PHYSICAL EDUCATION 101 - 11
FITNESS CONCEPTS
SUMMER TERM 2005
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Instructor: J. Charles Blauvelt
Office: 108 Willet Hall
Office telephone: (804) 395 - 2544
Home telephone: (804) 392 - 9484
Office hours: By appointment
Course hours: MTWR 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Room: Willet Gymnasium (223); Willet Weight Room; Willet Pool, 207
Willet
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Examination of issues dealing with physical and
mental well-being, and participation in physical activities that can improve physical
and mental well-being.
REQUIRED TEXT: Fahey, T.; Insel, P; &
Roth, W. (2005). Fit & well: Core concepts and labs in physical
fitness & wellness.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course students will:
General Objectives
1. participate in a regular exercise program.
2. achieve an improved level of physical fitness.
3. change their own lifestyles in such a way as to
progress toward the achievement of personal wellness.
4. learn how to conduct a safe and effective exercise
program.
5. demonstrate an understanding of the beneficial
adaptations to regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle.
Specific Objectives
(Introduction to Fitness, Wellness, Lifestyle
Management)
6. define health and wellness and list the dimensions
of wellness.
7. identify the major health objectives for the
8. define physical activity, exercise and physical
fitness.
9. identify the components of health related physical
fitness.
10. identify the behaviors that constitute a fit and
well lifestyle.
11. list ways in which physical activity contributes
to health and wellness.
12. explain how public health issues have changed over
the last century.
13. list major organizations responsible for promoting
issues of public health.
(Basic Principles of
Physical Fitness)
14. Explain how the human
body reacts to both activity and inactivity.
15. Explain the importance of assessment of lifestyle and medical history
and list components of a proper assessment..
16. Explain the levels of physical activity necessary in order to obtain
desired health benefits.
17. Calculate their target heart rate zone for improving physical
fitness.
18. Describe ways in which one can personalize a fitness program.
19. Identify the steps and principles involved in creating a balanced
exercise program.
20. Define the components of health-related physical fitness, and explain
how each one affects wellness.
21. Identify and describe d the basic principles of physical training.
22. List the steps to be taken to ensure an exercise program is safe,
effective, and successful.
(Cardiorespiratory
Respiratory Endurance)
23. explain
the concept of physical inactivity as an independent risk factor for
cardiovascular disease.
24. list specific health benefits resulting from cardiorespiratory endurance exercise.
25. explain how to use heart rate to monitor exercise
intensity.
26. define the terms aerobic and anaerobic exercise.
27. explain how cardiorespiratory
endurance is measured and assessed.
(Muscular Strength and
Endurance)
25. define
muscular strength and endurance and explain how they affect wellness.
26. describe basic muscle anatomy and physiology as it
pertains to increasing muscular strength and endurance.
27. describe how to assess muscle strength and
endurance.
28. explain the differences among istonic,
isokinetic, and isometric training.
29. outline the type, frequency, and number of
exercises needed to create a successful weight training program.
30. describe the basic principles of muscular strength
training.
31. list and describe the steps to take in developing
a muscular strength training program.
32. list and define selected specialized training
routines.
33. explain how to safely conduct a weight training
program.
(Flexibility and Low Back
Health)
34. identify
the benefits of flexibility and stretching exercises.
35. define flexibility and identify factors that
determine the flexibility of each joint.
36. describe basic anatomy and physiology related to
flexibility, including the stretch reflex.
37. list the different types of stretching exercises
and how each affects muscles.
38. outline the type, intensity, duration, and
frequency of stretching exercises that will develop the greatest amount of
flexibility with the lowest risk of injury.
39. list several common stretching exercises for major
joints.
40. explain how low-back pain can be prevented and
managed.
(Body
Composition)
53.
define and explain the concepts of healthy weight and
body mass index.
54. understand the prevalence of obesity as a
health problem in the U.S.A.
55. explain the relationship between health and
body fat.
56. list and explain the causes of obesity.
57. explain how body composition and body fat
distribution are measured.
58. list lifestyle recommendations for maintaining
proper levels of body fat.
59. explain the relationship between physical activity
and weight loss.
60. describe recommendations for healthy eating which
contribute to weight loss.
61. identify and explain common eating disorders
including anorexia and bulimia.
(Planning a Fitness Program)
(Nutrition)
41. identify
how habits of nutrition affect health and wellness.
42. identify and explain the major functions of
nutrients.
43. list the different kinds of nutrients and explain
their functions in the body.
44. list and explain guidelines to help people choose
a healthy diet.
45. explain how people can adapt nutrition to their own
lives and circumstances.
46. read and understand food labels.
47. understand guidelines for vegetarians.
48. explain nutritional requirements for regular
exercisers.
(Weight Management)
49. Define the terms
metabolism, resting metabolic rate, and basal metabolic rate.
50. Explain the concept of energy balance.
51. Describe the process by which energy is produced for physical activity.
52. List and explain metabolic abnormalities which can affect body
composition.
(Stress)
62. define
stress and explain how it affects health and wellness.
63. explain how the body responds to stress.
64. explain the relationship between stress and
disease, including some possible mechanisms of this relationship.
65. list the common sources of stress
66. list some approaches to successful stress
management.
(Cardiovascular Health)
67.. describe the basic
anatomy and physiology related to the cardiorespiratory
system.
68. list the major forms of cardiovascular disease and
how they develop.
69. list the controllable and uncontrollable risk
factors associated with cardiovascular disease.
70. list the steps people can take to avoid
cardiovascular disease.
71. evaluate their own blood profile including total,
LDL and HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood glucose.
72. evaluate their own coronary risk profile.
(Cancer)
62. describe
the prevalence of chronic disease in the U.S.A.
63. define cancer and explain how it spreads.
64. describe common forms of cancer and the risk
factors associated with each form.
65. list the signs and symptoms of the early stages of
cancer.
66. identify the causes of cancer.
67. explain what an individual can do to lower her or
his risk of cancer.
68. self-assess for cancer and evaluate their own
cancer risk profile.
69. define diabetes and describe its relationship to
physical activity.
COURSE CONTENT
I.
Introductory Material
A. Class policies and procedures
B. Clearance for exercise (Par-Q)
II. Assessment
A. Cardio-respiratory
1. resting heart rate
2. blood profile
3. aerobic endurance
B. Body composition
C. Flexibility
D. Muscular strength and endurance
E. Wellness Lifestyle
F. Activity levels
G. Nutritional habits
H. Stress levels
III. Theory and Principles of Fitness and Wellness
A. Introduction to wellness, fitness, and
lifestyle management
B. Basic principles of physical fitness
C. Cardiorespiratory
Endurance
D. Muscular Strength and Endurance
E. Flexibility and low-back health
F. Body composition
G. Planning a fitness program
F. Nutrition
L. Stress
M. Cardiovasuclar health
N. Cancer
IV. Participation In
Activity
A. Stretching and warm-up
1. stretching for different activities
2. yoga
B. Aerobic activity
1. walking
2. jogging
3. running
4. jumping
rope
5. stationary
cycling/step machines
6. water
aerobics
7. water
"weights"
8. swimming
9. aerobic
dance
10. tae
bo
C.
Muscular strength and endurance
1. weight training
2. calisthenics
TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE:
May
23 theory: policy and procedures; introduction to wellness,
fitness, and lifestyle management (ch. 1)
labs: assign 1-2; 2-1
assignments: assign book report
24 theory: basic
principles of physical fitness (ch. 2)
labs: DUE 1-2; 2-1
activity: fitness testing/ stretching for exercise
Assign: lab 2-3
25 theory: caridorespiratory
endurance (ch. 3)
labs: DUE: 2.3
assign
3.2 (target heart-rate only)
activity: walking/stretching for exercise
26 theory:
muscular strength & endurance(ch.4)
activity: jogging for distance/stretching for exercise
labs: DUE: lab 3.2
30 NO CLASS - Memorial Day
31 Quiz #1
theory: flexibility and low-back health (ch. 5)
activity: jogging for time/yoga
JUN 1
NO THEORY CLASS – Activity Optional
2
theory: review quiz/body compostition (ch. 6)
activity: tae bo
assign:
lab 6.1 (bmi and waist, waist-hip only)
BLOODWORK - 8:30-11:00 AM - STUDENT HEALTH CENTER
6 theory: review quiz; planning a
fitness program (ch. 7)
activity: stationary cycling/step machines/jump ropes
labs: DUE lab 6.1
7
theory: nutrition (ch. 8)
labs: assign nutrition analysis
activity: water aerobics
8 Quiz
# 2
theory:
weight management (ch.
9)
activity: swimming/ water weights
assign: lab 9.3
9 theory:
review quiz /stress (ch 10)
activity: aerobic dance
lab: DUE lab 9.3
13 theory: cardiovascular health (ch. 11)
labs: assign lab 11.1
activity: weight training - intro and personal program
DUE: nutrition analysis; lab 11.1
14 theory:
cancer (ch. 12)
activity: weight training for muscle groups
labs: assign: 12.1 (1 day diet) DUE: lab 11.1
15 Quiz # 3
theory:
review quiz/review for exam
DUE lab 12.1
assignments: DUE: book report
activity:
calesthenics
16
theory: evaluation/FINAL EXAM
GRADING
quizzes 30 pts.
labs 10 pts.
bloodwork 10 pts
book review 10 pts
final exam 20 pts.
fitness test - 5 pts
participation 5 pts.
nutrition analysis 10 pts
GRADING SCALE
90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
0-59 F
ATTENDANCE POLICY
The following provisions of the Longwood
attendance policy will be enforced in this class:
Students are expected to attend all classes.
Instructors have the right to lower a student's course grade, but no more than
one letter grade, if the student misses 10% of the scheduled class meeting
times for unexcused absences. For this summer course, this clause of the policy
will take effect on the third unexcused absence. Instructors have the right to
assign a course grade of "F" when the student has missed a total (excused
and unexcused) of 25% of the scheduled class meeting times. For this summer course, this clause of the
policy will take effect on the fourth absence.
In addition, students should note that there
is also a participation grade. For every day missed due to an excused absence,
students will lose one point from the participation grade. For every day missed
due to an unexcused absence, students will lose two points. For every day that
students are present but do not participate in activity, students will lose one
point from the participation grade.
HONOR CODE: All students are expected to adhere to
the Longwood College Honor Code.
OTHER ITEMS
UNIFORM - While no specific uniform is required, appropriate exercise clothing
should be worn. Lightweight exercise clothing (shorts, t-shirts, tank tops,
etc.) is recommended since the temperature during the summer months is apt to
be very high. Also, well-cushioned exercise shoes should be worn.
CHANGING/SHOWERING - Students may use the Lancer Pool or Lancer Gym
locker rooms for changing and showering.
BLOOD PROFILE - All students enrolled in Longwood's Total Fitness
classes are required to have a blood profile done at the
The cost of the test is $10.00. This must be
paid IN CASH and with EXACT CHANGE to the receptionist at the
WATER It is
recommended that students bring water or sports drinks to class.
REFERENCES REQUIRED OF ALL STUDENTS
Anderson, B. (1980) Stretching
(pp. 132, 133, 145,-147).
Katz, J. (1981). Hydrocalisthenics.
In swimming for total fitness: A progressive aerobic program (pp. 337-341). Garden City, NY: Dolphin/Doubleday.
OTHER REFERENCES
Althoff, S.; Svoboda, M & Girdano, D. (1998). Choices in health and fitness for life.
(3rd Ed.).
Bishop, J. (1995). Fitness
through aerobics.
Corbin, C., Lindsey, R., Welk, G. & Corbin, W. (2001). Concepts of fitness and wellness
with laboratories.
Williams, M. (1996). Lifetime fitness and wellness: A personal choice.
(4th E.).