Division: MSAH

Subject Code: PE/Wellness Course #: PE 184

Course Title: Nutrition, Exercise and Weight Management

HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

FORM 335

Course Form 335 must be updated at least every five years per AP 765 to include, at a minimum, the following elements. [§335.2]

1.Digital Description:

Credit hours: 1.0

Lecture hours: 1.0

Lab hours:.67

BL: [__]⅓[__]½ [__]⅔[___] Other (Indicate fraction or percent)

2.Catalog Description:

Presents the basic principles of nutrition and exercise training for the purpose of weight management. Special emphasis is on the role of regular physical activity and exercise to maintain an optimal body weight for overall health and wellness.

Minimum Grade Required

3.Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Other:

4.Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

  • Identify and define the components of health related fitness and wellness
  • Identify health risk factors and major health issues associated with physical inactivity
  • Develop a plan of behavior change that improves health related fitness and enhances the components of wellness
  • Experience and gain through participation an appreciation of physical activity and exercise
  • Define and apply the principles of fitness training, in particular:
  • caloric expenditure required for a variety of activities
  • impact of aerobic and resistance exercise training on resting metabolic rate
  • Define and apply the principles of basic nutritional and caloric needs, in particular:
  • caloric intake versus caloric expenditure
  • caloric needs to meet basic nutritional recommendations
  • To participate in a variety of health-related fitness activities at moderate to vigorous intensity

5.Planned Sequence of Learning Activities

I.Introduction to Wellness, Fitness and Lifestyle Management

A.The Wellness Concept

B.Physical Fitness for Health

C. Active Lifestyles – Recommendations for Physical Activity

II.Principles of Physical Fitness/Exercise Training

A.SPORT FITT

B.Warm up/Cool down

C.Monitoring Exercise Intensity

1. Rate of Perceived Exertion

2. Calculation of Target Heart Rate

III.Health Related Component of Physical Fitness

A.Definitions

B.Health Benefits

IV.Basic Nutrition

A.Basic Nutrients

B.Metabolism

C.Energy Systems

D.Healthy Nutritional Choices versus Fad Diets

V. Weight Management – Theory to Practice

A.Caloric Balance

B.Role of Caloric Intake

C.Role of Exercise

6.Assessment of Student Learning

Exams, written assignments and attendance and active participation in physical activity

7.List of Texts, References, Selected Library Resources or other Learning Materials (code each item based on instructional use): C-Lecture/Laboratory, A-Lecture, B-Laboratory, LC-Lecture/Clinical, CLN-Clinical, I-Online,

BL-Blended, V-Videocourse, D-Independent Study, P-Private Lessons,

E-Internship, F-Cooperative Work-Study, FE-Field Experience. [These resources must be easily accessible to students.]

Fit & Well: Core Concepts and Labs in Physical Fitness and Wellness – Alternate Edition

Fahey, Insel, and Roth – most recent edition

8.Prepared by Faculty Member:Date:

Debra R. Morris 10/20/08

9.Approved by Department Chairperson:Date:

Debra R. Morris 10/20/08

10.Approved by Academic Division Dean: Christopher Fowler Date:

11/6/08

This course meets all reimbursement requirements of Chapter 335, subchapters A / B.

This course was developed, approved, and offered in accordance with the policies, standards, guidelines, and practices established by the College. It is consistent with the college mission.

If the course described here is a transfer course, it is comparable to similar courses generally accepted for transfer to accredited four-year colleges and universities.

11.Curriculum Coordinator: Catherine A. Lencioni

Date: 11/11/08

12.VP, Academic Affairs and Enrollment Management: R Young

Date: 22/22/08 E.V. Baehre 12/5/08

13.Original Date of course approval by the college:

14.Date(s) of subsequent reviews [Indicate change: Learning Outcomes; textbook(s)]:

12/1/04

Review and updated: 10/26/07; 1/11/08

Core Course Proposal Form

(Attach to Form B/335)

PE/Wellness 184 Nutrition, Exercise, and Weight Management

A.Knowledge Areas

For a course to be considered as meeting the requirements for the General Education Core, the course learning outcomes must relate to the knowledge area chosen.

II.Diversity

Physical Education/Wellness

Knowledge Area / Criteria / Associated Learning Outcomes
 / Diversity / Diversity courses must 1) reflect a broad understanding of the political, social, environmental, economic, cultural, or religious systems of the world; 2) prepare students to interact in a multi cultural or cross-cultural environment; and 3) help students to develop attitudes that allow them to respect and appreciate cultures other than their own.
 / Physical Education/Wellness / Wellness courses must reflect the concept of health that balances physical, spiritual, social, emotional, intellectual, and environmental dimensions. /
  1. Identify and define the components of health related fitness and wellness
  2. Identify health risk factors and major health issues associated with physical inactivity
  3. Develop a plan of behavior change that improves health related fitness and enhances the components of wellness.
  4. Experience and gain, through participation, an appreciation of physical activity and exercise

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