FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS
AND WELLNESS – HPE 1162-002C
DEPARTMENT OF EXTENDED LEARNING
© 2006-2007 Southwest Baptist University


Instructor:

Dr. Linda Wooderson

I.    Information about the Course

A.    Title:  Foundations of Physical Fitness and Wellness
B.    Course number:  HPE 1162
C.    Credit Hours:  2 Hours
D.    Description:  Study and participation in programs recommended for development of adult physical fitness.  Emphasis is on determining level of fitness, importance of fitness in total well being, nutrition and diet selection, monitoring effect of fitness activities, selection of fitness/wellness programs, stress management, and program implementation.  

II.    Text

Fahey, T.D., Insel, P.M. & Roth, W. T. (2007).  Fit & Well:  Core Concepts and Labs in Physical Fitness and Wellness, 7th edition.  New York:  McGraw-Hill.  ISBN# for text only is: 0073029084.

III.    Lesson Instructions – Four Lessons (110 points – 27.5 points each; 53% of Course Grade)
    
A. 110 points – 27.5 points each; 53% of Course Grade

Lesson One: Chapters 1-2

Lesson Two: Chapters 3-5

Lesson Three: Chapters 6-8

Lesson Four: Chapters 9-11

B. Questions should be answered in your own words.  Answers should be concise and to  the point. Please submit original question with your answer.

C. Lessons must be typewritten in Microsoft Word 97 or higher.

D. Lessons must be organized so I may readily find the answer.

1 - Save your lesson as a document using CCTCHPE1162Lesson#FullName. Where Lesson #  is the lesson your are submitting along with your  full name. Follow this guideline to name your assignment AND to place in your e-mail that notifies me that you have sent the assignment.

2 - Submit all lessons using the assignment feature found in Your Lesson folder which is under Course Documents. Do not submit lessons as an e-mail attachment.

E. E-mail me and let me know when you have submitted an assignment. If you don't do this, I will not know to go look for your items. You may e-mail me using the address found in (1) Faculty  Information or (2) Communication (send e-mail). Either way...inform me.

F: I will return your lessons graded.  You will find your lesson grades posted in your My Grades. Go to the Tools button and look under My Grades.

NOTE: You may find that a lesson will require a submission of an item (i.e. Labs) that is best suited to be postal mail to me. In such case, those items should be postal mailed to:

Dr. Linda Wooderson
Southwest Baptist University
1600 University Avenue
Bolivar, MO 65613

Your final lesson grade will be incomplete until all lesson components have been submitted.


IV.    Exam Instructions – Two Exams (
Exam #1 is 49 points; Exam #2 is 50 points; 47% of course grade)
 
A. 99 points – Exam #1 is 49 points; Exam #2 is 50 points; 47% of course grade.

Exam One: Chapters 1-5

Exam Two: Chapters 6-11

The exams are multiple choice.  Both are in an online format. The first exam is available after lessons one and two are completely submitted; the second exam is available after lessons three and four are completely submitted. Upon completing an exam, you will find your exam grades posted in your My Grades. Go to the Tools button and look under My Grades.

B. Please secure access to your exams by following the directions in your course.

C. There are several practice quizzes. Please follow the instructions in your course.


Welcome to the Course!

If you have course content questions, please e-mail me at the address at the Faculty Information button. I will attempt to answer your e-mail within 48 hours.

Best to you in this course!