Class Syllabus

HEALTH & LIFETIME ACTIVITIES - HLAC

ZUMBA 1035-006/008 (LW) - FALL 2012
MW 8:30-9:20 PM / 8:00-8:50 AM, LAC 176 / South City Campus W230

SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Instructor: Jan Green            

E-Mail Address: jsande77@BruinMail.slcc.edu

                                  

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

An interval class that combines Latin/international rhythms with dance and aerobic moves for a fun cardiovascular workout.  This class encourages fitness and wellness.  The general objective of this course is to increase each participant’s fitness level and knowledge about wellness.  

A successful student will:

1.  Demonstrate an understanding of cardiovascular conditioning principles.

2.  Demonstrate the application of the correct concepts involving warm-up and cool-down.

3.  Develop and implement an individual exercise program that fits the need, health, and lifestyle of the participant.

4.  Demonstrate understanding and application of the concept of perceived body exertion.

5.  Demonstrate knowledge of how to select proper equipment needed for participation in an exercise routine.

6.  Demonstrate knowledge of how to recognize and treat injuries that can occur from exercising.

7.  Demonstrate knowledge and application of basic Zumba routines and rhythms.

8.  Demonstrate knowledge and application of concepts to implement a lifelong wellness program.

LOCKER ROOM

1.   Lockers are checked out at the recreation desk.

2.   Use your own lock.

3.   Do not leave any valuables in unlocked lockers.  Do not assume locked lockers are safe.

4.   Salt Lake Community College is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

5.   Bring your own towel for showering.

6.   Please help us keep the locker room clean.

7.  Locks and personal articles must be removed at the end of the semester.  Any lock left on will be cut off.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1.   Attend and actively participate in class.

*  Make-up for absences will not be allowed.

*  Classes missed due to late registration will be counted as absences.

*  If you choose not to attend, you accept the responsibility for what occurs during your absence.

2.   Warm-up and cool-down for each workout session.  Because of safety reasons, students will not be allowed to participate in class if they are later than 10 minutes into the beginning of class time.  It is important that students cool-down after an aerobic workout.  If you arrive late or leave class early, you will lose participation points.

3.  Sign the class roll each time you attend class. If you sign in and leave or sign in for someone who is not there – you will be FAILED for the entire semester.

4.   Participate in fitness testing (pre and post test).

5. Complete assignments and worksheets as given by the instructor.  Assignments and worksheets must be handed in on time to receive full credit.

6. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for workouts.  Students who fail to dress appropriately and participate in class will lose participation points.

7.  Please do not leave class without notifying the instructor.  Notify the instructor immediately in the event of any injury, or change in health status which occurs before, during, or after class.  Make safety an important part of your learning experience.

8.   Sign a participation waiver at the beginning of the semester.  These will be due no later than Wednesday, September 5^th.

9.   Practice mutual respect and cooperation.

MEDICAL CONSIDERATIONS: 
If you have ANY doubts about your health in relation to this course, consult with your doctor and then your instructor before beginning your program.

GRADING:

The final grade for this course will be computed as follows:

	% of Grade	Points Possible
Attendance/Participation Log	40	240
Two Fitness Assessments (Pre & Post)	40	240
Assignments	10	60
Lifelong Wellness Paper (ePortfolio)	10	60
TOTAL	100%	600

                                                                                                                                               

POINTS

A         =          558-600                     C         =          438-461

A-       =          540-557                     C-       =          420-437

B+       =          522-539                     D+       =          402-419

B          =          498-521                     D         =          378-401

B-        =          480-497                     D-        =          360-377

C+      =          462-479                      E          =          Below 360

COURSE SCHEDULE:

This class meets for 2 lecture/lab hours per week.

The content of this course includes:

                       

Week 1             Introduction and orientation, Syllabus, Safety

Week 2             Assessments, Basic Moves

Week 3             Goal Setting – ASSIGNMENT! (S.M.A.R.T. Fitness Goals)

Week 4             Warm-up & Cool-down lecture

Week 5             Basic Nutrition – ASSIGNMENT! (Food Journal)

Week 6             Hydration

Week 7             Heart Rates – ASSIGNMENT! (Target Heart Rate)

Week 8             Conditioning

Week 9             Lifetime Goals

Week 10           Stress Reduction

Week 11           Core Conditioning

Week 12           Weight Management

Week 13           USDA exercise guidelines

Week 14           Final Assessment

Week 15           Wrap up

These topics will be addressed very briefly in class. 

More information and class assignments will be posted on our class blog! 

     IMPORTANT DATES:    

First Day of Class -                                Wednesday, August 22^nd, 2012

1^st Assessment -                                     Monday, August 27^th, 2012                                    

2^nd Assessment -                                   Wednesday, November 28^th, 2012           

                       

Assignments/ePortfolio due -             Monday, December 3^rd, 2012                              

Last Day of Class -                                Wednesday, December 5^th, 2012

     HOLIDAYS (College Closed):

Labor Day Holiday -                             Monday, September 3^rd, 2012

Fall Break -                                              October 11^th – 13^th, 2012

Thanksgiving Holiday -                         November 22^nd – 24^th, 2012

                       

GENERAL EDUCATION STATEMENT

This course fulfills the Lifelong Wellness requirement for the General Education Program at Salt Lake Community College.  It is designed not only to teach the information and skills required by the discipline, but also to develop vital workplace skills and to teach strategies and skills that can be used for life-long learning.  General Education courses teach basic skills as well as broaden a student’s knowledge of a wide range of subjects.  Education is much more than the acquisition of facts; it is being able to use information in meaningful ways in order to enrich one’s life.  While the subject of each course is important and useful, we become truly educated through making connections of such varied information with the different methods of organizing human experience that are practiced by different disciplines.

Therefore, this course, when combined with other General Education courses, will enable you to develop broader perspectives and deeper understandings of your community and the world, as well as challenge previously held assumptions about the world and its inhabitants.

SLCC is committed to fostering and assessing the following student learning outcomes in its program and courses:

--Acquiring substantial knowledge in the field of their choice

--Developing quantitative literacies

--Developing the knowledge and skills to be civically engaged

--Thinking critically

--Communicating effectively

GENERAL EDUCATION ePORTFOLIO

As a student in this General Education course for Lifelong Wellness, you will be required to post your Lifelong Wellness Application Paper on your ePortfolio website for this course.  This assignment which includes answering the questions and posting it online will be worth at least 10% of you grade.

A student cannot receive credit for this assignment unless the teacher receives a copy of the Lifelong Wellness Application Paper along with a link or Print-Screen of where you uploaded it to your ePortfolio website.

For help with your ePortfolio visit www.slcc.edu/gened/eportfolio.

INCOMPLETES:

An incomplete is a conditional grade given only in extraordinary cases where a student has completed a major portion of the class but is unable to complete course work due to circumstances beyond their control such as a major illness/injury or a death in the family.  Written documentation from your physician is required.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT:

The student is expected to follow the SLCC Student Code of Conduct found at http://www.slcc.edu/policies/docs/stdtcode.pdf

ADA:

"Students with medical, psychological, learning or other disabilities desiring accommodations or services under ADA, must contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC ).  The DRC determines eligibility for and authorizes the provision of these accommodations and services for the college."   Please contact the DRC at the Student Center, Suite 244, Redwood Campus, 4600 So. Redwood Rd, 84123.  Phone: (801) 957-4659, TTY:  957-4646, Fax:  957- 4947 or by email:  linda.bennett@slcc.edu"

EMERGENCY EVACUATION:

Emergency evacuation procedures for this classroom are as follows:

In case of emergency, please walk to the nearest exit on the North,

South, East or West end of the building and meet outside next to the North entrance.  

**Please note this syllabus is

subject to change at any time**