Page| PEP 470/502 DESIGNS FOR FITNESS Division of Physical Performance and Development Instructor: Suzanne Schneider, Ph.D. Semester: Spring 2002 Graduate Assistant: Derek Marks, M.S. Office: Johnson Center room #126 Office Phone: 277-5248 Lab Phone: 277-2658 E-mail: sschneid@unm.edu Office hours: M: 2:30 to 4:30; W: 1:30 to 4:30 Other days/hours available by appointment Class Times: MW 9:00 to 9:50; F 8:00 to 9:50 Class Location: JC B100 lectures and Exercise Physiology Laboratory Prerequisites: PEP 277 (Kinesiology), PEP 289 (Test Measurements), PEP 326 (Exercise Physiology) COURSE DESCRIPTION This course covers laboratory and field tests used to assess physical fitness components as well as principles of exercise prescription. Test results are used to develop individualized exercise prescriptions to improve cardio-respiratory fitness, muscular fitness, body weight and body composition, flexibility and stress levels. COURSE OBJECTIVES 1. To develop knowledge and principles of physical fitness assessment and exercise prescription. 2. To familiarize the student with various exercise and conditioning programs for development of each physical fitness component. 3. To familiarize the student with various principles and programs for weight management. 4. To provide the opportunity for practical experiences in using field and laboratory tests for the appraisal of physical fitness status and the design of exercise-conditioning and weight management programs. 5. To provide the student with the opportunity to design individualized physical fitness programs. 6. OPTIONAL: prepare for ACSM Health Fitness Instructor certification. (contact Christine Mermier 277-2658) INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES The instructor will use the following strategies during the course of instruction: Computerized/digital lecture presentations Computerized/digital oral/written quizzes Quizzes, laboratory, and study assignments Class discussion Demonstrations and laboratory experiences Guest lecturers RATIONALE FOR THE COURSE The course is closely associated with the College of Education Mission in “the study and practice of education through teaching, research, and service.” It is the goal of the Exercise Science Program and College of Education to “prepare students for participation in a complex and challenging society.” The mission of the college of education is posted at: www.unm.edu/mission.htm COURSE TEXTBOOK Heyward, V., Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription (3rd Edition) Human Kinetics Publishers, 1997. Supplemental Texts: ACSM Guidelines, 6th Edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2000. Designing Resistance Training Programs, SJ Fleck and WJ Kraemer, 2nd Edition, Human Kinetics, 1997. Nieman, D.C. Exercise Testing and Prescription. Mayfield Publishing Company, Mountain View, CA, 1999. EVALUATION AND GRADING A. Written Exams (40 pts) 1. Exam I 2. Exam II 3. Exam III 4. Exam IV B. Laboratory Experiences and Skills (10 pts) 1. Attendance at laboratory sessions and participation in laboratory discussions are mandatory. 2. Assisting other class members with lab testing for class projects. List names of assistants when handing in paperwork. (9 labs with a minimum of 3 assists for full credit). 3. Completion of laboratory and written reports. Reports are ALWAYS due at the next class following the lab experience. C. I am my own FIRST CLIENT (5 pts) This is found: CLICK HERE This is due the end of the 15th week of the semester, May 3, 2002. D. Class project (40 pts) Phase I: Health and Lifestyle Assessment (5 pts) Phase II: CR Fitness Assessment/Aerobic Exercise Program (15 pts) Phase III: Body Composition Assessment (10 pts) Phase IV: Strength and Flexibility Assessment, Resistance Training Program, Stretching Exercises (10 pts) E. Unscheduled Quizzes (5 pts) F. Abstracts and Presentations GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY (15 pts) Three research abstracts and one presentation F. GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY Abstracts and Presentations (15 pts) Three research abstracts and one presentation G. Grading Scale
Make-up Policy: No make-up exams, quizzes, etc. without written medical (or similar) excuse. Quizzes may be given at the beginning or end of class. Students must be in attendance for the entire class to get quiz credit. Extra Credit: Students may receive extra credit (up to 10 points) through extra projects or participation in research projects throughout the semester. Special Needs: Qualified students with special needs should see the instructor as soon as possible. Professional Courtesy: Please make sure you turn off all cellular phones and audio-activated pagers in class. Students are expected to be on time for class and stay until the end of class. Academic Integrity: Academic dishonesty defined from the UNM Student Code of Conduct: “dishonesty in quizzes, tests or assignments; claiming credit for work not done or done by others; hindering the academic work of other students; misrepresenting academic or other professional qualifications within or without the University; and nondisclosure or misrepresentation in filling out applications or other University records.” The Exercise Science faculty support the importance of academic integrity. A student violating academic dishonesty guidelines will receive an “F” for the course. A second violation will result in the student being withdrawn from the Exercise Science program. Laboratory Assignments: Laboratory assignments are due on the next class meeting. No lab assignments will be accepted after this meeting. I am my FIRST Client: The goal of “I am my FIRST Client” is to experience first hand the exercise assessment process. All students will complete on themselves the following: 1) Health/Lifestyle Assessment, 2) One Field and one laboratory CR Fitness Assessment, 3) One Body Composition Method Assessment, 4) A Muscular Strength Assessment, and 5) a Flexibility Assessment. No exercise prescription is required for this project. Tentative Schedule Week 1: Jan 14 M: Intro./Physical activity and disease Chapter 1 Jan 16 W: Health/lifestyle evaluation Chapter 2 Jan 18 F: Assessing HR/BP/ECG Chapter 3 Week 2 Jan 21 M: Holiday Jan 23 W: Principles of physical fitness testing Chapter 3 Jan 25 F: Lab #1: HR/BP/ECG ASSESSMENT Week 3 Jan 28 M: Principles of exercise prescription Chapter 3 Jan 30 W: Guidelines/conducting graded exercise testing Chapter 4 Feb 1 F: LAB #2: DEMONSTRATION OF MAX GXT Week 4 Feb 4 M: Submaximal graded exercise testing Chapter 4 Feb 6 W: Conducting submaximal GXT Chapter 4 Feb 8 F: EXAM I (Health/fitness screening and max GXT) PROJECT: PART I DUE Week 5 Feb 11 M: Cardiorespiratory field tests Chapter 4 Feb 13 W: Designing aerobic exercise programs Chapter 5 Feb 15 F: LAB #3: DEMONSTRATION OF SUBMAX GXT Week 6 Feb 18 M: Designing aerobic exercise prog. (cont.) Chapter 5 Feb 20 W: Aerobic exercise program-case study Chapter 5 Feb 22 F: LAB #4: DEMONSTRATION OF HYDROSTATIC WEIGHING Week 7 Feb 25 M: Graduate Student abstracts and presentations Feb 27 W: Body composition models Chapter 8 Mar 1 F: EXAM II (submax GXT, CR field tests, designing aerobic exercise fitness programs) PROJECT: PART II DUE Week 8 Mar 4 M: Skinfolds method Chapter 8 Mar 6 W: BIA method Chapter 8 Mar 8 F: LAB #5: SKF Week 9 HOLIDAYS (Mar 11-15) Week 10 Mar 18 M: Circumferences and skeletal diameters Chapter 8 Mar 20 W: Weight management & practices Chapter 9 Mar 22 F: LAB #6 & 7: CIRCUMFERENCES & BIA Week 11 Mar 25 M: Weight management & practices (cont.) Chapter 9 Mar 27 W:Assessing energy intake, needs & expenditure Chapter 9 Mar 29 F: Designing weight loss programs Chapter 9 Week 12 Apr 1 M: Designing weight gain programs Chapter 9 Apr 3 W: Designing programs to improve body composition Chapter 9 Apr 5 F: EXAM III: Body comp & weight management PROJECT: PART III DUE Week 13 Apr 8 M: Graduate student Apr 10 W: Assessing muscular fitness Chapter 6 Apr 12 F: LAB #8: Muscular fitness testing using Free weights Week 14 Apr 15 M: Designing resistance training programs Chapter 7 Apr 17 W: Designing resistance training programs Chapter 7 Apr 19 F: Effects of resistance training/resistance exercise demo Chapter 7 Week 15 Apr 22 M: Assessing flexibility Chapter 10 Apr 24 W: Designing stretching program Chapter 10 Apr 26 F: LAB #9: Assessing flexibility PROJECT: PART IV DUE “I am my FIRST Client” DUE Week 16 Apr 29 M: Low back care exercise programs Chapter 10 May 1 W: Exercise/stress management technique Chapter 11 May 3 F: Graduate student abstr. & presentations EXAM IV is on Wednesday, May 8th , from 7:30 to 9:30. HFI Exam: May 17-18 |
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