Course Outline: Daily and weekly walks will be taken, monitoring the distance, time and heart rate. Students who are receiving any form of financial aid should check with the Financial Aid Office prior to withdrawing from classes. Withdrawals may affect your eligibility to receive further aid and could cause you to be in a position of repayment for the current semester. Students who fail to attend or participate after the drop date are also subject to this policy. Academic Honesty Scholastic dishonesty is a violation of the Code of Student Conduct. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. As a college student, you are