PE 141

FITNESS AND WELLNESS

ONLINE LECTURE

Fall 2009

 

INSTRUCTOR:          Dr. Carrie Edwards             

OFFICE HRS:           Mon/Wed 8:30-9:00am & 11:00-11:30am, Tue/Thurs 12:30-1:00pm

OFFICE:                     PE Building, Office E

VOICE MAIL:             (562) 860-2451 Ext. 2876

EMAIL:                       cedwards@cerritos.edu

WEBPAGE:               www.cerritos.edu/cedwards

 

 

MANDATORY ORIENATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED BY 8/23/09 OR STUDENT WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE COURSE.

Please see instructors website for orientation requirements

 

I.                     COURSE DESCRITPION:

This course is designed to cover topics related to health and wellness including principles of fitness, nutrition, coronary heart disease, and stress management.  Topics compliment the material being covered in the lab.  (All lecture material, assignments, and communication will be delivered via the internet.)  The lab portion of the class (taken on campus) is designed to fitness test students and assign and exercise program, and retest to note progress. YOU MUST BE SELF-MOTIVATED FOR SUCCESS IN THIS COURSE!!!!

 

II.                   Student Learning Outcome:

Students will demonstrate the ability to design an individualized fitness program including appropriate goal setting, principles of safe and effective exercise, principles of progression and overload

 

III.                  TEXT BOOK:

Fit & Well: Core Concepts and Labs in Physical Fitness and Wellness, 8/c by Fahey, Insel, & Roth.

 

Please purchase your textbook before you complete the orientation. You may purchase the book at the campus book store or order it online and pick it up at the bookstore the following day or have it sent to you in 2-3 working days.  www.cerritos.bkstr.com

 

IV.               OVERVIEW:

This class will be managed through TalonNet, the campus tool for online courses and PageOut, a service provided by our textbook publishing company.  All course information and documents (lectures, study guides, practice quizzes, etc.) will be found on PageOut which is accessed through TalonNet.  You will take tests, quizzes, and participate in class discussions through the PageOut service.

 

You MUST access the PageOut service through TalonNet for class accountability purposes. 

 

First you will register for TalonNet by going to the college website at www.cerritos.edu and clicking on the TalonNet link or by going directly to http://talonnet.cerritos.edu/xsl-portal. To login enter your 7 digit student number, add a leading zero if you have a 6 digit number, and your date of birth (MMDDYY)

 

Once you register for TalonNet you will select the tab for your PE 141 lecture class.  Once you have opened the site for this class you will find the link for PageOut.  It is important for Student accountability that you always access PageOut through TalonNet.

 

Next, click on the tab for PageOut.  You will not need an access code to register for PageOut.  You will select the link for your PE 141 section in PageOut.  Then select the student registration tab and create a login ID and password for PageOut.  This login ID and password can be anything you would like it to be. WRITE DOWN YOUR ID AND PASSWORD!!!  After registering for PageOut you will utilize the login ID and password you created in the future to access all the course material.

 

Purchase your textbook immediately and register in TalonNet and in PageOut.  Make sure you read the entire syllabus and complete all the orientation requirements listed on your instructor’s webpage by the deadline listed on your instructor’s webpage.   

 

Cerritos College webpage: www.cerritos.edu/cedwards

     

V.                 GRADING:

Lecture counts for 50% of your course grade.

Lab counts for the other 50% off your course grade.

 

ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE BY 11:55 PM ON THE DUE DATE!

 

A.     Exams                                                                                                150 pts

Three multiple choice/true-false exams each containing 50 questions and worth 50 points. You will have 1 hour to complete each exam.  Once you enter the exam your time begins and you will not be able to exit and re-enter.  You may only open an exam once.  When you are ready to take the exam make sure you are not interrupted.  If you are using a dial-up connection to the internet, disable call waiting by dialing *70 before the dial-up number.  AOL users may be disconnected when taking the tests.  One solution is to minimize the AOL window and open Internet Explorer or Netscape and then access PageOut.  It is a good idea to try this before taking the exam.

Unit #1 (Chapters 1, 2, 3, 11)

Unit #2 (Chapters 6, 4, 8, 9)

Unit #3 (Chapters 5, 10, 12, 15)

 

B.     Quizzes                                                                                              50 pts

10 multiple choice quizzes each containing 10 questions and worth 5 points.  You will have 10 minutes to finish each quiz.  Once you enter the quiz your time begins and you will not be able to exit and re-enter.  You may only open a quiz once.  When you are ready to take the quiz make sure you are not interrupted.  If you are using a dial-up connection to the internet, disable call waiting by dialing *70 before the dial-up number.  AOL users may be disconnected when taking the tests.  One solution is to minimize the AOL window and open Internet Explorer or Netscape and then access PageOut.  It is a good idea to try this before taking the quiz.

 

C.    Discussion Board Assignments                                                      50 pts

Five discussion board assignments each worth 10 points. When responding to a discussion board assignment make sure you include your name (either in the subject line or body of your posting) in order to receive credit.  You are also required to respond to at least two of your classmate’s postings.  Each of your responses/postings must be between 3-10 sentences.  You will be graded on the content of your discussion board posting.  So please put thought into your postings.  Remember your postings are class assignments so use proper grammar and spell check your postings.

 

D.    Internet Project                                                                                  30 pts

One written research project.  Details are available on my webpage and will also be given via email and posted in PageOut.

 

E. Fitness Paper                                                                                     20 pts

End of semester goal setting and program development.  Details will be provided via email and posted in PageOut

 

E.     Extra Credit

A maximum of 20 extra credit points may be earned.  Choose from the following.

v     10 points – have your cholesterol measured at the Student Health and Wellness Center or a doctor’s office.  Turn in the results to your instructor (lab results sheet); include your name and class ticket #.

v     10 points - Participate in an organized charity walk/run/race.  Event registration and proof of completion must be turned in to your instructor.  Include your name and class ticket #.

 

 

Plagiarism or any other form of academic dishonesty will result in no credit (0 points) on the assignment or examination without an opportunity for make-up.

 

(Please refer to the current class schedule or General Catalog for Cerritos College Academic Honesty/Dishonesty Policy)

 

 

VI.               ACCESS TO THE INTERNET FROM CERRITOS:

Students are given STUDENT IDs WHEN REGISTERING FOR CLASSES.  This username allows you access to the campus network and the internet as a free service for enrolling at Cerritos College

 

If you will be using computers at Cerritos College, go to the CAI (Computer Assisted Instruction) lab in the basement of the library building to activate your account. (accounts are deleted at the end of each semester).

 

PASSWORDS are also required.  The first time that you log onto the system you will be asked for a PASSWORD.  Type in the password given to you by the CAI staff member.  Then you will be asked to make up a NEW PASSWORD.  Think of a password that is not your name or something too obvious.  It must be 6 or more letters and/or numbers long.  WRITE DOWN YOUR PASSWORD!!!

 

VII.              STUDENT/TEACHER INTERACTION:

v     Lecture classes will not meet in a classroom.  You are responsible for completing the assignments on time and are responsible for contacting me regularly.  Follow the syllabus, check your email regularly and login to TalonNet/PageOut regularly in order to stay up-to-date with your assignments.

v     When sending an email to me, next to “Subject” type your name, the class you are in and the purpose of the email message.  Examples: John Smith, PE 141, extra credit OR John Smith, PE 141, problem.  If you do not address your email appropriately there may be a delay in response.

v     When I receive your email, I will store your email messages in a personal file under your name until the end of the semester.  I suggest that you always CC a copy to yourself and save the responses I send to you.

v     You will be expected to communicate with the class and/or me once a week.  The weekly assignments are listed in PageOut under the grade book and the Discussion Board.  The assignments will be quizzes, discussion board questions, a written paper, and Exams.

v     When responding to discussion board assignments make sure you include your name (either in the subject line or body of your posting) in order to receive credit.  You are also required to respond to at least two of your classmate’s postings.  Each of your responses/postings must be between 3-10 sentences.  You will be graded on the content of your discussion board posting.  So please put thought into your postings.

v     If you send attachments, please send them as word or word perfect documents.  Make sure you have an updated virus protection program on your computer.

v     You may also turn items, such as extra credit, in to the physical education office.  Please ask the secretary to place items in my mailbox.

 

VIII.            REMINDERS:

a.      Log onto TalonNet/PageOut at least twice a week to check for announcements.

b.      Check your email regularly.

c.      Read the chapters in your textbook for each unit exam.

d.      Prepare for the exams by using the study tools (practice quizzes, flashcards etc.)

e.      Complete online discussions, quizzes and assessments by 11:55 pm on the due date.

f.        Include your name when posting to the discussion board.

g.      Complete and submit extra credit by December 10th.

 

IX.               CLASS SCHEDULE:

 

YOU MUST COMPLETE THE MANDATORY ORIENTATION BEFORE COMPLETING ANY OF THE COURSE ASSIGNMENTS.  PLEASE SEE MY WEBPAGE AT www.cerritos.edu/cedwards TO COMPLETE THE ORIENTATION.  ORIENTATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY AUGUST 23, 2009

 

ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE BY 11:55PM ON THE DUE DATE!

 

Assignment Due Date

Assignment

What you should be working on this week

SUNDAY,

August 23rd

 

All orientation requirements completed Including orientation Discussion Board.

DISCUSSION BOARD (DB): Introduce yourself to the class.  Be sure to include your name

 

Responses to classmates due 8/25.

Reading Chapter 1

THURSDAY,

August 27th

QUIZ: Chapter 1

 

Reading Chapter 1

MONDAY,

August 31st

 

DISCUSSION BOARD (DB #1): Write three goals you would like to achieve this semester.  Two goals should be related to the physical component of health. The 3rd goal can be related to any of the components of health.  Be sure to include your name.

 

Response to classmates due 9/2 .

Reading Chapter 2

THURSDAY,

September 3rd

QUIZ: Chapter 2

 

Reading Chapter 2

THURSDAY,

September 10th

QUIZ: Chapter 3

 

Reading Chapter 3

THURSDAY,

September 17th

QUIZ: Chapter 11

 

Reading Chapter 11

THURSDAY,

September 24th

EXAM: Unit 1 (Chapters 1,2,3,11)

(available from 9/22 @ 5:00am to 9/24 @ 11:55pm)

 

Study for Exam

THURSDAY,

October 1st

QUIZ: Chapter 6

 

Reading Chapter 6


 

THURSDAY,

 October 8th

 

DISCUSSION BOARD (DB #2): Discuss how you are doing with the goals you set in DB #1.  List some tools you are using to help you achieve success. Or list some barriers you are facing making it difficult for you to succeed.  Be sure to include your name.

 

Response to classmates due 10/10.

Reading Chapter 4

THURSDAY,

October 15th

QUIZ: Chapter 8

 

Reading Chapter 8

Writing Internet Project

THURSDAY,

October 22nd

DISCUSSION BOARD (DB #3): List and explain three tips you will try for eating healthier (Hint: a tip is not simply recommending that we eat more vegetables, but suggesting a creative way to help us actually eat our vegetables).  Be sure to include your name.

 

Response to classmates due 10/24

Reading Chapter 9

Writing Internet Project

MONDAY,

October 26th

INTERNET PROJECT

 

 

THURSDAY,

October 29th

EXAM: Unit 2 (Chapters 6,4,8,9)

(available from 10/27 @ 5:00am to 10/29 @ 11:55pm)

Studying for Exam

THURSDAY,

November 5th

QUIZ: Chapter 5

 

Reading Chapter 5

THURSDAY,

November 12th

QUIZ: Chapter 10

 

Reading Chapter 10

THURSDAY,

November 19th

DISCUSSION BOARD (DB #4): Describe three stressors in your life and how you would like to mange them to decrease your stress level. Be sure to include your name.

 

Response to classmates due 11/21

Reading Chapter 10

THURSDAY,

December 3rd

QUIZ: Chapter 12

 

Reading Chapter 12

THURSDAY,

December 7th

QUIZ: Chapter 15

 

Reading Chapter 15


 

THURSDAY,

December 10th

DISCUSSION BOARD (DB #5): How successful were you in achieving your goals this semester.  If you did not achieve your goals, why?  Write three goals you would like to achieve after the semester is over.  Two goals should be related to the physical component of health. Be sure to include your name.

 

Response to classmates due 12/12

Studying for Exam

THURSDAY,

December 10th 

Extra Credit due

 

THURSDAY,

December 17th

EXAM: Unit 3 (Chapters 5,10,12.15)

(available from 12/15 @ 5:00am to 12/17@ 11:55pm)

 

Studying for Exam