Weight Training

Syllabus

PED 115 • PED 116 • PED 117 • PED 201AF • PED 201IH • PED 201XP

Lifetime Fitness ∙ Weight Training ∙ Aerobics

Course Syllabus – Fall 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.

• All CREDIT students must attend an orientation session before exercise can begin.
• Students are required to turn down cell phones and pagers in the Fitness Center.

Lifetime Fitness		Weight Training		Aerobics
Course	Type/Dates	Course	Type/Dates	Course	Type/Dates
PED 115 4171 Lifetime Fitness	Graded 8/21-12/10/04	PED 117 4193 Weight Training	Graded 8/21-12/10/04	PED 116 4183 Aerobics	Graded 8/21-12/10/04
PED 115 4173 Lifetime Fitness	Pass/No Credit 8/21-12/10/04	PED 117 4195 Weight Training	Pass/No Credit 8/21-12/10/04	PED 116 4185 Aerobics	Pass/No Credit 8/21-12/10/04
PED 201IH 4221 Lifetime Fitness	Graded 8/21- 10/15/04	PED 201XP 4253 Weight Training	Graded 8/21-10/15/04	PED 201AF 4209 Aerobics	Graded 8/21-10/15/04
PED 115 4177 Lifetime Fitness	Graded 9/20-12/10/04	PED 117 4197 Weight Training	Graded 9/20-12/10/04	PED 116 4187 Aerobics	Graded 9/20-12/10/04
PED 115 4179 Lifetime Fitness	Pass/No Credit 9/20-12/10/04	PED 117 4199 Weight Training	Pass/No Credit 9/20-12/10/04	PED 116 4189 Aerobics	Pass/No Credit 9/20-12/10/04
PED201IH 4223 Lifetime Fitness	Graded 10/18-12/10/04	PED201XP 4225 Weight Training	Graded 10/18-12/10/04	PED201AF 4211 Aerobics	Graded 10/18-12/10/04

Health Enhancement Department Personnel:

Fitness Center 285-7296	Liz Ligon, Department Chair 285-7611
Nicola Perry, Fitness Center Coord. 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:

• Demonstrate proper body mechanics and various exercise formats.
• Apply various health and wellness principles to improve personal health status.
• Identify the components of fitness and design an effective personal exercise program using exercise basics.

Fitness Center Hours:

Monday-Thursday .......... 5:30am – 9:00pm

Friday .................. 5:30am – 8:00pm ½

Saturday ......................... 7:00am – 4:00pm

Sunday ................ 9:00am – 12:00pm

Aerobic Hours:

See Aerobic Schedule for days, times and description of classes.

Aerobic and Fitness Center hours may be subject to change during holidays

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 Classes	• 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
Online Fitness 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 yellow 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 Online Fitness Presentations: These online sessions are designed to get you started on your personal exercise program. Print and turn in completed quiz to instructor 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 an instructor for details.

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

Grading Facts

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