11/25/2024 5:40:09 AM	APE 301 Course Outline as of Spring 2022	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  APE 301	Title:  HEALTH AND FITNESS
Full Title:  Health and Fitness
Last Reviewed:5/10/2021

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	1.50	Lecture Scheduled	.75		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	13.13
Minimum	1.50	Lab Scheduled	2.25		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	39.38
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  26.25

Total Student Learning Hours: 78.75

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Non-Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

This course is designed for students with disabilities with a focus on health and fitness concepts that are important in making informed choices about one's physical, mental and emotional well-being. Health and fitness resources at the Santa Rosa Junior College will be explored.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This course is designed for students with disabilities with a focus on health and fitness concepts that are important in making informed choices about one's physical, mental and emotional well-being. Health and fitness resources at the SRJC will be explored.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Identify and access SRJC Health and fitness resources as they relate to the individual student's fitness and health goals and disability related limitations.

2. Develop appropriate personal health and fitness goals.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Identify parameter of individual disability in order to create functional fitness goals.

2. Develop and implement an exercise plan appropriate to disability.

3. Select appropriate Kinesiology, Dance and Athletics classes at Santa Rosa Junior College.

4. Identify major muscles and bones.

5. Describe how the digestive system works.

6. Identify and describe a healthy meal plan.

7. Describe  stress management techniques.

8. Discuss the importance of good mental health, positive attitude and optimism in overall

    health.

Topics and Scope

I. Disability Awareness

    A. Individual strengths

    B. Functional limitations

 

II. Individual Exercise Programs

    A. Goal setting

    B. Accessing resources

    C. Intensity and progression

    D. Tracking progress

 

III. Musculoskeletal System

    A. Muscles

    B. Bones

    C. Connective tissue

 

IV. Components of Fitness

    A. Muscular strength

    B. Muscular endurance

    C. Cardiovascular endurance

    D. Flexibility

    E. Body composition

      

V. Digestive System

    A. Anatomy

    B. Energy metabolism

         1. Fats

         2. Proteins

         3. Carbohydrates

 

VI. Nutrition

    A. Eating guidelines

    B. Reading labels

    C. Personal food choices

    D. Portions

    E. Weight management

 

VII. Mental and Emotional Health

     A. Stress

    B. Attitude

    C. Optimism

    D. Relationships

    E. Self-esteem

 

VIII. Santa Rosa Junior College Resources

    A. Kinesiology, Dance and Athletics classes

    B. Adapted Physical Education

    C. Facilities

    D. Health Services

 

All topics are covered in the lecture and lab portions of the course.

Assignments:

Lecture assignments

 

1. Initial health and fitness assessment

2. Healthy choices

3. Healthy choices chart

4. Healthy  food assignment

5. Find a healthy lunch on campus for a reasonable cost

6. Lead 10 minute group exercise

7. Final exam

 

Lab assignments

1. Personal Exercise calendar and plan

2. Activity journal

3. Attend Santa Rosa Junior College athletic event and write a reflection paragraph

4. Visit Adapted Physical Education class

5. Food Journal

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 10 - 20%
Food and activity journal, personal exercise calendar, reflection on athletic event
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 5 - 10%
Healthy food choices
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 20 - 30%
Implementation of a personal fitness plan, leading exercise group
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 15%
Final exam
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 40 - 50%
Visit adapted physical education class, attendance and participation, initial health and fitness assessment

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instructor prepared materials

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