Page| PEP 305 Teaching Exercise Department of Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences Instructor: Len Kravitz, Ph.D. Office: JC 1160 E-mail: lkravitz@unm.edu Web Site: www.unm.edu/~lkravitz (UNM > Teaching Exercise) Class Times: MW 8:00-8:50 am, Some Arranged Meetings for Special lectures Class Location: Johnson Gym Main Arena Office Hrs: Mon/Wed 2:00-4:00pm and by appointment Prerequisite: PEP 277 Kinesiology and PEP 326 Exercise Physiology (Must have completed!) and be admitted into the Exercise Science Program I. COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the educational concepts, performance techniques, program design, and leadership skills needed to teach instructor-led exercise programs and design personal training programs. The course will include basic analysis and application of safe and effective exercise procedures for all fitness levels II. OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of the course the student should be able to: A. Apply the principles of aerobic and anaerobic training to various instructor-led exercise settings with and without music accompaniment. B. Understand various exercise warm-up techniques including active vs. slow stretch, rhythmic vs. ballistic, and the specific muscle groups involved. C. Understand how to develop and administer low, moderate, and high intensity instructor-led exercise programs for various populations. D. Demonstrate the knowledge how to identify, modify and correct high-risk exercise movements. E. Demonstrate the knowledge how to develop an appropriate sequence of movement in a instructor-led exercise program: to include methods of linear transitions, combination techniques, and building sequence development. F. Demonstrate how to modify instructor-led exercise programs for special health and physical concerns. G. Demonstrate the knowledge how to develop, design and implement resistance training programs for healthy adults. H. Demonstrate and apply a strong understanding of resistance training exercises I. Apply basic biomechanics principles to resistance training exercise III. COURSE CONTENT A. Review applied anatomy and kinesiology of exercise movement B. Define specific terminology to small group training, instructor-led exercise and personal training programs C. Review selecting, counting and mixing various music selections D. Design class warm-up, cardio-warm-up, aerobic phase (low-impact, combo-impact, step, and other modalities), conditioning exercises, aerobic cool-down, and stretching methods E. Safety considerations of different abilities and age groups F. Skill, combination, and routine development of various exercise programs G. Application of muscular fitness and flexibility training programs H. Training and performance of selected health/fitness classes IV. INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES A. Lecture, discussion, demonstration and performance B. Individual and group practice C. Class and video evaluation/observation D. Handout, audio-visual materials and WEB-based instructional resources E. Outside reading and outside movement skill practice F. Written test and physical performance evaluation V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS A. Class participation in all DAILY activities is a required aspect of this class. Students need to come DRESSED APPROPRIATELY IN WORKOUT GEAR (i.e., comfortable fitting exercise tops, shorts or sweats, and exercise shoes). B. Outside reading assignments C. Observations of two different health fitness instructors D. Final practical E. Teaching/personal training proficiency skills F. Exercise leadership skills practice G. Resistance training instructional book H. Note: No late projects accepted unless arrangements made in advance with instructor (due to travel or athletic team competition). VI. RATIONALE OF COURSE The employment of exercise scientists who possess an undergraduate or Masters degree in Exercise Science mainly occurs in the fitness or clinical exercise physiology setting. These employment opportunities are based partially on the need to conduct exercise programs to "apparently healthy" or "at risk" individuals. To do this task correctly and safely, the student may be required to have experience in leading instructor-led exercise programs. This course is closely associated with the College of Education Core Values 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." VII. TEXT: No textbook is required for this class. VIII. EVALUATION
Note: Each unexcused class absence (or late arrival) results in a 4-pt deduction from the student's TOTAL PT. score. A student having 4 late arrivals or 4 unexcused absences will be dropped from the class. WRITTEN excuses (such as medical appointment, athletic team away game, scheduled wedding, special event, etc.) should be made in advance (when possible)! Approved make-ups must be completed within 2 class meetings. No LATE papers/projects accepted. IX. GRADING SCALE
OBSERVATIONS: Students will observe two different teachers teaching an instructor-led exercise class (aerobics, step, spinning, aqua, etc.) and complete an observation assessment. Evaluation Forms can be downloaded off the web. 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 till 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 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. Topics Covered in Class (Note, each year the class moves at the pace of the class, so course topics are just listed) |
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