Introduction to Exercise Science
MOVP 0100 006 Fall 2008
Dr. Melissa Roti, mroti@wsc.ma.edu (or email via
PLATO)
572-5665,
Online availability:
Weekdays, ~8am-8pm;
Sundays ~afternoon/evening
IMPORTANT! There will be 4 Mandatory IN-PERSON
meetings for this course on Mondays, 1:40-2:55pm at the following
dates/locations:
September 8, 2008-Woodward Center
Comp. Lab rm 240 (1st class)
September 29, 2008-Woodward Center
Field House (CV Lab)
October 20, 2008-Woodward Center
Dance Studio (Flexibility Lab)
November 3, 2008-Woodward Center
Fitness Center (Muscle Lab)
Required
Text-Corbin, CB et al. (2008, 14th
ed.) Concepts of Physical Fitness: Active Lifestyles for Wellness McGraw-Hill
Publishers.
Course Description: Through observation and experimentation, students
will examine the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and energy systems of the
body and the impact of exercise on their functioning. The effect of changing one’s own personal
exercise habits on risk factors for cardiovascular disease, body composition,
longevity and quality of life will be explored. This is a very practical course
where students will learn many skills to improve their overall health and
wellness.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student will
be able to understand and/or demonstrate the following:
The meaning of
physical fitness and its importance to individual and public health.
The effect of
exercise on the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and energy systems.
The ability to
assess their own cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular
endurance, flexibility, body composition and energy intake.
The ability to
interpret their assessment measurements and develop a safe and effective
exercise program that follows the basic principles of training.
The ability to
assess their own nutritional diet and recognize the impact of various types of
foods, vitamins, and minerals on the body.
The ethical issues
surrounding ergogenic aids, diet and weight control and supplement use.
The issues
related to being an informed consumer of fitness/health products.
The impact of
stress on health and how to manage it.
Course Evaluation: (7) Quizzes, (9) Asynchronous Discussions, (3) Lab
Reports, (1) Wellness Paper, (1) Presentation
Student Expectations:
Students are expected to
be physically able to participate in a minimum level of physical activities due
to the laboratory (lab) component. Attendance at labs are mandatory, there will
be no make-ups. Discussions will be open for 1 week (Monday to Monday) and
quizzes will be open for 6 days (Thursday to Tuesday). It is expected that
assignments be submitted on time (late assignments will receive a 10% deduction
each day they are late; they will not be accepted once those assignments have
been graded) and that students exhibit academic honesty. It is the student’s
responsibility to address any technology related issues through CIT (X8142) or
Computer Services (XHELP). NOTE: It is
the student’s responsibility to make initial contact with the instructor either
via e-mail, phone or as directed in the course site. Student must have a valid working email
address on file with the instructor. If a student has any special needs
please contact me directly so that I may work to accommodate them.