Walking/Jogging Course Syllabus

Santa Ana College

WALKING/JOGGING FOR FITNESS   

COURSE SYLLABUS

Fall 2018

INSTRUCTOR: Kim Nutter

COURSE NAME & #:  KNAF140 AND Course #57878

OFFICE: O-103

CLASS TIME: T/TH 8:35-10:00

OFFICE HOURS: T/TH 7:30-8:30 & W 3:00- 5:00

PHONE: (714)564-6915

EMAIL: nutter_kim@sac.edu

ROOM LOCATION: G-103/W-106

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course will emphasize walking/jogging for health and fitness for men and women who are interested in instruction and practice in cardiovascular walking/jogging.  This class is designed to improve health and total body toning through aerobic conditioning.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Students will be able to explain the benefit of walking/jogging as a lifelong activity to promote a healthy lifestyle and cardiovascular fitness.
• Students will analyze the reasons for different training systems and their effects on the human organism.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. To introduce the student to various types of exercises.
2. To improve health and total body toning through aerobic walking/jogging.
3. To gain exposure to healthy choices in food and exercise.

ATTENDANCE:

Please e-mail or call if you are absent. It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw officially from a course. However, a student may be dropped by the instructor when the student does not appear at the first class meeting. Regular attendance is required. 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.

GRADING:  30 class meetings x 5 skilled performance points=150 points                            

     3 Exercise Testing x 20 points=60 points                   

                            Assignments 4 x 15 points=60 points

                            Mid-term/Final=30 points=30 points

 

CLASS ATTIRE:  Appropriate and comfortable clothing you can wear for vigorous fitness activity.   An athletic shoe with good support is recommended.

• Shorts/T-Shirts
• Sweat Pants/Top
• Shoes and Socks
• Towel/Mat/Water
• Listen for directions on doing exercises so they are done properly.
• If you hurt yourself during class time, please let the instructor know immediately.

COURSE INFORMATION:

• The instructor of this class reserves the right to request a student enroll in another class and/or activity if this class proves too difficult or if the student’s safety is in jeopardy because of their skill/fitness level.
• The following 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.
• Non-enrolled students are not permitted to use the facility or wait in the classroom for a friend to finish his or her workout. CHILDREN ARE NOT ALLOWED.
• Cell phones should be turned off in the classroom.
• Shower facilities and lockers are available. Students must supply their own combination lock.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:  All Students are required to attend class on a regular basis. 5 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.
4. Demonstrate correctly written documentation of your workout.
5. You must be an active participant for at least 75% of the class time.

 

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:

Your success in this course is important to me.  Santa Ana College and I are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all individuals with disabilities.  If you have a disability that may have some impact on your ability to do well in this course, I encourage you to speak with me as soon as possible.   Also, please contact Disabled Student Programs & Services so that we can all collaborate on your classroom accommodations in a timely manner.  DSP&S is located in B-113 and their phone number is 714-241-5769.  DSPS coordinator is Renee Miller miller_renee@sac.edu The DSP&S office requires documentation of your disability in order to receive reasonable accommodations.  If you do not have documentation they will work with you to acquire it.  I look forward to supporting you to meet your learning goals.

SAFETY:

• Listen for directions on doing exercises so they are done properly.
• If you hurt yourself during class time, please let the instructor know immediately.
• Please look both directions before you cross any street.  Always use the crosswalks when permitted.

SUGGESTIONS FOR SUCCESS:  You will do well if you participate and show enthusiasm.  Communicate with the instructor if you have any health issues or concerns so we can address them and move forward.  We usually can modify any type of exercise, so please share with me if you need help in doing so.

YOUR  IDEAS/SUGGESTIONS:  In general, your ideas, comments, suggestions, questions, grade challenges, etc. are welcome.  However, your discretion in these matters is expected.  No part of your grade will be based on anything other than your coursework.  You are encouraged to take advantage of instructor office hours for help with coursework.  Please do not hesitate I am here to help you succeed.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:

• Emergency Ambulance-from any instructor’s office, dial “9” to get an outside line, then “911”.
• Campus Security-Phone (714) 564-6330

• Please use a cell phone an dial 9-1-1 if there is an emergency

 ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY:

Students at Santa Ana College are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors. To falsify the results of one’s research, to steal the words or ideas of another, or to cheat on an examination, corrupts the essential process by which knowledge is advanced. Academic dishonesty is seen as an intentional act of fraud, in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another without authorization, or uses unauthorized materials or fabricated information in any academic exercise. As institutions, we also consider academic dishonesty to include forgery of academic documents, intentionally impeding or damaging the academic work of others, assisting other students in acts of dishonesty or coercing students into acts of dishonesty.

 16 Week Calendar Breakdown for Walking Jogging for Fitness

Weeks 1-3

• Go over syllabus and canvas learning system
• Safety
• Fill out workout card
• Stretching
• Physical Pre-testing for plank, 1 mile run, push-ups, BMI, sit-ups, and wall sit
• Resting heart rate
• Components of Fitness
• Campus workout
• Getting to know your campus/buildings
• Form running/walking
• How to lace your shoes

Weeks 4-6

• Review using weight machines and muscles used
• Best surfaces to use when walking/jogging
• Introduction to calisthenics=lunges, deadlifts, reverse sit-ups, tri-cep extensions, burpees, ice skaters, core work, etc.
• New walking/jogging routes=Riverbed South bound, Fischer Park Floral Park
• Benefits of exercise
• Introduction to hand weights
• Quiz #1
• Basic Anatomy
• Increasing intensity for workouts

Weeks 7-9

• I.T.T. Principle
• Mid-Term physical testing
• Partner workouts
• Quiz #2
• Introduction to new hand weight exercises
• Introduction to spinning

Weeks 10-12

• Partner project assignment
• Quiz #3
• Benefits of exercising
• Designing personal workout
• In class quizzes/games
• New workouts (filthy 50, 50 minute workout, spell your name, etc.)

Weeks 13-16

• Increase workout load
• Review
• Final exam
• Post-physical exam testing

Performance Skill Evaluation Grading Rubric –WALKING/JOGGING

 

	Proficient 5 Points	Competent 3-4 Points	Incompetent 0-2 Points
Demonstrates the ability to exercise in class on a consistent basis	Almost always  exercises consistently in class	Sometimes is unable to exercise consistently in class	Often is unable to exercise consistently in class
Energy level during class indicating they were well prepared to exercise	Very high energy level during class	Good energy level during class	Poor energy level during class
Prepared for exercise class by being properly dressed	Always properly dressed to exercise	Occasionally is not properly dressed to exercise	Often is not properly dressed to exercise
Demonstrates the ability to be on time for class	Almost always on time	Usually on time	Rarely on time
Demonstrates proper form or skill while performing exercises	Always demonstrates proper form or skill of the exercises	Usually demonstrates proper form or skill of the exercises	Rarely demonstrates proper form or skill of the exercises