St. Gregory's University Syllabus

Fall Semester, 2001

PE 1121-1: Fundamentals of Aerobics

Instructor: Sharlyn Lowrey, Assistant Professor

Course Description: This course is designed to enhance cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and muscular endurance.

Instructor's Statement:

· Phone #878-5621

· Mailbox #375

· Office #413

· Email address – sklowrey@sgc.edu

· Schedule

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
9:30 – 10:45	Office	Foundations	Office	Foundations
11:00 – 11:50	Organization & Administration of HSS	Faculty Meetings	Senior Seminar	Faculty Committee Meetings
12:00 – 12:50	Lunch	Lunch	Internships	Sports Nutrition
1:00 – 1:50	Office	Exercise Testing Techniques	Office	Exercise Testing Techniques
2:00 – 2:50	Yoga	Office	Yoga	Office
3:00 – 3:50	Weight Training		Weight Training
4:30 – 5:30	Aerobics		Aerobics

Objectives:

· Students will learn the 5 key concepts of a total workout program.

· Students will learn that workouts done in an instructor based, group setting can still be individualistic in content.

· Students will learn a variety of aerobic activities and the benefits of cross training.

· Students will learn that aerobic workouts should be part of their lifestyle.

· Students will learn proper alignment, technique, and contraindicative exercises.

Textbook: None. Handouts will be given throughout the semester.

Grading Criteria: Students will be evaluated by

1)Class participation (5 points/class - student must attend at least 20 aerobic classes during the semester – 100 points)

2) Upkeep of a computerized exercise log (5 points/30 minute workout - student must workout an additional 2 times/week in addition to the required aerobic class - 150 points). Please use Word or Excel for your computerized log.

3)Emailing the computerized exercise log to me 4 times during the semester (25 points/email – 100 points total). Exercise logs are due by noon on September 14, October 12, November 16, and December 7.

4)A final exam (100 points) will be given during finals week. Date/Time to be determined.

Grading scale: 405-450 points = A

360-404 points = B

315-359 points = C

270-314 points = D

Below 270 points = F

Attendance & Tardiness Policy: In accordance with St. Gregory’s University policy, students will be sent a warning after two absences and are subject to being dropped from the class after the third absence. Tardiness will be addressed like absences.

Late Assignment Policy: The following policy will be implemented for late assignments.

Up to 1 day late – subtract 5%

2-4 days late – subtract 10%

5-7 days late – subtract 20%

8-10 days late – subtract 30%

10-12 days late – subtract 40%

12-15 days late – subtract 50%

Papers over 15 days late will not be accepted