Description:

This course is designed to provide an effective exercise circuit system to help the student develop overall muscle tone and cardiovascular conditioning. Handouts emphasizing the value of developing a total lifetime fitness attitude and optional lectures are available to enhance the student's knowledge of the benefits of a lifetime fitness program. This course requires an initial orientation/assessment. After the assessment, the class becomes an open-lab format by arrangement. 2 hrs./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. Explore, discuss and attain positive attitudes towards an exercise program.
2. Examine the benefits of regular exercise including: a) improved psychological functioning; b) increased efficiency of the heart and lungs; c) increased muscle strength and endurance; d) increased ability to adapt to stress; e) improved appearance
3. Perform prescribed fitness circuit.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Physical Fitness Assessment:
   A. The student will read and sign consent/release form
   B. The student will complete the physical assessment test.
   C. The student will review and discuss the fitness center policies and
procedures
   D. The student will review and explain the proper use of equipment

II. Exercise Program:
   A. The student will review and discuss the need for appropriate 
workout apparel.
   B. The student will demonstrate the proper check-in procedures.
   C. Demonstrate the proper warm-up routines for the following: Ride
bike, jump rope, jog or walk on treadmill.
   D. Demonstrate the proper stretching techniques.
   E. Demonstrate item II.c until a time that the student has reached
his/her exercise heart-rate zone.
   F. Demonstrate the use of the fitness circuit for a period of more than
20 minutes, while maintaining his/her exercise heart-rate zone.
   G. Review and demonstrate the proper cool-down procedures
   H. Review and demonstrate the proper check-out procedures.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

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

In-Class physical demonstration of competencies 40-60% of grade
Written Examinations                            20-30% of grade      
Skills Development Examinations                 20-30% of grade
Projects                                         0-10% of grade
Total                                             100%

In-class physical demonstration of the course competencies is evaluated
for each lifetime fitness course  (I, II, III, and IV) use time and
appropriate exercise heart-rate zone factors. 

Caveats:

1. Strenuous and/or potentially dangerous exercise.

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.