Department of Physical Education

PHED 131 Step Aerobics

Spring 2011

Course Description

This course is an introduction to the components of physical fitness through aerobic training. Cross-training activities will include circuit/interval training, body sculpting, and step workouts.

One academic unit of credit, no prerequisite.

Course Objectives

To gain the knowledge and understanding of:
1.  The five components of physical fitness.
2.  Basic anatomy, exercise physiology, and wellness principles.
3.  Basic diet & nutrition information.
4. The importance of exercise as a lifestyle. / To learn and develop the following skills:
1.  How to assess and improve fitness level.
2.  How to develop an individual fitness program.
3.  The basic steps utilized in step aerobics.
4. How to appraise/critique an aerobics class.

Textbook

Bishop, J.G. (2008). Fitness Through Aerobics, 7th Ed. San Francisco, CA: Pearson Benjamin Cummings.

ISBN# 0-8053-4617-1

*The textbook is on reserve at the Leavey Library under PHED 131, Instructor: Staff

Participation/Performance

Timely and consistent attendance is imperative in order to improve overall fitness and to obtain supplemental course information. Failure to attend class will impact your final grade.

Equipment

USC student id, proper workout attire, water, towel, notebook and pen/pencil.

Evaluation Criteria 250 total points

Cognitive: 50% / Psychomotor: 50%
Assignment (25 points) / 10% / Fitness Profile (15 points) / 6%
Midterm (50 points) / 20% / Group Project (10 points) / 4%
Final Exam (50 points) / 20% / Class Performance (100 points) / 40%

If you are absent on a day that an assignment is due, you must still get the assignment in on time.

Late assignments accepted at ½ credit. Exam make-ups will not be given. Extra credit is not available.

Academic Accommodations

Any student requesting academic accommodations based on a disability are required to register with Disability Services and Programs (DSP) each semester. A letter of verification for approved accommodations can be obtained from DSP. Please be sure the letter is delivered to me (the instructor) as early in the semester as possible. DSP is located in Student Union (STU) 301 and is open 8:30am-5:00pm Monday-Friday. The phone number for DSP is (213) 740-0776.

Academic Integrity

Students who violate University standards of academic integrity are subject to disciplinary sanctions, including failure in the course and suspension from the University. Since dishonesty in any form harms the individual, other students and the University, academic integrity policies will be strictly enforced. I expect you will familiarize yourself with the Academic Integrity guidelines found in the current SCampus.

PHED 129a - Aerobics Course Outline
(subject to change without notice)
/ Monday / Wednesday

Week 1

Aug 27 & 29

/ Course Outline / Chapters 4 & 9
Fitness Components & Exercise Principles
Rhythmic Aerobics: Variations & Styles

Week 2

Sept 3 & 5

/ No Class – Labor Day /

Chapter 5

The Aerobic Target Zone

Week 3

Sept 10 & 13

/ A #1 (Exercise Prescription) due / Fitness Pre-Testing
Fitness Test Worksheet due
Chapters 1 & 6
Aerobics, Wellness, & You!
Setting Goals & Reaching Your Dream

Friday, September 15

/

Last Day to Register, ADD/DROP class without mark of “W”, &/or change to P/NP or Audit

Week 4

Sept 17 & 19 / Chapter 8
Warm-Up/Cool-Down: Flexibility
A #2 (Goals) due / Chapter 13 – Nutrition: Nutrients

Week 5

Sept 24 & 26
/ Chapter 13 – Nutrition: Nutrients / Chapter 13 – Nutrition: Food Guide Pyramid

Week 6

Oct 1 & 3
/ Chapter 13 – Nutrition: Food Labels /
Chapter 13 – Nutrition: Obesity/Body Comp.
A #3 (Food Label) due

Week 7

Oct 8 & 10
/ Chapter 13 – Nutrition: Weight Management /
Just Exercise!

Week 8

Oct 15 & 17
/ Midterm Review(exercise first ½ / review second ½) /
MIDTERM (location TBA)
(Chapters 1, 4, 5, 6, & 8)
Bring pencil & calculator.

Week 9

Oct 22 & 24
/ Just Exercise!

Week 10

Oct 29 & 31
/ Chapter 10 – Body Toning Through Resistance Exercises / Muscle Sculpting
Appendix 1 – Muscles of the Body

Week 11

Nov 5 & 7
/ Just Exercise!
Week 12
Nov 12 & 14
/
Chapter 14 – Prevention & Care
/ Work on Group Project

Friday, November 16

/

Last Day to DROP class with mark of “W”

Week 13

Nov 19 & 21
/ Fitness Post-Testing
Fitness Test Worksheet due / No Class – Happy Thanksgiving!
Week 14
Nov 26 & 28 / Group Project Presentations
(Practice first 15 minutes.) / Finish Group Project Presentations
(Exercise if there is time.)

Week 15

Nov 3 & 5
/
Final Review
(exercise first ½ / review second ½)
A #4 (Goal Reflection) due /
FINAL (location TBA)
(Chapters 13, 10, 14, & muscles)
Bring pencil & calculator.