Description:

This course introduces students to the theory and principles upon which the concepts of lifetime fitness and wellness are based. Students will examine the relationship that exists between wellness and lifestyle behaviors. Individual self-assessments will be used to establish current health and fitness levels. 1 hr./wk. This course will meet the general education requirement for Health and/or Physical Education.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Identify and compare the components of fitness and wellness to lifestyle management.
2. Analyze the basic principles of physical fitness.
3. Investigate and explain Cardiorespiratory endurance and cardiovascular health.
4. Investigate and explain muscular strength and muscular endurance.
5. Outline the wellness benefits of flexibility.
6. Summarize the process of determining body composition.
7. Develop a complete fitness program.
8. Research and explain the basics of nutrition.
9. Discuss weight management.
10. Identify and discuss stress.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Fitness, wellness and your lifestyle management.
   A. List the components of wellness. 
   B. Assess the individuals lifestyle in relationship to fitness and
wellness.

II. Basic principles of physical fitness
   A. List the components of Physical Fitness.
   B. Describe the concept of “specificity” in physical training.
   C. Describe the concept of “progressive overload” in physical
training.
   D. Describe the concept of “reversibility” in physical training.
   E. Design an exercise program.
   F. Compare fitness benefits to health benefits.
   G. Calculate the individuals activity index.

III. Cardiorespiratory Endurance
   A. List and explain the benefits of Cardiorespiratory fitness.
   B. Assess and interpret an individuals Cardiorespiratory fitness.
   C. Develop a Cardiorespiratory endurance program.
 
IV. Muscular Strength and Muscular Endurance
   A. Describe the benefits of muscular strength.
   B. Explain the benefits of muscular endurance.
   C. Differentiate between muscular strength and muscular endurance.
   D. Assess and interpret an individuals muscular strength and muscular
endurance.
   E. Discuss the fundamentals of endurance weight training.
   F. Discuss the fundamentals of strength weight training.
   G. Develop a weight training program.

V. Flexibility
   A. List the benefits of flexibility exercises.
   B. Characterize the determining factors of flexibility.
   C. Assess and interpret an individuals flexibility.
   D. Create an individual flexibility program.

VI. The fitness program
   A. Investigate popular fitness programs.
   B. Review and redefine the individuals personal fitness program.

VII. Nutrition
   A. Define the components of a healthy diet.
   B. Discuss the varying presentations of nutritional guidelines.
   C. Apply nutritional principles to the individuals personal fitness
program.

VIII. Weight Management
   A. Outline health implications of an individual that is overweight or
obese.
   B. List factors that contribute to a weight problem.
   C. Dissect the problems with the search of the “perfect body”.
   D. Outline strategies for losing weight.
   E. Create an individual weight-management plan.

IX. Stress
   A. Determine what stress encompasses.
   B. Estimate the effect stress contributes to disease.
   C. Format a stress management program.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Tests and Final Exam            50-70% of grade
Projects                        20-50% of grade
Quizzes/Lab Assignment/Homework 15-25% of grade
Total:                            100%

Caveats:

1. Students will be asked to perform self-assessments on wellness components. These will be necessary in order to complete assignments and participate in class activities.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.