Kin 259: Leadership Skills for Fitness Programs - 2 CR. SYLLABUS for Spring 2017 Department of Kinesiology, Iowa State University

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1 Kin 259: Leadership Skills for Fitness Programs - 2 CR. SYLLABUS for Spring 2017 Department of Kinesiology, Iowa State University Class Meetings Instructor Office Monday Lab Section 1: 1:10pm-3:00pm Section 2: 3:10pm-5:00pm Wednesday Lecture, Section 1 & 2: 1:10pm - 2:00pm Dr. Werstein TA s: Matthew Stewart, Jessica Velthoff 279b Forker Building werstein@iastate.edu Office Tel Office Hours Tuesday/Thursday: 9:30-10:30am or by /appt. Required Text: Personal Training Manual, American Council on Exercise How to Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie Recommended Text: *Traditional Aerobics, and Aquatic Exercise, ACE Course Objectives: The student will- 1) List and describe proper technique for free weight and machine resistance exercises as well as group aerobic fitness modes (Content knowledge, discovery, and critical thinking, Communication). 2) Design individual-based resistance exercise prescriptions and cardiovascular group exercise class formats (Content knowledge, discovery and critical thinking) 3) Cue and demonstrate safe and appropriate exercise for apparently healthy vs. special populations (Lifelong learning, assessment, and self-reflection), specific to the following: stretching techniques and proper warm up and cool down exercise prescription methods of monitoring of heart rate and exertion levels various styles of choreography and music selection types of weight apparatus and muscle groups utilized during weight training specific exercise concerns for various special populations 4) prevention of and care for injuries, and safe and effective exercises. Assess the need for modifications and the variety of motivating factors present in a fitness setting (Ethics, diversity and social justice). Department of Kinesiology Learning Outcomes: 1. Communication. Uses clear and effective written, oral, visual, and electronic (WOVE) communication techniques to foster inquiry, collaboration, and engagement in physical activity and health related settings. 2. Lifelong learning, assessment, and self-reflection. Analyzes and evaluates one's own knowledge, abilities and actions relative to professional standards, seeks opportunities to grow professionally, and utilizes self-assessment and assessment of others to foster physical, cognitive, social, and emotional well-being. 3. Content knowledge, discovery, and critical thinking. Understands fundamental concepts of physical activity and health, conducts scientific inquiry, and applies critical thinking to solve problems from personal, scholarly, and professional perspectives.

2 4. Ethics, diversity, and social justice. Demonstrates leadership and social responsibility to improve quality of life for others and ensures equitable access for diverse groups by creating appropriate environments to initiate and maintain a physically active, healthy lifestyle. GRADING SCALE: AREAS OF EVALUATION: 93% - 100% =A Exercise Leader Critique (15 points) 90% % =A- Mock Personal Training Evaluation (25) 87% % =B+ Exercise Progression Worksheet (10) 83% % =B Participation (5) 80% % =B- Written Exams 50 points each) 77% % =C+ Weight Training Practical (75) 73% % =C Client Case Study (45) 70% % =C- Group Fitness Practical (75) 67% % =D+ (400 total points possible) 60% % =D 0% % =F Grades: Important Notes 1) If you know that you will be absent on the day that an assignment is due or an exam is given, you MUST let me know and arrange to do the required work in advance. No late work is accepted. There are NO MAKE-UPS for practical or written exams. Therefore, unless you have discussed your situation with me before the exam and we have made other arrangements, a missed exam is a zero. 2) If you want to dispute a grade on an exam, assignment, paper, or project you must do so within one week of when the grade has been posted. Grades that have been posted for longer than one week are final. 3) Successful completion of the course must include, without exception, the group fitness practical. 4) Students are required to earn a C- or better in KIN259 before taking KIN459. Exercise Leader Critique: Observe/critique the leadership skills of one exercise professional (personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, group fitness instructor). Critiques must be typed and written in report form. The critique will include a thorough description of the class or session and the leader. Also included in the report is an interview consisting of six additional questions that were asked by the student and answered by the professional. Exercise Progression Worksheet: Using the principles of exercise progression, fill out a worksheet covering the proper progression for all major muscle groups, and examples of various exercises to use when developing client workouts for a variety of populations. Participation: A total of five points can be earned by participating in the group fitness practical sessions and the group fitness workshop. Practical Sessions: Students will be evaluated in two categories (weight training and group fitness leadership) during the semester. These evaluations will test verbal skill, teaching methods, and leadership in the areas of weight training, and aerobic group fitness For the weight training section, each student will be assigned two exercises - one from the Keiser machines and one from the free weights, and will prepare a 6-7 minute presentation of the exercise technique, set up, safety precautions, training tips, muscles groups utilized, exercise prescription, and any other pertinent information.

3 ----- For the group fitness leadership practical, students will work in pairs. Each pair will develop and lead other members of the class in one minute traditional hi/lo group fitness class. Detailed instructions will be given during the second half of the semester. Written Exams: Three written exams will test student s content knowledge in the areas of weight training and group fitness. Weight Training Practical: Each student will be given a brief time to read through a client scenario on a note card. Students will then role play as the trainer taking a client (role played by instructor or TA) through an exercise prescription based on current physical condition. The demonstration/explanation to the client should also include an appropriate exercise progression and criteria for determining the timeline for progressing. This practical will test areas of knowledge regarding evaluating safe exercise technique, special population needs, spotting, and muscle groups utilized in the exercise. Students have ten minutes to complete the practical exam. Client Case Study: Students will be assigned a client, whom they meet twice with. The first meeting will be an intake session, to collect health history and goals, and assess training status. Based on this initial meeting, each student-trainer will determine an appropriate exercise prescription and prepare a first activity session that includes exercise selection and progression for TWO muscle groups. Each student-trainer will have a 30-minute session to effectively communicate the exercise techniques and prescription to their client. Disabilities: Students with documented disabilities that affect their ability to participate fully in the course or who require special accommodations will need to go to the Disability Resources (DR) Office for coordination of your academic accommodations. The DR is located in the Student Services Building, Room Their phone number is , or disabilityresources@iastate.edu. Retroactive requests for accommodations will not be honored.

4 Schedule The following schedule is tentative and is mainly intended to give you an idea of the topics that will be covered. Changes may be made as the semester unfolds. You will be notified of changes through announcements made in class and/or via Blackboard. No DATE TOPIC READINGS Location 1 Monday, January 9 Introduction Syllabus Forker Wednesday, January 11 Mock personal training assignments Guest Speaker Nora Hudson Monday, January 16 No Class MLK Day 4 Wednesday, January 18 Keiser/Free Weight Exercise Demonstrations Mock PT practice Monday, January 23 6 Wednesday, January 25 Ex Prescription, Special Populations Intro to Weight Training Practical Monday, January 30 Mock Personal Training 8 Wednesday, February 1 Intro to Case Study Monday, February 6 Workshop: Exercise Progression 10 Wednesday, February 8 Leadership and Interpersonal Skills Progression Worksheet Due Monday, February Wednesday, February Monday, February Wednesday, February 22 EXAM 1 Critique Due on Blackboard 15 Monday, February Wednesday, March 1

5 17 Monday, March 6 18 Wednesday, March 8 Monday, March 13 Group Fitness Components SPRING BREAK NO CLASS Wednesday, March 15 SPRING BREAK NO CLASS 19 Monday, March 20 Hi/lo aerobics class Practical Activity Combination Practice 20 Wednesday, March Monday, March Wednesday, March Monday, April 3 24 Wednesday, April 5 Music/Choreography WU/CD/COMBINATION Due Intensity Feedback and Practice Legal Issues and Group Leadership 25 Monday, April 10 State Gym State Gym 26 Wednesday, April 12 Exam 2 27 Monday, April Wednesday, April Monday, April Wednesday, April Week of May 1st Final Exam (Comprehensive) Forker 279 *Denotes participation days worth 1-2 points.