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Exercise Prescription III
Course Information and Policies
Course Design
 | FT 262 Exercise Prescription III: Performance Training |
| Course Item #6826 |
| This course is worth 5 credits |
| Instructor: Lee Brand; in addition, Lisa Borho will teach the
swimming portion of the course |
| This course is part of the Fitness Trainer
Program at Clark College and is needed in order to receive an Associates of
Applied Science degree. |
| This course meets from 8:30-9:50am on Mondays
and Wednesdays and 8:00-9:50am on Tuesdays and Thursdays. |
| FT 260 Exercise Prescription I is a prerequisite
for this course. |
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Class
Times
| The following indicates when and where this
class meets! |
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
| Meeting Time |
8:30-9:50am |
8:00-9:50am |
8:30-9:50am |
7:30-9:20am |
| Location |
OSC 204 |
OSC
146, various locations |
OSC 136 Weight |
Marshall Center
Pool |
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Text & Materials Needed
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Recommended: NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training, by Baechle, T. R.
& Earle, R. W. (Editors), Human Kinetics Publishers, 2004 |
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Recommended: Periodization Training for Sports
(2nd ed.), by Bompa, T. O. & Carrera, M. C., Human Kinetics Publishers, 2005 |
| Fitness Trainer 3-ring binder for use as a notebook for all FT courses |
| Appropriate lab attire...see
Lab Info page |
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Instructional Method
| For the lecture part of the class, students will actively participate in a
variety of activities, including lectures, demonstrations, and small group
discussions. Outside assignments will include readings, personal health
assessments, and written assignments. |
| The lab portion of the class focuses on learning
and applying the key concepts of
strength and endurance training and practicing fitness testing skills. |
| NOTE: There may be applications practiced
during this course that will involve some physical touching.
Professional etiquette will be followed similar to trainer-client
relationship. |
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Health & Physical Education Division Mission and
Vision Statements
| Mission Statement: The mission of the
Health & Physical Education (HPE) Division is to provide knowledge that
encourages positive lifestyle practices, attitudes, and values. The
Division is committed to continual self-assessment and personal growth to
enrich the quality of life. |
| Vision Statement: The HPE Division will establish a diverse curriculum
that supports National Health goals as well as the health, wellness, and
fitness needs and interests of the community. The Division will strive
to provide educational opportunities that empower students to practice
lifelong positive health behaviors. |
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College Abilities
| Clark College has identified six (6) campus-wide abilities that
help students apply what they learn. The core abilities form the
foundation of our educational emphasis. They include: |
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Communication |
Life-long Learning |
| Critical Thinking/Problem
Solving |
Global/Multicultural Perspectives |
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Effective Citizenship |
Information/Technology |
| This course emphasizes Critical Thinking/Problem
Solving and Information/Technology. |
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Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
The student learning outcomes for the Clark College Related Areas of
Instruction (RAI) for the professional and technical programs include
Communication, Computation, and Human Relations.
The following table indicates the student learning
outcomes this course emphasizes, which will help the student achieve the RAI student learning outcomes. It also indicates the College
Ability relating to that learning outcome, as well as the assignments associated with them.
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Student Learning Outcome |
College Ability |
Class
Assignments |
| Demonstrate knowledge of the prescription for performance
training in strength and endurance activities. |
Critical Thinking/ Problem Solving |
Case studies, lab activities, Final Exam |
| Demonstrates ability to understand and
create individualized fitness plans, including the concept of periodization. |
Critical Thinking/ Problem
Solving |
Case studies, Final Exam |
| Demonstrates ability to understand and describe different
training methods for strength & endurance activities. |
Critical Thinking/ Problem Solving |
Case studies, in-class activities, Final Exam |
| Demonstrate knowledge, ability and
skills and fitness testing for running, biking, swimming, and cardio
machines. |
Critical Thinking/ Problem
Solving |
Laboratory activities |
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Course Policies
| Late Assignments:
Any assignment turned in after the due date will receive a 25% deduction. Extenuating circumstances and
communication with Lee Brand prior to the due date will be
evaluated individually, and will incur a 10% deduction. |
| Attendance is part of the total
points for this course. |
| This course is graded on a letter-grade
basis, and as part of the Fitness Trainer Program.
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| Plagiarism: Any copying of the text or other material without proper use
of quotations and referencing will result in a zero (0) for that assignment.
Other disciplinary action may be taken, such as course failure and
notification to the Vice President of Student Services. Please read the
Clark College policy on plagiarism for more information. |
| Withdrawal: As per Clark College policy,
the last day to withdraw from this course is Friday, May 22, 2009. |
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Student Conduct
Students are responsible for insuring that their personal conduct is in
accordance with the Clark College
Student
Code of Conduct. If this code is
not adhered to, Lee Brand, or a guest instructor, reserves the right to
discipline students in a manor appropriate to the behavior, including but not
limited to dismissing the student from the classroom, deducting points from an
assignment, or reporting the student to the Vice President of Student Services.
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Support Services
The following table represents information for Clark College student support
services.
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Assignments
These assignments reflect the main topics of the class.
| Attendance (10% of total points) |
| Case Studies (40% of total
points) |
| Lab Activities (30% of total points) |
| Triathlon experience (10 % of total points) |
| Final Exam (10% of total points) |
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Lab
You will find all of the lab information on the
Lab
Info page.
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Evaluation
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The final grade is based upon both lecture and lab
points.
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The following scale indicates the grade based on
a percent of total points.
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GRADE |
% OF TOTAL POINTS |
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A |
90-100 |
B
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80-89 |
C
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70-79 |
D
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60-69 |
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F |
0-59 |
| W |
Withdrawal from course |
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