Missouri Western State University

SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
COURSE SYLLABUS, Spring 2009

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:

1. To familiarize students with the basic values of physical activities and physical fitness as they relate to wellness.
2. To help students develop a positive mental attitude toward wellness in their daily lives.
3. To provide an opportunity for students to develop and evaluate their own physical fitness status.
4. To expose students to various programs of exercise that could apply to their individual needs.

OBJECTIVES AS THEY RELATE TO GENERAL STUDIES:

1. Think critically and reason analytically.
2. Understand and appreciate the methods of gaining and maintaining mental and physical health.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

1. To understand the difference in the structure and function of individuals and how it effects the pursuit of health and wellness.
2. To realize the implication of the term “A person is what he/she eats.”
3. To understand the relationship of caloric balance in the pursuit of ideal body weight.
4. To understand the impact of the basic food groups on the metabolic functions of the body.
5. To understand the relationship of daily activities to the triggering of the fight or fight response.
6. To realize the deadly relationship between certain lifestyles and the risk of atherosclerosis.
7. To understand that prevention of heart diseases is based on behavior modification of risk factors in the individual’s daily routine.
8. To understand that prevention of heart disease relates to the individual’s awareness of his personal behavior.
9. To understand that exercise is beneficial in the prevention of heart diseases by interacting with the other risk factors with the double barrel effect.
10. To understand the relationship of muscle function to health fitness.
11. To understand the effects of poor posture to skeletal dysfunction.
12. To understand the relationship of low back pain to health fitness.
13. To understand the relationship of movement potential to daily health fitness.
14. To understand the historical and philosophical bases of health and wellness in America.
15. To understand the importance of mind, body, and spirit as it relates to health and fitness.
16. To recognize the psychological problems associated with increased levels of stress in today’s society.
17. To recognize ways to reduce stress through exercise, progressive relaxation, recreation, and other stress diverters.
18. To understand the philosophy of the Missouri Western State University  HPER Department, and to recognize available facilities, equipment and curriculum.
19. To help the individual formulate his or her own personal philosophy regarding exercise and lifestyle modification.
20. To recognize the impact of wellness on physical education programs.
21. To recognize the importance of physical education as it relates to health and wellness.
22. To understand the physical, psychological, social, and economic benefits of exercise and wellness.

METHODS OF EVALUATION (for lecture):
* Test A:       100 points         * Final Exam:       = 100 points
* Test B:       100 points         * Quizzes              = 100 points
* Test C:       100 points Lab                               = 100 points
                                                 Total                     600 points

* Comprehensive tests and quizzes

AIRING/REPLAY SCHEDULE: http://www.missouriwestern.edu/IMC/DE/Televised/coursedesc.asp?id=4262

• Course broadcast on Missouri Western Television – Channel 39 on St. Joseph Cablevision and Channel 97 on Allegiance Communications in Atchison, Kansas.
• The class will air on the following Fridays: November 14th and 21st and December 5th.

Airs 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Monday and Wednesday.  Same-day re-airing at 7:30 p.m. to 8:20 p.m.    No airing of this course will occur on Jan. 19th, Feb. 16 or March 8-15.      

Alternative viewing:

• Leasing the videos:  This allows you to proceed AT YOUR OWN PACE.  Leased viewing material available via ACT Media www.actmedia.org/tcrp/tcrp.shtml or call 800-745-5480.  Leasing fees apply.

• You may view the class tapes on the third floor of the library.  Please refer to each class by it's program master number rather than the date it was aired.  The program master number (Ex. Program Number, 001 Master) is towards the bottom of this syllabus.

METHODS OF TESTING: (http://webct.missouriwestern.edu)
Student’s enrolled in this course will have three options for completing tests and quizzes.  However, students will only have one opportunity to complete each assignment (Test or Quiz).
These options are as follows:

*On-line testing. When a student enrolls in this course a username & password will automatically be generated which allows them to access each of their tests and quizzes.

 All attempts at tests or quizzes must be completed within the designated semester.  No extensions or reactivations will be allowed.  If a quiz or test is missed, a score of zero will be assessed for that assignment.

*On-campus testing. If the student doesn’t have access to the internet they will have to come to campus the day of the scheduled test. Students must notify the instructor at least 72 hours in advance if they will be taking the test on-campus. The instructor will notify you at least 48 hours in advance of your date and time.

*On-line quizzes. Each student will need enter the following website http://webct.missouriwestern.edu Once you’ve entered this site you will need to enter your username and password (Use the same username and password that's used to check your MWSU Email). Next select the heading quizzes and proceed to answer the selected quiz. You will be allowed 15 minutes to complete your quiz. Any questions attempted after the 15 minute allotment time WILL NOT BE COUNTED in the overall score. Once your quiz has been submitted to me you will immediately be notified of your results. All quizzes may be taken in this manner. 

All tests and quizzes have been activated beginning August 25., 2008 at 8am and will become deactivated December 11th.,  2008 at 8pm..   

FITNESS ASSIGNMENTS

* Physical Pre-Assessment:  

           Students will need to come to campus for a 30 minute physical pre-assessment on either January 19th or 20th, between 9:00a.m. - 10:45p.m. The assessments shouldn’t last longer than 20 minutes. Students do not need to notify the instructor as to when they are coming. Assessments will take place in Looney Complex, room 129.

*Physical Post-Assessment: 

            In addition, students will need to come back to campus for a 20 minute physical post-assessment on either April  6th or 7th, between 9:00a.m. - 10:45a.m. Assessments shouldn’t last longer than 20 minutes. Students do not need to notify the instructor as to when they are coming. Assessments will take place in Looney Complex, room 129.

Physical Pre and Post testing is a requirement of this course. Some of the components which you may be assessed on are: Body Composition, Flexibility, Vertical Jump, Waist-to-Hip Ratio, Body Mass Indexing, Push-ups and Sit-Ups.  If you do not come to the Pre or Post-test 10 points will be deducted from your grade.

FITNESS LABS

*Your exercises will be recorded in an ONLINE EXERCISE JOURNAL ONLY!.  This journal is accessed from your Webct account.  You'll receive informative emails instructing you on how to edit this journal.   Journals will be viewed numerous times but will be graded on the following dates: January 23rd - 27th; February 8th - 12th; March 6th - 10th.  

Labs/Exercise must be performed 3-5 times per week for a duration of 20-60 minutes.  

Labs can be any activity which focuses on cardiovascular conditioning, stretching, muscular strength or muscular endurance, stress reduction or weight loss. A few examples of previous labs are as follows: Walking program, Intramural Sports, Racquetball, Tennis, Aerobics, Yard work in conjunction with other activities, Basketball, Swimming, Bicycling, Weight Training, Karate. 

Use this time to discover new activities which can performed throughout your life. You may go to http://academic.missouriwestern.edu/kriewitz and select “Exercise Journal” if you need additional clarification with the recording of your journal. 

In addition, while at my web page you may select "Videos" to view clips of correct Lifting/Stretching, Weight Training techniques for some common exercises.

Since the attainment of minimal levels of fitness can only be achieved through regular participation in an exercise program, which is parallel with the course objectives, no more than one (1) absence (failure to write in the required exercise journal by the prescribed viewing day) will be allowed without a deduction of points.   After one absence, 50 points will be deducted for every class missed (maximum of 2 classes missed).  If 3 absences have occured, a grade of "F" will be assigned to the student for the entire course (LECTURE AND LAB) for PED 101.  Each journal should build upon the prior journal.  Since you'll be entering your exercise data into the online journal (3-5 times entries per week) you should be aware of the following "Journal Grading Dates".   The dates and points are as follows:

Jan. 23-27. Journal entries worth 33 pts

If your journal is recorded correctly you will receive points (1st journal =33 pts., 2nd journal =33 pts., 3rd journal =34 pts.) from me after each submission.  If it's done incorrectly you WILL receive an email from me letting you know how many points were deducted.  PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH THE JOURNAL POINTS ASSESSMENT.  There's only one of me and more than 80 students this semester.  It may take a few days to get through all the journals. 

Students are encouraged to make appointments to visit with me at any time to keep apprized of how he/she is doing; However if he/she waits until the last couple of weeks in the semester before concern is expressed, very little assistance and consideration will be given.


Decisions regarding class operations are the responsibility of the instructor. All communications should be made directly with the instructor. DO NOT CALL other offices regarding class matters. (Physical Education and Athletic Offices). THEY WILL NOT DELIVER MESSAGES.

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY: 

  Academic honesty is required in all academic endeavors.  Violations of academic honesty include any instance of plagiarism, cheating, seeking credit for another’s work, falsifying documents or academic records, or any other fraudulent activity.  Violations of academic honesty may result in a failing grade on the assignment, failure in the course, or expulsion from the University.  When a student’s grade has been affected, violations of academic honesty will be reported to the Provost or designated representative on the Academic Honesty Violation Report forms.

Please see the Western Student Handbook and Calendar on for specific activities identified as violations of this policy and the student due process procedure. This handbook is also available online at http://www.missouriwestern.edu/handbook/index.pdf

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Any student in this course who has a disability that prevents the fullest expression of abilities should contact the instructor as soon as possible so that we can discuss class requirements.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

In order to improve student learning and retention as well as to achieve compliance with federal financial aid policies, Western has implemented a mandatory attendance policy for students in all 100-level courses beginning Fall Semester 2006 and all 100- and 200-level courses beginning Fall Semester 2007.  Instructors are required to monitor and track student attendance. A student will be given an excused absence when acting as an official representative of the university, provided the student gives prior written verification from the faculty/staff supervisor of the event.  Any additional excused absences are at the complete discretion of the instructor. 

            Maximum allowed unexcused absences accrued before the reporting of midterm grades are:

                                Class meetings/week  Maximum unexcused absences

  ** Logging into Webct and opening my emails (Yes, the MWSU email system lets me know if you actually open my emails) will be used as attendance verification***

            When a student exceeds the maximum number of unexcused absences, instructors must report the student to the Registrar’s Office, who will administratively withdraw the student from the course and notify the Financial Aid Office to reduce financial aid as appropriate.  From the midterm to the end of the course, faculty will assign grades according to their grading policies with regard to absences and record an FA when a student fails due to absences.

              [Note:  No missed work will be allowed to be made up unless arrangements have been made with me prior to you missing class]

PED101 OUTLINE FOR FALL 2008

Please note these dates are based on the airing schedule of Missouri Western's Channel 39.   If you are viewing this class on a different television station,  please refer to the "Airing Schedule" for exact airing times.  http://www.missouriwestern.edu/IMC/DE/Televised/coursedesc.asp?id=4262