GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY School of Recreation, Health and Tourism PHED 105-205 Aerobics and Basic Conditioning (1) Spring 2015 DAY/TIME: TR 12 pm 1:15 pm LOCATION: RAC March 17-May 5 INSTRUCTOR: Nancy Jacobson M.S.S EMAIL: njacobs5@gmu.edu OFFICE HOURS: By Appointment; before and after class or as needed PREREQUISITES: None COURSE DESCRIPTION The purpose of the class is to introduce students to fitness and healthy lifestyles. The course is designed to provide students with four lectures and multiple cardiovascular workouts. The lectures include cardiovascular endurance, cardiovascular diseases, body composition, nutrition, and weight management. The class also teaches students how to use cardiovascular equipment and how to design an aerobic fitness program. The course is geared for beginners, yet all students will be helped on an individual basis (therefore advanced individuals can also participate). COURSE OBJECTIVES At the completion of this course students should be able to: 1. Maintain a bout of aerobic exercise at a target heart rate of 60-85% of maximum heart rate for at least 20 minutes. 2. Design an aerobic fitness plan that meets your current level of aerobic fitness. 3. Define and calculate target heart rate and determine personal ranges. 4. State and differentiate between at least three different ways to condition the body aerobically. 5. Improve the student's health, wellness, and quality of life, and state at least one personal value of how aerobic conditioning contributes to lifetime fitness. COURSE OVERVIEW Students are held to the standards of the George Mason University Honor Code. You are expected to attend all class sections, actively participate in class discussions, complete in-class exercises and fulfill all assignments. Assignments must be turned in at the beginning of class on the specific date due or no credit will be given. Assignments sent via email, late or handwritten will not be accepted. All assignments will be posted under Assignments on Blackboard. Athletic attire is required for this class. If you do not come prepared you will be marked absent. Appropriate wear should include: t-shirt/sweatshirts, shorts or sweatpants, athletic socks and proper athletic shoes. Jeans and any type of sandal or open-toe shoe are not allowed in the gym or on the fitness floor. Always check Blackboard before coming to class! Students with injuries or pre-existing conditions that may affect performance must inform the instructor.
Cell phones/electrical devices are not permitted in class or on the weight room floor. There is no exception to this rule. Fitness apps are not needed for this clas. Students are required to clean RAC equipment as required by RAC policy. Nature of Course Delivery: Face to Face REQUIRED READINGS Any readings necessary for this class, quizzes and exams will be posted on Blackboard. It is the student s responsibility to check Blackboard regularly for announcements and assignments. EVALUATION: Due dates listed on schedule may change. Assignments will be uploaded to Bb before class begins. Assignments are not accepted late for any reason. This course will be graded on a point system, with a total of 190 points possible Assessments: 6 points total Attendance: 70 points (14 class sessions worth 5 points each.) This number is based on the number of class sessions calculated at the end of the semester. Assignments: 3 assignments worth 10 points each (SMART goals with Fitness plans, Nutrition assignment, Future Fitness Plan) Completed work out logs 24 points (2 points for each class session starting the first day class meets) Quiz I: 20 points Final exam: 40 points ***Points are adjusted based on the course schedule, weather cancellations, etc. Assignments will be submitted to Bb and before class begins on the due date assigned. Assignments, Quizzes and the final exam are not accepted late. Attendance/Participation: 70 points possible. 5 points will be given each day with a deduction of 1 point for each five minutes that a student is late or leaves early. Students must attend the entire class period and participate in the daily activities to receive full credit for the class. If you attend each class session, are on time, and participate as scheduled, you ll receive the full 5 points for that day. Unexcused absences, late arrivals, and lackadaisical performance could significantly affect the grade. Students must submit their completed work out logs each day to get the points assigned for the day. Work out logs must be completed as directed or credit will not be given. Absences are not excused without a doctor s note. Emailing the instructor does not excuse an absence. If student departs class for any reason without first notifying the instructor they will not receive credit for the class. The first day of class towards participation/attendance. Grading Scale A = 94-100 B+ = 88-89 C+ = 78=79 D = 60-69 A- = 90-93 B = 84-87 C = 74-77 F = 0-50 B- = 80-83 C- = 70-73 Exams and Quizzes: There will be a minimum of one quiz and a final exam. Exams and quizzes will be posted to Bb. Students will be notified of due dates in class.
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE CLASS TOPIC READINGS / ASSIGNMENT DUE 1 Introduction to Class Syllabus and introduction to equipment, Fitness assessments including target heart rate zones, and Intro to SMART goals Signed Contract Due 2 Lecture: Cardiovascular Conditioning, Finish Fitness Assessment, SMART goals, Intro to cardiovascular conditioning. 3 4 Principles of Fitness Fitness assessment, SMART goals, and Fitness plan due before class. 5 Lecture: Body Composition, Cardiovascular conditioning and stretch 6 7 Quiz 1 (Heart Rate Zones, Cardiovascular conditioning, and Body Composition) 8 9 Lecture: Nutrition, Cardiovascular conditioning and stretch 10 11 12 13 Nutrition Analysis Due Future Fitness Plan Assessment Due
CLASS TOPIC READINGS / ASSIGNMENT DUE 14 Final Exam due Note: Faculty reserves the right to alter the schedule as necessary Student Expectations Students must adhere to the guidelines of the George Mason University Honor Code [See http://oai.gmu.edu/the-mason-honor-code-2/ Students with disabilities who seek accommodations in a course must be registered with the George Mason University Office of Disability Services (ODS) and inform their instructor, in writing, at the beginning of the semester [See http://ods.gmu.edu/]. Students must follow the university policy for Responsible Use of Computing [See http://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/responible-use-of-computing/]. Students are responsible for the content of university communications sent to their George Mason University email account and are required to activate their account and check it regularly. All communication from the university, college, school, and program will be sent to students solely through their Mason email account. Students must follow the university policy stating that all sound emitting devices shall be turned off during class unless otherwise authorized by the instructor. Campus Resources The George Mason University Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) staff consists of professional counseling and clinical psychologists, social workers, and counselors who offer a wide range of services (e.g., individual and group counseling, workshops and outreach programs) to enhance students personal experience and academic performance [See http://caps.gmu.edu/]. The George Mason University Writing Center staff provides a variety of resources and services (e.g., tutoring, workshops, writing guides, handbooks) intended to support students as they work to construct and share knowledge through writing [See http://writingcenter.gmu.edu/]. For additional information on the College of Education and Human Development, School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism, please visit our website [See http://rht.gmu.edu]. PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR: Students are expected to exhibit professional behaviors and dispositions at all times. CORE VALUES COMMITMENT: The College of Education and Human Development is committed to collaboration, ethical leadership, innovation, research-based practice, and social justice. Students are expected to adhere to these principles.
CONTRACT PHED 105-205 Aerobic and Basic Conditioning Must be signed and turned in by Thursday 1/22 (2 points) I have read and understand the assignments, due dates, and grading. Print Name: Signature: Date:
Pre FITNESS EVALUATION Body Mass Index, Sit-Ups, Push up, Sit-and-Reach, Plank, & 1 Mile Run Name: Weight: Height in inches: BMI (Weight x 705 divided by height in inches squared) = Chronic Disease Risk: (see BELOW!!) 1 or 1.5 Mile Run/Walk Sit-ups Pus up Sit-&-Reach Plank BMI CLASSIFICATIONS BMI Chronic Disease Risk Classification <20.00 Moderate to Very High Underweight 20-21.99 Low Acceptable 22.00-24.99 Very Low Acceptable 25.00-26.99 Low Overweight 27.00-29.99 Moderate Overweight 30.00-39.99 High Obese Post FITNESS EVALUATION Body Mass Index, Sit-Ups, Push up, Sit-and-Reach, Plank & Mile Run Weight: Height in inches: BMI (Weight x 705 divided by height in inches squared) = Chronic Disease Risk: 1/1.5 Mile Run/Walk Sit-ups Push ups Sit-&-Reach Plank
Fitness Plan (TARGET HEART ZONE (Training Intensity) WORKSHEET NAME DATE I. INTENSITY OF EXERCISE 1. Estimate your own maximal heart rate (MHR) MHR = 208 minus.7 (age) [ex: 208 -.7 x 20 ( = 14)] = 194 MHR = 208 (.7 x age) = BPM 2. Resting Heart Rate () = BPM 3. Heart Rate Reserve (HRR) = MHR HRR = = BPM MHR 4. Training Intensities (TI) = HRR x TI + 40% TI = (HRR) x.40 = + = BPM 50% TI = (HRR) x.50 = + = BPM 60% TI = (HRR) x.60 = + = BPM 85% TI = (HRR) x.85 = + = BPM 5. Cardiosrespiratory Training Zone (CTZ). The optimum CTZ is found between 60% and 85% training intensities. Those individuals who have been physically inactive or are in poor or fair cardiorespiratory fitness should work between 40% and 50% TI during the first few weeks of an exercise program. CTZ: (60% TI) to (85% TI)