WALKING/JOGGING FOR FITNESS   

Santa Ana College

WALKING/JOGGING FOR FITNESS   

COURSE SYLLABUS

Spring 2019

 

INSTRUCTOR: David Breig

KNAF 140

OFFICE: F-12

CLASS TIME: T/TH 8:45-10:10

OFFICE HOURS: T/TH 10:10-10:40, 2-2:30

COURSE # 65616

PHONE: (714)564-6923

EMAIL: breig_david@sac.edu

ROOM LOCATION: G-103

 

 

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.

 

GRADING:(See Canvas)  30 class meetings x 5 points=150 points                            

2 Exercise Testing (Mid-term/Final) x 20 points=40 points                   

Assignments: Heart Rate/Log or journal/3 day walk or run fitness plan 3 x 15 points= 45 points

 

FITNESS LOG

Each student will be required to exercise 2x a week for 30-60 minutes. As part of your fitness log you must count what we did in the class for each particular day and you can also list   the other workouts you did outside of class. You will record your workouts in your log and provide it to me during finals week.

(i.e. Date: 1/07/17, Exercise: Ran on treadmill  Time: 45 minutes, Heart Rate: 145, Other: I had issues with my tennis shoes so I could not walk as fast).

 

*If you are a beginner, it is recommended that you start exercising with caution and then slowly increase your workout to avoid any unnecessary injuries. Honesty is the best Policy!

 

Plank Challenge (15 Points Extra Credit):

The plank exercise is a great core body work out that strengthens your abdominals and overall body.

Each Student is given the option to complete the plank challenge during this course. You will perform planks in class and record each session. I suggest you make a column on your fitness log sheet. My recommendation for performing the plank would be to start out small (ie- 20’seconds first day and increase each session). Your goal is to reach TWO minutes in the plank position by the end of the class course. In order to get the full extra credit points, you MUST perform the 2 minute plank in class by Tuesday of Finals Week. 

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 U-103 and their phone number is 714-564-6264.  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.

 

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) 564-6333
• Please use a cell phone an dial 9-1-1 if there is an emergency

 

COURSE UPDATES The student is responsible for checking the syllabus online for changes frequently may be updated often as needed.