Lifetime Fitness ∙ Weight Training ∙ Aerobics

Course Syllabus – Summer 2004

The mission of the Health Enhancement 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.

Lifetime Fitness		Weight Training		Aerobics
Course	Type/Dates	Course	Type/Dates	Course	Type/Dates
PED 115  1790 Lifetime Fitness	Graded 6/7-8/12/04	PED 117  1796 Weight Training	Graded 6/7-8/12/04	PED 116  1794 Aerobics	Graded 6/7-8/12/04
PED 115  6790 Lifetime Fitness	Pass/No Credit 6/7-8/12/04	PED 117  6796 Weight Training	Pass/No Credit 6/7-8/12/04	PED 116  6794 Aerobics	Pass/No Credit 6/7-8/12/04
PED 202IH  1812 Lifetime Fitness	Graded  6/7- 7/8/04	PED 202XP 1816 Weight Training	Graded 6/7-7/8/04	PED2102AF  1810 Aerobics	Graded 6/7-7/8/04
NC 500  9106 Fitness Center	Non-Graded  6/7-8/12/04	NC 500  9112 Weight Training	Non-Graded 6/7-8/12/04	NC 500  9108 Aerobics	Graded 36/7-8/12/04
NC 500  9102 Fitness Package	Non-Graded 6/1-8/20/04	NC 500  9110 Senior  (62+yrs)	Non-Graded 6/1-8/20/04	NC  500  9102 Fitness Package	Non-Graded 6/1-8/20/04

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All CREDIT students must attend an Orientation session before exercise can begin

Students are required to turn off all cell phones and pagers while in the Fitness Center

Health Enhancement Department Personnel:

Fitness Center	285-7296	Liz Ligon, Department Chair	285-7611
Nicola Perry, Fitness & Wellness Coordinator	285-7708	Margo Duncan, Department Office/Sec’t	285-7295
Allen Jackson, Fitness Technician	285-7225	Rosie Alvarez, Women’s Locker Room	285-7595
Ceci Saenz, Fitness Technician	285-7177	Men’s Locker Room	285-7572
April Styles, Senior Wellness	285-7646	April Styles, Aerobic Coordinator	285-7173

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

1.      Demonstrate proper body mechanics and various exercise formats.

2.      Identify the components of fitness and design an effective personal exercise program using exercise basics.

3.      Apply various health and wellness principles to improve personal health status.

 

Fitness Center Hours:

Monday-Thursday	5:30– 9:30am	Friday	5:30am– 9:30am
	11am -1pm		11am-1pm
	4:00pm – 9:00pm		4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday	8:00am –12:00pm	Sunday	CLOSED

See Aerobic Schedule for days and times of classes.

 

Grade Requirements:

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:

COMPONENTS	2 CREDIT CLASSES	1 CREDIT CLASSES
Fitness Center / Aerobic Exercise	•    2 points per hour             (max 6 points per day)	•    2 points per hour             (max 6 points per day)
Outside Activity	•    2 points per hour             (max of 10 points)	•    2 points per hour             (max of 5 points)
Personal Progress Log (PPL)	•    5 points for consistent             exercise documentation	•    5 points for consistent              exercise documentation
Fitness Training    Presentations	•    4 points per presentation             (max of 12 points)	•    4 points per presentation               (max of 12 points)
Article Review	•    2 points per reviewed article             (max of 6 points)	•    2 points per reviewed article             (max of 4 points)

 

Point Descriptions – (must be documented on your PPL Log)

ס   In Class Exercise:  You earn 2 points for every hour of exercise in the Fitness Center AND/OR Aerobics. 

Max of 3 hours per day or 6 points..

All students are required to present their Phoenix College ID card to gain access to the Fitness Center and Aerobic classes.  Additionally, you must sign the pink roster for every aerobic class attended.

ס   Outside Activity:  Earn 2 points per hour for out of class exercise.   See above for max allowed for your

      individual class.  For example: hiking on the weekend, jogging/walking on the track, walking the dog,

      gardening, golf etc, will earn you points towards your grade.  Points cannot be earned while earning a

      grade for another activity class such as Tai Chi, Yoga, Dance, Kickboxing, Golf etc...

ס    Personal Progress Log (PPL):  Five (5) points can be earned if your workouts are documented

      consistently on your PPL.  Log must remain in your classroom file at all times.  Points given at end of class.

ס    Fitness Training Presentations:  These online sessions are designed to get you started on your personal

       exercise program.  Print and turn in completed quiz to instructor in order to earn 4 points per lecture.

   •     http//www.pc.maricopa.edu/departments/help/wellness/index.html

ס    Article Review:  Two (2) Points can be obtained by completing article reviews on wellness related topics.

      A list of resources and specific format is available in the Fitness Center.  See an instructor for details.

   •     Must be typed, double spaced, 2 pages, and attached to a copy of the original article.

 

Online Grade Status

View your current point status any time by going on line and logging onto the Health Enhancement Fitness Center home page.  See instructor for details. 

   •    http://www.pc.maricopa.edu/departments/help/

 

Grading Facts

q       The Department will not automatically withdraw a student who is no longer attending.

q       NO “Incomplete” grades will be given for these courses – medical issues may be considered.

q       A Medical Release may be required prior to exercise or if your medical condition changes.

q       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.

q       Students who wish to appeal their grade must follow the Phoenix College Student Grievance – Academic Process (see Student Handbook).

 

Special Needs

Please discuss your Special Needs during orientation or whenever your situation changes.