Phoenix College Fitness Center

Phoenix College

Health Enhancement & Lifetime-Activities Programs Department

Aerobics Program • Lifetime Fitness • Weight Training

Course Syllabus

Fall 2003

Course Objectives	Lifetime Fitness
Course/Section Numbers	Fitness Center Personnel
Grading	Weight Training
Hours	Orientations
	Special Needs

** Includes Aerobics

Course/Section Numbers*

• Lifetime Fitness* • • Weight Training*•

Course	Section	Type	Credits	Course	Section	Type	Credits
PED 115 Lifetime Fitness	1716	Graded 6/3-8/8	2	PED 117 Weight Training	1720	Graded 6/3-8/8	2
PED 115 Lifetime Fitness	6716	Pass/Fail 6/3-8/8	2	PED 117 Weight Training	6720	Pass/Fail 6/3-8/8	2
PED 202IH Short Session	1734	Graded 6/3-7/3	1	PED 202XP Short Session	1736	Graded 6/3-8/8	1
Non-credit Lifetime Fitness	9106	non-graded 6/3-8/16	0	Non-credit Weight Training	9114	non-graded 6/3-8/16	0
Senior Discount (Age 62+)	9110	non-graded 6/3-8/16	0	Senior Discount (Age 62+)	9110	non-graded 6/3-8/16	0
Student Fitness Pacakage	9102	non-graded 6/3-8/23	0	Student Fitness Pacakage	9102	non-graded 6/3-8/23	0

* Includes Aerobics

Hours

Fitness Center Hours **

Monday-Thursday	5:30am – 9:00 pm
Friday	5:30 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday	7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday	9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Mission Statement

The mission of the HELP Department is to provide programs that promote and inspire life-long learning, education and career goals, and self-development through support of personal responsibility and integration of mind, body and spirit.

** In order to use the Fitness Center, you must be officially registered in a credit or non-credit Fitness Center or Weight Training class.

H.E.L.P. Department Personnel:

Dorothy Sisneros, Dept. Chair & Fitness Center Coordinator	(602) 285-7160	Allen Jackson, Fitness Center Technician	(602) 285-7225
HELP Office	(602) 285-7295	Kurt Swanson, Fitness Center Technician	(602) 285-7177
Rosie Alvarez, Women's Locker Rm.	(602) 285-7595	Nicola Perry, Personal Fitness Coordinator	(602) 285-7708
Men's Locker Room	(602) 285-7572	Fitness Center	(602) 285-7296
		Dale Heuser	(602) 285-7173

Course Objectives: By the end of the course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate proper use of exercise equipment and perform a basic weight lifting routine.
Identify the components of fitness and design an effective personal exercise program using exercise basics.
Apply various health and wellness principles to improve personal health status.

Grading Requirements for 2 Credits

GRADE

2 CREDIT CLASSES

1 CREDIT CLASSES

A or P	90 points or more	45 points or more
B or P	80-89 points	40-44 points
C or P	70-79 points	35-39 points
D or Z	60-69 points	30-34 points
F or Z	59 points or less	29 points or less

Point Values:

	Two Credit Classes	One Credit Classes
Exercise Hours in the Fitness Center	2 points per hour	2 points per hour
Off-campus exercise	2 points per hour (max. of 10 points)	2 points per hour (max. of 5 points)
Wellness Lectures	2 points per lecture (max. of 16 points)	2 points per lecture (max. of 8 points)
Article Review	2 points per review article (max. 6 points)	2 points per article (max. of 4 points)
Personal Progress Log (PPL)	5 points for consistent exercise documentation	5 points for consistent exercise documentation
Smart Start	4 points per lecture (max. of 12 points)	4 points per lecture (max. of 12 points)

Descriptions of Point Values:

Exercise Hours in the Fitness Center:	You can earn points when you exercise in the fitness center. For every hour of exercise, you will receive 2 points. All students are required to present a Phoenix College ID card to gain access to the Fitness Center
Off Campus Exercise:	A maximum of 10 hours (or 20 points) can be earned with documentation of off campus exercise. For example, hiking on the weekend, walking the dog, etc.
Wellness Lectures:	Wellness lectures are worth 2 points each. Please refer to the schedule for dates and times of lectures. Various lectures are also available on the web at:
Smart Start Lectures:	Wellness lectures noted as Smart Start are special sessions that are designed to get you started on your personal exercise program. (max. of 8 points). http://www.pc.maricopa.edu/departments/help/wellness/
Article Review:	Points can be obtained by completing article reviews. A list of acceptable articles and specific format will be available in the fitness center.
Personal Progress Log (PPL):	An extra 5 points can be earned at the end of the semester if your progress is documented consistently on your Personal Progress Log (PPL).

Special Needs You May Have:

Please discuss Special Needs at orientation or any time your situation changes.

Grading Facts:

All graded sections transfer as electives to other Universities. Please check with the institution that you plan to transfer to regarding policies on Pass/No Credit classes.
No "Incomplete" grades will be given for these courses - medical issues may be considered.
A Medical Release may be required prior to exercise or if your medical condition changes.
If a student does not want to remain in class, the student must officially withdraw from the class.
Students who wish to appeal their grade must follow the Phoenix College Student Grievance - Academic Process (see Student Handbook).

Disclaimer

Last update, 4/8/2002