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EF205 Scientific Foundations of Exercise and Fitness

EF205 Scientific Foundations of Exercise and Fitness. Instructor: Heather Reiseck, MS, ATC. Today’s Agenda. Introductions Review Course Policies and Procedures (Syllabus) Course Topics Overview Lecture Summary and Q & A. Where in the WORLD are you?. Course Materials.

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EF205 Scientific Foundations of Exercise and Fitness

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  1. EF205 Scientific Foundations of Exercise and Fitness Instructor: Heather Reiseck, MS, ATC

  2. Today’s Agenda • Introductions • Review Course Policies and Procedures (Syllabus) • Course Topics Overview • Lecture • Summary and Q & A

  3. Where in the WORLD are you?

  4. Course Materials • Software: Microsoft Word is required for all Kaplan Courses • Text: Fitness Professional’s Handbook 5th Edition • Author: Edward Howley and B. Don Franks • Text: Fit To Be Well, Essential Concepts • Author: Thygerson & Thygerson

  5. Course Description • This course familiarizes students with the scientific basis of exercise and fitness physiology, and related human anatomy including cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology. Students learn energy metabolism as it relates to exercise and how aging affects human physiology, exploring current strategies in exercise and fitness training to facilitate disease prevention and healthy aging.

  6. Course Outcomes • Upon successfully completing this course, you will be able to: • Describe the components of physical fitness and performance • Define the process for evaluating health status • Discuss energy metabolism and activity related changes • Correlate cardio-respiratory fitness guidelines with exercise and fitness requirements • Evaluate current strategies used in aerobic and anaerobic training

  7. Course Communications • General Questions Area • AIM: HReiseckKaplan • Email: hreiseck@kaplan.edu • Voicemail: 206-203-0896

  8. Assignments • There are two major projects due in Units 8 (400pts) and 9 (100pts). • Your final project (unit 9) involves a trip to your local fitness center • Most of your weekly exercises require your Fit to Be Well book and involve conducting and interpreting lab results • Quizzes MUST be finished by end of day on Tuesdays

  9. Rubrics

  10. Early Postings Are Critical Discussion Board Participation Rubric Students are expected to post: ·         A Minimum of three posts per unit discussion thread. o   one post in response to the instructor’s question by EOD Saturday o   two posts in response to two classmates by EOD Tuesday, end of unit

  11. Late Policy • Late work will NOT be accepted unless there are clear and compelling extenuatingcircumstances. • You must contact your instructor immediately—prior to the assignment/exam/quiz due-date unless prevented from doing so by emergency circumstances.

  12. Late Policy • Examples of extenuating circumstances are serious personal and/or family illness/hospitalization, death in the family, weather-related evacuation/emergencies, work emergencies, and issues related to active military assignment. • Personal computer/software/internet connectivity issues and course blocks are not considered extenuating circumstances.

  13. Seminar Participation • Small Group • Try your best to make it • We will learn more from each other during these discussions

  14. Plagiarism and Citing Sources • You MUST use APA formatting and style for your papers. • You MUST cite your sources---EVERY assignment should at a minimum cite your textbooks for this course. • If you have questions regarding APA format and citations, check out the Writing Center • Be sure to review the Plagiarism Policy

  15. Netiquette---’Internet Etiquette’ • Wait to respond to a message that upsets you and be careful of what you say and how you say it. • Be considerate. Inappropriate communication will not be tolerated. • Never post a message that is in all capital letters -- it comes across to the reader as SHOUTING! • Keep messages short and to the point. • Always practice good grammar, punctuation, and composition. • Keep in mind that threaded discussions are meant to be constructive exchanges. • Be respectful and treat everyone as you would want to be treated yourself. • Use spell check!

  16. Syllabus Questions?

  17. Why are people confused about the type and amount of physical activity that is recommended?

  18. So, what are the physical activity and exercise recommendations?

  19. PA for minimum of 30 min/day 3-5d/week of vigorous activity 3 d/week flexibility and resistance training Cut down on sedentary activities ***50% of the US population does NOT meet minimum recommendations for PA*** So, what are the physical activity and exercise recommendations?

  20. PA vs Exercise What’s the difference?

  21. What are the components of physical fitness?

  22. What are the components of physical fitness? CVF Muscular Strength Muscular Endurance Flexibility Body composition

  23. What are the components of performance?

  24. What are the components of performance? Agility Balance Coordination Power Speed

  25. The PA and Exercise Continuum Unhealthy Health Fitness Performance

  26. Quiz Tips • Know about • Leading causes of death in US • Major health goals • PA vs Exercise • Risk factors for heart disease • Components of health, fitness and performance

  27. Wrap Up • Summary • Q & A

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