Course Syllabus

Department of Kinesiology

School of Physical Education and Tourism Management

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Spring 2016

 

P215: Principles and Practices of Exercise Science

 

Lecture Section 24317: Tuesday & Thursday: 12:00-12:50 pm (BS 2001)

Lab Section 23310: Friday 12:00 pm – 1:50 pm Natatorium (PE 150)

 

Instructor:                Marla J. Mock, MS                            Lab Instructor:       Kelsey Rupert         

Email:             mjmock@iupui.edu                       Email:             kmrupert@iupui.edu

Phone:                       317/432-9900 (cell)                                   Lab Instructor:        *Sarah Carlisle                   

Office Hours:          by appointment                                Email:             sajacarl@iupui.edu

           

Required Course Material:

Title:               Health, Kinesiology & Nutrition (Fitness)

HPER-P215 Principles and Practices of Exercise Science

            Author:          Marla Jennings Mock, MS

            Publisher:    Pearson Learning Solutions

            ISBN:              9781323230688

 

Suggested Couse Materials:

            Title:               ACSM’s Health Rel. Phys. Fit.

                                    4^th Edition

            Publisher:     Lipp/W+W                

            ISBN:              9781451115680

           

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Course Description: This course will provide students with a forum for discussing and assessing the physical and psychological behaviors that lead to a healthy lifestyle. Topics will include weight management, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, and body composition. These topics will be discussed both in the contexts of the exercise physiology and health psychology.   Students will be expected to integrate reading, lecture, and lab material as the progress through the course.   Ultimately this course will provide students with the comprehensive background necessary for understanding and talking about the complexities that underlie maintenance of a healthy lifestyle.

 

Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course, students:

• will be able to use laboratory measures to assess an individual’s fitness level.
• will have a basic understanding of the principles of exercise physiology that constitute each laboratory measure.
• will have a basic understanding of some behavior modification theories that may facilitate or impede one’s fitness level
• will have had the opportunity to practice integrating and applying course content in a manner that will benefit their personal lives and their professional lives in coaching, training, teaching, and rehabilitation.

 

Evaluation: Students will be evaluated by their performance on; exams, lab assignments, lab participation, daily quizzes, class participation, and completed study guides.

 

Exams (3 total, worth 100+ pts. each): Exams will be a combination of problem solving and essay type questions that cover all class material. Although you can expect each exam to focus on recent class material, previous course content will also be included.

 

Quizzes (10 pts. each): Students will be quizzed over the material covered on daily study guides, reading assignments, labs, and lectures. THERE ARE NO MAKE-UP QUIZZES!

 

Laboratory Assignments (10 – 30 pts. each): There will be lab assignments over the course of the semester designed to give the students opportunities to learn and apply fitness assessment techniques used in the field. You will be given or be asked to download laboratory worksheets for each lab session. Due dates for the labs assignments will be given with each assignment. Late assignments will not be accepted. Students must attend all lab activities. Failure to attend the labs will result in refusal of lab assignments. Unexcused absences in 2 or more lab activities will result in an automatic F for the course.

 

Study Guides (10 pts. each): Prior to each class, students will be given a reading assignment and a study guide to be completed before class. During class, students will be quizzed over the material covered on the study guides/reading assignment. The class will break into small groups and discuss the answers to the study guides. During that time, the students will have the opportunity to revise their answers before submission. Study guides must be submitted IN CLASS on the appropriate due date and will not be accepted without prior permission.

 

Attendance (10 pts. each day): We are all adults and life happens! For this reason, class attendance is not required. However, you will be responsible for all class discussions as well as reading assignments so attendance is highly recommended. Attendance points are earned by being present on time and remaining throughout the entire class only!

 

Grading Scale                     

 

100 – 97% = A+       89 – 87% = B+         79 – 77% = C+         69 – 67% = D+         79 – 00% = F

93 - 96% = A          86 – 83% = B            76 – 73% = C           66 – 63% = D                      

92 – 90% = A-         82 – 80% = B-          72 – 70% = C-          60 – 62% = D-

           

                     

Administrative Withdrawal: A basic requirement of this course is that you will participate in class and conscientiously complete writing and reading assignments. Keep in touch with me if you are unable to attend class or complete an assignment on time. If you miss more than half our class meetings without contacting me, you will be administratively withdrawn from this section. Our class meets Monday-Thursday June 3^rd-19^th or June 24^th-July 11th; thus if you miss more than four classes without my prior permission, you may be withdrawn. Administrative withdrawal may have academic, financial, and financial aid implications. Administrative withdrawal will take place after the full refund period, and if you are administratively withdrawn from the course you will not be eligible for a tuition refund. If you have questions about the administrative withdrawal policy at any point during the semester, please contact me.

 

Students needing accommodations because of a disability will need to register with Adaptive Educational Services (AES) and complete the appropriate forms issued by AES before accommodations will be given.  The AES office is located in Taylor Hall, UC 100.  You can also reach the office by calling 274-3241.

Visit http://aes.iupui.edu/ for more information.

 

Drop Limit Policy: University College freshmen (25 hours or below) may not drop more than one course per semester. This policy will be enforced through advisor sign-off on drop requests. The policy does not include course adjustments made during the first week of class nor does it apply to classes in which a student has been "administratively withdrawn".

 

Academic Misconduct: Academic misconduct will not be tolerated in any way and will be dealt with as outlined in the IUPUI Student Code of Conduct. Please see the following website for specifics: http://www.iupui.edu/code/ Violations will result in an “F” for the course.

 

 

Class Rules:

 

1. You must dress to exercise each lab period, unless the instructor states otherwise. This includes a t-shirt (no sleeveless shirts allowed), exercise pants or shorts and tennis shoes. If you do not dress appropriately, you will receive partial points for that class period.
2. If you are injured and cannot participate, you must still attend class and dress in workout attire. Refusal to participate in the activities without a medical excuse will result in loss of attendance points.
3. Safety rules will be strictly enforced. Absolutely no horseplay, fighting, profanity, or unsafe behavior will be allowed.
4. Food is not permitted in the classroom. Water is the only beverage allowed.
5. Laptops (except for in-class assignments) and cell phones are not allowed in the classroom. All cell phones should be turned off and put away during class time. If you are found texting during class, it will result in a dismissal from class and a zero on any assignment, quiz, test or lab that is being conducted that day.

 

Disability Accommodations: If you need disability accommodations in this class, please see me as soon as possible. Information regarding disabilities is confidential. In order to receive an accommodation for a disability the student must be registered with the Adaptive Educational Services: http://life.iupui.edu/aes/

 

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): During the semester, if you find that life stressors are interfering with your academic or personal success, consider contacting Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). All IUPUI students are eligible for counseling services at minimal fees. CAPS also performs evaluations for learning disorders and ADHD; fees are charged for testing. CAPS is located in UN418 and can be contacted by phone (317-274-2548). For more information, see the CAPS web-site at: http://life.iupui.edu/caps/

 

 

Grading Criteria:

Attendance / Participation: Since this is a practical application course that revolves around experiential learning, class attendance is mandatory.  If you are late, leave early, or are improperly dressed, you may lose points for assignments associated with that class period. Missed attendance points cannot be made up, regardless of reason.

 

Adverse weather information and the open/closed status of IUPUI can be obtained at the Internet address http://registrar.iupui.edu/adverseweather.html. Please check ONCOURSE for class cancellations.

 

 

Principles of Undergraduate Learning and Course Objectives: The Principles of Undergraduate Learning (PUL) describe the fundamental intellectual competence and cultural and ethical awareness every graduate of an IUPUI baccalaureate degree program should attain. Students will learn the following related to IUPUI principles of undergraduate learning (PULs):

 

PULs	Course Objectives
Core Skills	Ability to construct lesson plans focusing on different cardiovascular and resistance training activities Ability to calculate target heart rate based upon both maximal heart rate and heart rate reserve methods
Critical Thinking	Ability to conceptualize cardiovascular and resistance training activities Ability to apply and follow the basic training principles Ability to demonstrate the key skills of exercise leadership while implementing lesson plans Ability to adapt or modify cardiovascular and resistance training activities for varying populations Ability to identify the difference between assumed and inherent risk of activity versus unsafe practice
Intellectual Breadth Depth and Adaptive	Familiarization with the terminology associated with cardiovascular and resistance training Comprehension of the components of physical fitness and the different assessments techniques used to evaluate them Understanding the basic features of cardiovascular and resistance training equipment and the safety aspects of each
Integration and Application of Knowledge	Ability to incorporate cardiovascular and resistance training into any physical education setting Demonstration of proper mechanics and technique while performing various cardiovascular and resistance training exercises Ability to adapt or modify lessons of cardiovascular and resistance training for varying populations
Society and Culture & Value and Ethics	Demonstration of respect, values, and ethics related to cardiovascular and resistance training   activities Understanding and demonstration of basic etiquette in regards to cardiovascular and resistance training environments