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Course Information and Policies
Course Design
 | This course is worth 3 credits. |
| Concurrent enrollment in Lecture and Lab is required. |
| This course satisfies BOTH the Health & Physical
Education General Education Requirement for the AA and AAS
degrees. |
| This course consists of 100-minutes of lecture and
100-minutes of lab. |
| Information for this course is available on
the Blackboard program. |
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Class
Times
| The following indicates when and where this class meets!
NOTE: There are two (2) sections of HPE 258 that meet at
10am...make sure you make it to the following class locations! |
| 2979
Section AK |
Course Item # |
| 10-10:50am |
Meeting Time |
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Monday & Wednesday OSC 219 |
Lecture Class day/place |
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Tuesday & Thursday OSC gym |
Lab Class day/place |
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Text & Materials Needed
| Fit & Well, 8th edition, by Fahey, Insel & Roth, 2009,
McGraw-Hill
Publishing Company |
| HPE 258 Lab Packet available only at the Clark College bookstore |
| Appropriate lab attire...see
Lab Info page |
| Calculator (recommended) |
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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 self-assessment of fitness
parameters, exercise techniques, and experiential learning of key concepts of
fitness and wellness. |
| NOTE: There is an optional skinfold measurement that may be taken
during the lab portion of the class and involves some touching. |
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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 Life-long Learning.
The assignments will also focus on Critical Thinking/Problem Solving and Information
Technology. |
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Student Learning Outcomes
The student learning outcome for the Clark College General Education HPE
Requirement is to demonstrate progress toward healthy behaviors.
The following table indicates the student learning outcomes this
course emphasizes, which will help the student achieve the General Education HPE
Requirement student learning outcome. 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 |
| Access and evaluate valid and reliable health-related
information to demonstrate knowledge specific to Health, Physical Education,
and Lifestyle. |
Information Technology, Critical Thinking,
Life-long Learning |
Research Assignment and Activity;
Nutrition Activity; Quizzes; In-class activity |
| Evaluate personal health status. |
Critical Thinking, Life-long Learning |
PWP, Nutrient
Intake, Fitness Assessments |
| Design and implement a personal
fitness plan. |
Critical Thinking, Life-long Learning |
Fitness Plan |
| Experience physical activity and its connection to healthy
lifestyle through active participation. |
Life-long Learning |
Various lab activities;
fitness plan; Wellness Reflection |
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Course Policies
| Late Assignments: Any assignment turned in after the
due date will receive a score of zero (0). Extenuating circumstances and
communication with Lee Brand prior to the due date will be evaluated
individually, and will incur a 10% deduction. |
| Attendance is not part of the total points for the
lecture portion of the
class; however, there are no make-ups allowed for
quizzes or in-class activities. |
| Attendance is mandatory for the lab portion of the class.
More than
4 absences will result in a failing grade...a withdrawal from the course is
advised in this event. |
| A student my withdraw from the class at any
time prior to the Friday of the seventh (7th) week of the quarter. |
| This course is graded on a letter-grade
basis. If you choose to
audit the class, you must submit a change of
registration form and let the instructor know by the date listed in the
Clark
College Course
Schedule. |
| 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. |
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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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Emergency Information
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In
emergencies, students should do the following: |
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Inclement weather or emergency information |
Go to
www.clark.edu or call 360-992-2000
as your first means of getting information. The College does send
notices to radio and television stations, but the College’s web site and
switchboard are the official platforms for the most accurate
information. |
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Immediate Emergency Communication Alert |
To receive immediate notice on emergencies, you can register your cell
phone number to receive text pages and your email address to receive
email messages. To do this, go to
www.flashalert.net. Select
“Subscribe” on the left, and follow the instructions. Mass
communication will also be sent to all College employee phones and
computers. |
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Fire Alarm |
Evacuate the building through closest exit; evacuation maps are located
in the hallways. Take personal belongings only if it is safe to do so.
Remain at least 50 feet from the building. Notify others of
evacuation. Do not re-enter building until instructed to do so. |
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Parking Lot Identifiers |
New parking lot identifiers using colors and numbers have been assigned
to all Clark parking lots. To help emergency or security personnel
locate you, please refer to these identifying features. |
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Security Escort |
Security officers are available for escorts. Please call 360-992-2133. |
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Assignments
The following assignments reflect the main topics of the class: fitness, nutrition,
weight management, and wellness.
| Fitness Plan: Three (3) part assignment that develops a
fitness plan appropriate to your fitness level, time availability, and needs.
Student will then keep a log for two (2) weeks for each part. |
| Nutrient Intake: Fill out a log, then make calculations and
write comments about your diet. |
| Research: Learn to access and evaluate
valid and reliable health information via the Internet. Choose between a
Health Concern, a Smoker's Interview, or a Family Tree. |
| Personal Wellness Profile: Three (3) part assignment that assesses your
current health & fitness. |
| Optional Final Exam: Takes the place of any of the
previous assignments. |
The following assignments help to reinforce the main topics of the class and the
primary assignments.
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Nutrition Activity: Choose between a Fast Food Activity,
a Food Label Activity, and a Food Choices Scavenger Hunt.
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Exercise Log: Keep track of fitness activity with logs in 2-week increments.
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Research Activity: Choose between a Newspaper/Magazine
Article, Personal Trainer Interview, and a Television Survey.
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Wellness Reflection: Reflect on the
quarter and how your lifestyle may change based on Wellness factors.
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In-class activities: Activities performed
during lecture classes. These may not be made up. |
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Extra Credit: You may receive a maximum of 20
extra credit points doing various activities throughout the quarter to take the
place of any missed or poor performance on an assignment. |
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Lab
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You will find all of the lab information on the
Lab
Info page.
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You will need to withdraw from the
course or receive a failing grade if you
miss five (5) or more lab classes.
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Quizzes & In-class Activities
Eight quizzes and in-class activities will be given throughout
the quarter. Seven of these will count toward your total class points; your lowest
score will be discarded.
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Extra
Credit
There will be activities and assignments you may do
for
extra credit. You may receive a maximum of 20 extra credit points for
the quarter.
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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 A- |
93-100 90-92 |
| B+
B
B- |
87-89
83-86
80-82 |
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C+ C
C- |
77-79 73-76
70-72 |
| D+
D
D- |
67-69
63-66
60-62 |
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F |
0-59 |
| W |
Withdrawal from course |
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