CARDIO KICK-BOXING 

Course Syllabus: SPRING2018_KNAF156_cardiokicjboxing_andrea.doc

SANTA ANA COLLEGE

  Spring 2018       KNAF 156 A/B

CARDIO KICK-BOXING

Monday & Wednesday 6:10 – 7:35 pm

UNITS:  1        GRADE:  A  B  C  D  F

 

Meet Your Instructor:

Professor: Andrea Howell    

714.564.6900

Email: howell_andrea@sac.edu                                                        

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Course Requirements:  All Students are required to attend class on a regular basis.  2 Points will be given to students on a daily basis for meeting the following requirements.

1. Attending class ON TIME
2. Staying the allotted time period
3. Participation

Absences Please contact me at (564-6900) if you will be absent from class for an extended amount of time.  You will be dropped from the class for excessive absences.

Absence/Drop Policy

It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw officially from a course.  However, because of enrollment demand a student may be dropped by the instructor when not appearing at the first class meeting.  A student may also be dropped for excessive absences when the total hours of absence exceed 10% of the total scheduled hours of the class.  Under extenuating circumstances, a student may be reinstated by the instructor.

Assignments:

Required Class Handout

The form listed below must be completed and turned in to receive a passing grade.

• Heart Rate Calculation (you must turn this in to receive credit)

• Students will take an initial assessment of their muscular strength and endurance using a variety of tests: (Anybody’s Guide to Total Fitness by Len Kravitz)

Upper Torso Strength and Endurance – Push-ups/  Abdominal Strength and Endurance – Crunches/  Aerobic Efficiency – Step Test/   Flexibility – Sit and Reach Test/

1.5 Mile Run Test

• .Mid-Semester (8 weeks) Students will retake all Muscular Strength and Endurance Tests and evaluate for improvements. Intermediate students expected to show a minimum 10% improvement.
• Final: Students will do a final assessment of Muscular Strength and Endurance Tests and evaluate their fitness levels using their Student Profile Sheets. . Intermediate students expected to show a minimum 20% improvement overall.

 

Grading:  Grading will be based on the following:     Grading Scale:           

30 class meetings x 2 points = 60 points                                  A=90-100 points

Heart Rate Calculation Form – 5 points                                   B=80-89 points

Mid-Term – 10 points                                                               C=70-79 points

Final- 10 points                                                                        D=60-69 points

Skills Rubric 15 points                        

Total Points = 100                                                                  F=59 and below

                                                                                                           

Class Attire/Procedure:  Students are required to wear proper exercise attire such as: shorts sweat pants, t-shirts, and tennis shoes.  Jeans, flip flops, and other inappropriate clothing are prohibited and if worn, you will be counted absent for the day. Hand wraps are preferred for this class but not mandatory. You may bring your own jump rope if the ones provided are not sufficient. Students are expected to help set up and clean up the class every week. Please arrive promptly and do your part.

Suggestions For Success:  You will do well if you participate and show enthusiasm.  Communicate with the instructor if you have any health issue or concerns so we can address and move forward.  We can modify any type of exercise. 

Academic Honesty

Students are expected to be honest and forthright in their endeavors and assume an obligation to obey the Academic Honesty Conduct.  Specific information on violations of academic honesty can be found in the current SAC catalog.

Physical Safety

For your safety, remember to start exercising slowly and progress gradually.  WORK AT YOUR OWN PACE!  Pay close attention to exercise directions so that exercises are done correctly.  If you are injured during class in any way, report to the instructor IMMEDIATELY!  Your safety is of utmost importance and I will pay close attention to the skill level of each student.  If I feel that this class is too difficult for you and your safety is in jeopardy I will ask you to take another class more suited to our skill level.  Remember we have your safety in mind.

This physical fitness course may involve strenuous exercise and may cause bodily injury.  All participants should be in good physical condition.  A medical examination is suggested prior to any strenuous physical activity.  Participants should notify the instructor if special arrangements are necessary.

Students with Disabilities:  Any student who may need an accommodation based on the potential impact of a disability should contact the DSPS office at 714 564-6264 in the Johnson Center (U-103) or 714 564-6295 in Russell Hall (R-101), to establish eligibility and to coordinate  reasonable accommodation.  For additional information please refer to www.sac.edu/student/support_services/dsps/

Course Description:  

Catalogue Course Description:  A series of boxing, kickboxing, stretching exercises arranged to music, gradually increasing in tempo with a greater emphasis on a non-stop 25-30 minute program with 10-15 minutes of abdominal work and stretching. Aerobic activity is designed to improve muscle tone and cardiovascular endurance.

Textbook Information:  Anybody’s Guide to Total Fitness by Len Kravitz (Optional)

Additional Course Information:  Beginning/Intermediate class
Course Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the history, cultures, and different philosophies associated with evolution of cardio kickboxing for fitness.
2.  List the benefits of cardio boxing.
3. Exhibit the etiquette, protocol, and discipline of boxing moves.
4. Express the relationship between cardio kickboxing and the components health-related fitness.
5. Utilize the FITT principle and heart rate monitoring techniques to obtain maximum benefits during kickboxing.
6. Act, interact, and react to others with appropriate group exercise etiquette and safety behaviors.
7. Demonstrate competence in the 4 basic punches and 3 kicks of cardio kickboxing.

Student Learning Objectives: 

Upon completion of this course students will be able to:

• Students will be competent at executing the 4 basic punches and 3 basic kicks of a cardio kickboxing workout.
• Students will be able to express the relationship between cardio kickboxing and the components health-related fitness.
• Students will be able to choose and monitor appropriate intensity level and technique to accomplish kickboxing goals.