Houston Community College-Central

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Course Rationale:

The increasing national interest in health and fitness has necessitated physical educators, coaches, trainers, fitness instructors, and health professionals to recognize the vital part science plays in the successful implementation of physical education, athletic, health, and fitness programs. Therefore, understanding the scientific basis, assessment, and safe application of training principles appropriate to exercise and human movement plays an integral part in preparing professionals for the 21st century. Obtaining a working knowledge of the structure and functioning of the human body with regard to age, gender, race, physical conditioning, and environmental conditions will enable the professional to better accommodate individual needs, thus encouraging lifelong participation in an active and healthy lifestyle.

Course Objectives:

The intent of the course is to survey the scientific principles, methodologies, and research applied to exercise and physical fitness. The emphasis is on physiological responses to adaptation to exercise. Basic elements of kinesiology, biomechanics and motor learning are addressed.

Each student will:

1. Distinguish between the role and functions of the three (3) energy systems during various physical activities.
2. Describe the physiological principles of exercise recovery.
3. Describe three (3) different theories of muscle soreness.
4. Identify the major neurological and physiological components of muscle contraction.
5. Identify ACSM training guidelines for designing fitness/sports training programs.
6. Describe the relationship between exercise and body composition.
7. Appreciate the need for differences in personal goal setting regarding health.

8.        Describe both the macrostructure and microstructure of muscle.

9.        Describe the sliding-filament theory of muscular contraction.

10.    Differentiate types of muscle contraction.

11.    Discuss factors that affect force production.

12.    Discuss the concept of the motor unit as the basic functional unit of skeletal muscle.

13.    Discuss the basic adaptations of the neuromuscular system to resistance and aerobic endurance training.

14.    Discuss the two ways in which the force output of a muscle can be graded.

15.    Describe the microanatomy and gross anatomy of bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage.

16.    Discuss the response of bone, muscle, and connective tissue to various training programs.

17.    Understand the basic terminology of human bioenergetics and metabolism related to exercise and training.

18.    Discuss the central role of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in muscular activity.

19.    Explain the basic energy systems present in human skeletal muscle that supply ATP for various activities.

20.    Recognize the substrates used by each energy system and discuss patterns of substrate depletion and repletion with various types of activities.

21.    Explain the physiological roles of anabolic hormones.

22.    Understand the basic concepts of endocrinology , including what hormones are and how they interact with each other and target tissues.

23.    Describe the anatomical and physiological characteristics of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

24.    Identify the impact of aerobic and resistance exercise training regimens on the anatomical and physiological characteristics of these systems.

25.    Describe and analyze the physiological responses to aerobic and anaerobic training.

26.    Understand the relationship between psychological states, physiological arousal and physical performance.

27.    Comprehend terms relevant to psychological areas of concern, such as arousal, anxiety, attention, the ideal performance state, motivation, and applied sport psychology.

28.    Discern between dietary recommendations for disease prevention and recommendations for performance.

29.    Identify the protein, carbohydrate, and fat recommendations for athletes.

30.    Apply pre-competition and post-training eating strategies.

Grading:

Homework/Classroom Assignments     40 points

Exam 1       20 points

Exam 2       20 points

Final Exam (comprehensive)     20 points

Bonus Assignment  5  points

Grade:

One can receive a maximum of 100 points in this class

90 - 100 = A

80 - 89 = B

70 - 79 = C

60 - 69 = D

59 and below F

Test Makeup Policy:

It is not normal policy to allow makeup tests on exams . If a student fails to take the an exam he/she will receive a grade of "0" on the exam, resulting in a probable "F" in the course.

Text:

The required text for this course is:

Sharkey, B. J. (1997).? Fitness and Health fourth edition.? Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Support Services:

Library: The library is located on the second floor of the San Jacinto Building, at the east Wing. The Librarians are dedicated to helping you find whatever you need. Be sure to obtain an HCCS library card and a Texshare card as well for use at selected area libraries.

Open Computer Labs: Computers are available for word processing in SJAC 204, the Macintosh Interdisciplinary Lab in JDB 203-204, Check for hours.

General Class Procedures

Disability Policy: A student who feels that he/she has any special needs or disabilities which may affect his/her ability to succeed in college classes or participate in college programs/activities is encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Support Service (DDS) at the Central College immediately. Your instructor is not allowed to arrange any accommodations and/or modifications unless instructed to by the Office of DDS. (713) 718-6164

Special Rules:?

1)You cannot use cell phones in lecture or lab (because they distract other students learning).? Please turn cell phone ringers to vibrate or off.

2)Please refrain from inappropriate behavior in the classroom (arguing with other students, excessive cursing, talking very loudly during lectures, etc?) or you will be asked to leave and that days absence will count against you.

3)I will follow the school policy on punishment for cheating in class.

4)A classroom environment will be maintained at all times.

5)No food or drinks are allowed in the classroom or laboratory.

6)Students must understand that the instructor will assign required activities during class (both individual and group assignments) that must be completed in order for the student to receive participation credit for that class.

7)Students are expected to follow both the rules for the physical education classes and the Fitness Center while attending lab. A copy of these rules will be provided.

Make-up Exams:

You should contact me prior to missing a scheduled examination by phone, in-person, by e-mail, or by voice mail.? I will offer an opportunity to take an alternative examination only to those who make prior contact with me.? Make-up exams may be administered in the student testing center or in the classroom at my discretion.? Make-up exams may either be approximately 20 minutes long oral or in a typed version comparable to the missed test (again at my discretion).

YOU CANNOT TAKE MORE THAN TWO MAKE-UP EXAMS (LECTURE /LAB INCLUSIVE) DURING THE SEMESTER.

ALL MAKE-UP EXAMS HAVE TO BE TAKEN WITHIN ONE WEEK OF THE DATE OF THE MISSED EXAM.

THERE WILL BE NO MAKE-UP FOR THE FINAL EXAM.

Withdrawal Policy

Withdrawal from the course after the official day of record and prior to ?W? Day, (see current catalog for this date) will result in a final grade of ?W? on your transcript.? No credit will be awarded for a course earning a ?W?.? If you stop attending class and do not officially withdraw, you will receive an ?F? for the course.

Scholastic Dishonesty/ Plagiarism: According to the Student Handbook for the Houston

Community College System, scholastic dishonesty includes cheating on a test, plagiarism, or collusion.

Cheating on a test includes:

Copying from another student?s test paper; using (during a test) materials not authorized by the person giving the test.

??????????? Collaborating with another student during a test without authority; knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of an un-administered test; bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.

Plagiarism means the appropriation of another?s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of the work into one?s own written work offered for credit.

Collusion means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for credit.

Please note the possible consequences of such dishonesty, as stated in the current student handbook. ?Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 or F for the particular assignment, failure in the course, and /or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the college system???

Exam 1 (20 points), Exam 2 (20 points) and Final Exam (20 points)

Test questions will be taken from the assigned readings, homework assignments, class room and laboratory assignments, handouts and classroom discussions. The tests will consist of true and false, multiple choice, short answer and essay questions.

Course Overview:

Assignments:

Assignment 1: Answer the following questions:? Why did you choose your major?? What do you expect to get from this class? What are interests? What is your background? What is your ultimate dream job?? Where would you like to live?? What is your favorite sport?? Any siblings? Age?

Assignment 2 (3pts):? Hand in 3 possible topics you would like to do a presentation on.

Assignment 3 (2pt): Final presentation topic will be decided in class.

Assignment 4 (5pts): Hand in a rough outline of your presentation topic (include at minimum 6 sources: only 1 internet source, only 1 magazine, at least 3 scholarly journals)

Assignment 5 (8pts):? In groups of two, you will each find a scholarly journal article that deal with Factors Predicting Exercise Dropout.? Write a one-page summary of each article.? Items to include in the one-page summary:? purpose of the study, subject characteristics, experimental procedure, study findings/results, journal discussion, and your opinion of the article.? Each group will turn in two one-page summaries.

Assignment 6 (8pts): Write a 3-5 page paper on your presentation topic.? Double space, 12 font, Times New Roman or Arial font only.?

Assignment 7 (10pts):? Hand in final presentation outline.? You will present your topic to class.? The presentation must be 5-7 minutes and needs to include a visual aid and a handout for each member of the class.? Visual aids and handouts need to be approved by your instructor ahead of time.

Exercise Journals(4pts):? You will hand in 4 exercise journals throughout this semester. ?You need to describe your exercise routine (running, lifting weights, time, intensity, repetitions, sets, how you felt) and you may include your diet.? Keep track of it daily (record in excel or composition notebook).???

Bonus: Study Questions (5pts):? I will give you study questions for each chapter.? 5pts = 11 chapters, 4pts = 9 chapters, 3pts=7 chapters, 2 pts = 6 chapters, 1pt=5chapters

SCANS Information

Information

The student will use computers to access information on internet and distribute it through an email system.

Systems

Student will know the complex functions of the human body during exercise and makes recommendations accordingly.

Technology

Students learn how to access computer systems and distribute information through the internet.

Thinking Skills

Reading: Read technical books, articles and journals to obtain information and trends in the health and fitness field.

??????????? Write: Write papers and summaries related to health and fitness field.

Week Fall 2005- Exercise Science.

Week 1 (Aug 29- Sep 2) Class orientation and chapter one

Week 2 (Sep 5-9) Monday September 5^th is Labor day (no class). Chapter two.

Submit three presentation topics

Week 3 (Sep 12-16) Chapter three.

Week 4 (Sep 19-23) Chapter four.  Exercise Journal #1 and Assignment #2 due

Week 5 (Sep 26-30) Chapter five. Final Presentation Topic (Assignment #3 picked)

Week 6 (Oct 3-7) Chapter eight. Exam #one (over chapters 1-5)

Week 7 (Oct 10-14) Chapter nine.

Week 8 (Oct 17-21)Chapter 10. Exercise Journal Due #2

Week 9 (Oct 24-28)Chapter 11. Rough Presentation Outline and How to Look up a

Journal Article (Assignment #4)

Week 10 (Oct 31- Nov 4) Chapter 12 and 13 (Assignment #5 started and turned in next

week).

Week 11 (Nov 7-11) Chapter 14. Journal Article Summary Due. Exam# two (over

chapters (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13).? Assignment #5 due

Week 12 (Nov 14-18)Chapter 15 and 16. Exercise Journal Due #3

Week 13 (Nov 21-25)Chapter 17 and 18. Presentation Paper Due (Assignment #6).?

Week 14 (Nov28 - Dec 2) Class presentations (Assignment #7). Exercise Journal Due #4

Week 15 (Dec 5-9) Chapter 19 and 20.

Week 16 (Dec 12-16) Final exam. Wednesday December 14^th at 8:00AM.

*This syllabus may be modified for the good of the class.