Table of contents

• Description of course
  
• Prerequisites
  
• Course Objectives
  
• Course Requirements
  
• Miscellaneous Information
  
• Tentative Course Calendar
• Instructor
  

1. basic principles involved in development and maintenance of CR fitness and flexibility.
2. design and implementation of individualized CR and flexibility exercise programs for diverse populations.
3. appropriate techniques for participant screening and health appraisal (including risk factors which may require medical consultation prior to participation in CR or flexibility programs).
4. use of exercise tests in CR and flexibility exercise programing.
5. the relationship of exercise to body composition and its use in weight control programs.
6. controversial exercises and appropriate exercise precautions.
7. issues and principles of exercise compliance and motivation.
8. the role of CR exercise in stress management.
9. fitness programs and selected cardiovascular fitness equipment.

• Textbook: Heyward, V. H. (1997). Advanced fitness assessment and exercise prescription. (3nd edition). IL: Human Kinetics Books.
• Course Reader: available at AS Printshop (on campus).
• Battery operated calculator

• Examinations
  One midterm exam and a final exam, which includes a case study problem, will be given. Questions will cover material in assigned readings, lectures, labs, and discussions. Bring #2 pencil, T&E 200 test answer sheet, and calculator to class on exam days.
  
  
• Physical Fitness Testing
  Each student must take one of the CR fitness tests (1.5 mile run or 12 minute swim) and one of the flexibility tests (sit and reach or shoulder rotation). Flexibility tests will be given in class at the end of the semester (see proposed class schedule). The CR tests will be given, by arrangement, during the semester and must be taken prior to the first day of final exams. Bonus points will be given if CR testing is completed prior to Spring break. Tests and grading criteria are described in course reader.
  
  
• Written Project -- Choose A or B

• Locate and report on a web page regarding cardiovascular or flexibility.
• Pages 1 and 2: Write a three paragraph report in which you: (a) summarize the article, (b) critique the page content (briefly discuss strengths and weaknesses), and (c) briefly critique the quality of the page using the Checklist for an Informational Web Page at http://www.science.widener.edu/~withers/inform.htm.
• Pages 3+: Provide printed copy of web page and give address and date you visited the page.

• For each session give time, title of session, and name(s) of presenter(s) and submit three paragraphs giving: (a) summary of the content of the session or presentation, (b) critique of the presentation or session, and (c) explanation of the value of this presentation to your professional and/or personal development.

• Do not enclose papers in a folder.
• Put your name on each page.
• Use headings to separate the three parts of the assignment.
• Write in NY Times 12 point font or a similar size font.
• Grading will be based on: relevance of report to course objectives, quality of analysis, quality of writing (use of English language), and appearance.
• Assignment is due at the beginning of the class session on the date specified; it may be handed in PRIOR to this time, however, assignments handed in after class starts will be graded down one letter grade for each week or portion of a week that it is late. Assignments will not be accepted if more than 2 weeks late. Projects will be the subject of class discussion in which students are expected to share their project (see proposed class calendar for date).

• Lab reports and quizzes
  1. Lab reports will be completed each lab day (see calendar). Selected reports will be turned in for grading, this will be announced at the beginning of the lab.
  2. Unannounced quizzes will cover assigned reading material and will be given at the beginning of class on selected non-lab days. No make-ups will be given.

• Professional commitment (or responsible class participation and contributions):

1. Class will begin promptly as scheduled in Schedule of Classes; students are expected to be ready for class at this time.
2. Each student is responsible for material presented and announcements made in class regardless of whether she/he is present or not.
3. Exams will be given only when scheduled NO MAKE-UP EXAMS will be given unless arrangements are made at least one week in advance of the scheduled exam date.

PROPOSED COURSE CALENDAR

DETERMINING YOUR FINAL COURSE GRADE

Breakdown:

Assignment	Fraction of Grade	x Grade (GPES)	= Value
Midterm Exam	0.25
Final Exam	0.35
CR Fitness	0.15
Flexibility Fitness	0.05
Written Project	0.10
Lab reports, quizzes, and professional commitment	0.10
		TOTAL =

Here's a hypothetical situation:

0.25 (9) + 0.35 (6) + 0.15(12) + 0.05 (9) + 0.10 (12) +0.10 (10) = 8.7

3. Take the result and put it back on the grade point equivalent scale to determine the letter grade.

Course grade = B

INSTRUCTOR

Carol Christensen home page San José State University Department of Human Performance Office: SPX 105 (hours posted) Phone: 408-924-3035 Fax: 408-924-3053

Christen@sjsuvm1.sjsu.edu

Revised: December 1997
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