CCBC, Fall 2014 WEBSS Wellness

PEFT 101 Cardio Fitness (CRN# 92186) Section ELA

I. Basic Course Information

A. Instructor: Susan Fenton
B. Office: WELL #5; Phone: 443-840-1575 ; E-mail: sfenton@ccbcmd.edu
C. Office Hours : M 12:30 - 1:30 & 4:30 5:30 p.m.; TR 9:00 9:30 a.m. & 12:30
1:30 p.m. or by appointment
D. Wellness Department Phone: 443-840-1889
E. Class Meeting Days: TR 9:35 10:55 a.m.
F. PEFT 101 is a three credit class. Students should expect to spend two hours
outside of class for every one hour in the classroom.
G. Text: Fit & Well; Core Concepts and Labs in Physical Fitness and Wellness, 10
th

edition by Fahey, Insel and Roth
H. Pre-requisite: RDNG 052 or LVR 2

II. Overall Course Objectives

A. Upon the completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Utilize the language of fitness, health and wellness in written and oral assignments
2. Evaluate fitness, health, and wellness related resources for accuracy
3. Identify human diversity as a factor in wellness potential
4. Compare and contrast a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds to identify
differences that may contribute to risk factors for developing chronic diseases
5. Examine personal health risk factors as they relate to age, genetics, lifestyle
choices, environmental influences, income and educational background
6. Explain the six dimensions of wellness as they relate to lifestyle behaviors
7. Assess their performance in the five health related components of fitness
8. Analyze the physiological adaptations that occur as a result of participation in a
fitness and wellness program
9. Determine the benefits of adopting a proactive and self-directed lifetime wellness
program
10. Analyze their lifestyle and incorporate a behavior change model that promotes
wellness
11. Create personal wellness goals

B. Major Topics

The Six Dimensions of Wellness
Assessment and Goal Setting
Fundamentals of Physical Fitness
Cardiovascular Health
Body Composition
Muscle Fitness
Flexibility
Nutrition Basics
Weight Management
Stress
Chronic Disease
Diverse Populations and the Dimensions of Wellness

C. Rationale

PEFT 101 (Cardio Fitness) is designed to improve the physical fitness level of the
individual using music, aerobic movements, resistance training, and a variety of activities
to motivate the individual to adhere to an exercise program for a life-long commitment.
Personal fitness is a fun and challenging activity for the beginner or seasoned exerciser.
This course is a platform for students to learn, self-evaluate, and make positive lifestyle
changes in their lives.

III. Evaluation

A. Course Requirements

Participation/Assignments/Quizes 80 pts
2 exams @ 100 pts. each 200 pts
Nutritional analysis 40 pts
Research project 40 pts
Personal Assessments & Goals 20 pts
Personal Assessments & Summary 20 pts
Total: 400 pts

B. Grading:
Based upon a total of 400 points, the total number of points needed to
achieve the following grades will be:

360 400 = A
320 359 = B
280 319 = C
240 279 = D
239 0 = F

C. Regular attendance is expected to obtain the benefits of the information presented in
this course. More than two absences will have a negative impact on your grade. For
each absence over two, 10 points will be deducted from your total accumulated points.

D. According to the Fall, 2014 Academic Calendar, the last day to drop with a 50%
refund OR change to an Audit is Tuesday, September 16, 2014. Students responsibilities
to earn the Audit designation can be found at:
https://ccbcsharepoint.ccbcmd.edu/policies/IT%20Policies/%20Procedures/Audit-Policy-
Update-Approved-June-2011-Effective-July-1-2012.pdf. If the requirements are not met,
the Audit will be changed to a Withdrawal. The last day to withdraw from a course is
Wednesday, November 5, 2014.

IV: Course Procedures

A. Special Procedures

The Community College of Baltimore County is committed to providing a high-quality
learning experience that results in growth of knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to
function successfully as a transfer student, in a career and as a citizen. To accomplish
this goal, we maintain high academic standards and expect students to accept
responsibility for their individual growth by attending classes, completing all
assignments, participating in class activities and preparing for tests.

B. For college wide syllabus policies such as the Code of Conduct related to
Academic Integrity and Classroom Behavior or the Audit/Withdrawal policy,
please go to the Syllabus Tab on MyCCBCpage.

C. Course-related concerns

Students wishing to express class-related concerns about the conduct of a course
instructor should adhere to the following process. If possible, students should first confer
with the faculty member involved. If that is impossible or unsatisfactory, concerns
should next be addressed to the discipline or Program Coordinator for the course in
question. (PEFT Coordinator, Candy Carr-Smith, 443-840-1705). If the issue remains
unsolved, students may then take concerns to the Department Chair (Debbie Hutchinson),
and then finally to the Dean (Tim Davis) of the appropriate school, if necessary. If the
faculty member is the discipline or Program Coordinator or Department Chair, then
concerns may be taken to the next appropriate level directly.

Students wishing to express non-class related concerns about the operations of the college
(for example, safety issues or harassment on campus) should contact the office of the
appropriate Campus Dean. Evening or weekend students may also contact the
appropriate Coordinator for Evening and Weekend Campus Service during off-hours.
More information can be learned from the following link:
http://www.ccbcmd.edu/catalog/senatepolicies/Student Concerns Policy.html.

D. Other Course Procedures

Students are expected to participate fully in every class. Therefore, students should:
- be on time
- turn off all cell phones, beepers, etc.
- be dressed to work out
- be prepared

Assignments are expected on the due date or sooner. Late assignments will have 5
points deducted for each class the assignment is not turned in. If an emergency arises,
please contact me on my office phone or email me as soon as you can.

It is my hope that you enjoy this class and find it to be meaningful. Feel free to contact
me at any time if you need help with materials, assignments, or any other issues you feel
are hindering your progress.



Important Dates

Classes begin: Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Last day to withdraw: Wednesday, November 5, 2015
Thanksgiving Holiday: Wednesday, November 26 Sunday, November 30, 2014
Last day of classes: Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Final Exam: Thursday, December 11, 2014 @ 9 a.m.