Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
Course Syllabus
- TITLE OF COURSE: Active Living Every Day - PE1061
- COURSE DESCRIPTION:1 hour lab, 1 contact hour per week. A variety of behavior change strategies will be discussed to help fit physical activity into a busy schedule. Addresses the root causes of physical inactivity and focuses on the skills needed to establish a lifelong habit of physical activity. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
- PROGRAM AND DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: The Seward County Community College/Area Technical School physical education program will broaden the understanding of fitness for life by providing general education, appropriate technology, and professional development opportunities that promote a healthy lifestyle.
- TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS: Blair, Steven N., Active Living Every Day participant package , Human Kinetics, 2006.
- SCCC/ATS OUTCOMES:
- Outcome #1 -Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained to real life situations.
- Outcome #2 -Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes and situations.
- Outcome #5 -Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
- Outcome #6
-Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
- Outcome #9 -Exhibit workplace skills that include respect for other, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honesty, positive attitude, judgment, and responsibility.
- COURSE OUTCOMES:
- To become more physically active and to stay physically active for a lifetime.
- To recognize the benefits of regular physical activity.
- To recognize and identify your readiness for change.
- To increase self-esteem
- To improve mental outlook
- To improve flexibility
- To develop strength in bones, joints and muscles
- To develop habits that will help to maintain a healthy weight
- TOPICAL COURSE OUTLINE:
- Assessments
- Identifying the need for change
- Fitness Orientation
- Personalizing an Activity Plan
- Identifying Barriers
- Physical Activity and Calories
- Setting Goals
- Enlisting Support and Gaining Confidence
- Learning New Activities
- Avoiding Pitfalls
- Defusing Stress
- Monitoring Activity
- Managing Time
- New Activities
- Making Changes and Planning
- INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
- Reading and writing assignments
- Web based and classroom management system
- Video
- Class Instruction
- Fitness Assessment
- INSTRUCTIONAL AND RESOURCE MATERIALS:
- Health articles
- Newsletters
- Internet
- Text
- METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: Methods of assessing the general course outcomes and the specific course competencies include attendance, participation, and assignments.
- SCCCATS Outcome #1 will be based on attendance and participation
- SCCC/ATS Outcome #2 will be based on a written assignment and daily journals of how physical activity pertains to your life.
- SCCC/ATS Outcome #5 will be based on how you apply these activities to your life.
- SCCC/ATS Outcome #6 will be based on proper use of the machines and the classroom management system.
- SCCC/ATS Outcome #9 will be based on attendance, punctuality of assignments and working with others.
- ADA STATEMENT:
If you believe that you are entitled to special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Dean of Student Services at 620-417-1016 or visit the office located in the Hobble Academic Building.
Syllabus Reviewed: March 2014