East Georgia State College Office of Health and Exercise Science PHED 1071 – Fitness Walking M/W M/W 10:00-10:50 – CRN 20345 (B) Room D127 M/W 2:00-2:50 – CRN 20612 (D) Room C114 Spring 2018

Instructor – Dr. Walter C. Mason Office – Physical Education Bldg., Room D103 Office Hours – Check my front door for best times. I’m not on campus after 3:00 pm. Telephone – (478) 289-2091 E-mail – Contact me at [email protected] (CAT mail); I will contact you through D2L or Grades First. Do not contact me via D2L. Prerequisites: None

Course Description. The purpose of PHED 1071 – Fitness Walking is to teach students the fundamentals and proper techniques of walking for exercise. In addition, it will help students achieve some level of physical fitness that is fun as well as recreational. Finally, the students will develop a thorough knowledge of the importance of exercise.

Course Learning Outcomes: • How to develop, implement and coordinate a walking program. • Understand the benefits, safety, and motivation of walking. • Analyze and demonstrate the various skills and techniques of walking. • Appreciate the role of walking as a corner stone for a healthy lifestyle. • Have Fun!

The college assesses student learning based on the achievement of 7 general education outcomes. The outcomes for Exercise and Health Science courses are listed on all syllabi. For all activity classes (PHED) the outcome is number 7. For all professional and health (HLTH) courses the outcomes are 1, 2, and 7. The appropriate learning outcome for this course is indicated below.

7. Students will take responsibility for their health and physical activity.

Textbook. Walk Your Way to Fitness Mayo Clinic (Mayo Clinic Publisher; for a copy of the text call: 1-800-291-1128 and ask for Item No. 622662 or www.mayoclinic.com.) (required) Bring your book to class.

Evaluation and Grading. You will be graded in five(5) areas: your participation in class, your skill test, and a written exam. Your grade will be determined by these points:

Participation 95 points Written Log* 100 points Walking test* 80 to 100 points Outside walking 100 points (must be completed) Written exam 100 points 475 total points

A = 438-475 points D = 348-374 points B = 405-437 points F = less than 348 points C = 375-404 points

*See Written Log/Journal as well as Walking Test for more details.

Attendance Policy. You are expected to attend every session. If you attend every session (cannot miss class for any reason), you will be awarded with 5 extra points on your participation grade at the end of the term. If you miss classes, the following policy will be used to determine your grade:

If you miss 2 classes – there will be no penalties (95 pts) If you miss 3/4 classes – your participation grade drops 5 pts 3rd miss/10 pts 4th miss After you miss 4 classes – you will “FAIL” this course. If you are late for class – 3 times equals 1 missed class or 15 minutes late and you are absent

You are responsible for letting me know if you are late for class. If you are 15 minutes late, don’t come. If you think you have been marked absent, you have two days from the day you believe you were counted absent to resolve this issue. I am not responsible for marking you present when you are late for class. Actually, you are responsible for being in class on time and ready to walk. You are responsible for keeping up with your attendance. D2L is not always up-to-date. Attendance will be taken twice – before and after class. To be counted present you must answer twice. There are no EXCUSED ABSENCES. Understand that 3 tardies (late) will equal 1 absent. After you have missed 4 classes I will e-mail you to let you know that you have an “F” in the course. Participation grade will drop to “0”. At this point, there is no way to make-up missed assignments.

Plagiarism &Academic Dishonesty Policy. East Georgia State College has a Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty Policy. You are responsible for understanding this policy. If you do not understand the policy, check the EGSC Student Handbook or http://www.ega.edu/counseling_center/handbook2008.pdf.

Miscellaneous Information. 1. It is recommended that you bring a towel so you may shower after class. 2. No pagers, cell phones, drinks, food, caps, etc. are allowed in class. As a matter of academic and professional courtesy, all visitors, faculty, staff, and students are asked to place all electronic devices on silent or vibrate upon entering the classroom or other college related functions. The use of such items is prohibited during these functions. 3. All valuables should be locked up in a locker or in my office prior to coming to class. 4. If you should become injured in class, report the injury to the instructor as soon as possible. 5. Dress policy. You are expected to dress properly for this class. If you do not dress out properly for class you may be asked to leave and considered absent (shorts and T-shirt are best). Pants are expected to be worn where pants are to be worn, around your waist. Also, leggings are to be worn under shorts or sweat pants, not by themselves. 6. Outside Class Assignment: You are to walk 12 separate times outside class for a minimum of 30 minutes. You are to record this assignment on the Outside Class Assignment Sheet given to you during class. You are to turn the form back in to me by the date posted or earlier if the assignment is completed by putting it in my mailbox in the Social Science wing of the Academic Building or under my office door. Failure to complete this assignment will earn you a “0” for this assignment. When walking on public streets you must obey all traffic regulations and any other safety rules set forth by East Georgia State College and the state of Georgia. Any form of athletic practice does not count for this assignment. 7. Athletic shoes or walking shoes are to be worn. Clothes MUST not be removed during class! 8. When it rains, you are expected to attend class. 9. You may want to wear a visor or cap to protect your face and head from the sun when we are outside. 10. You may want to use a sunscreen with a SPF of 30 or greater for protection. 11. All grades are placed on D2L. You are responsible for reading this information. Questions about your grades will be discussed in my office, not via email. 12. If you allowed to make-up any missed day(s), you can only make-up two days. 13. Extra credit and make-up work, including tests, must be completed by the last day of this class. 14. The college is not responsible if you fall or get hurt while using your I-phone, etc. in class.

Dates to Remember (M/W) (T/R) Jan. 8 – Class starts Jan. 9 – Class Starts Jan. 12 – Start your logs Jan. 12 – Start your logs Jan. 16 – MLK Holiday (no classes) Jan. 18 – 1st copy of log is due for review and comment via CATmail Feb. 1 - 2nd copy of log due via CATmail Feb. 7 – Midterm written exam Feb. 8 – Midterm Exam Feb. 12-16 - Early Warning Midterm grades Feb. 15 – 3rd copy of the log due via CAT mail March 1 – a “hard” copy of your log can be turned in at this early date March 12-16 – Spring Break March 19 – Early registration for Summer and Fall 2018 Semester Apr. 19– A “HARD” copy of your log is due (if not in my office, slide it under my door)

All remaining logs must be in at this time there are no exceptions!

Apr. 19 – All 12 outside walking assignments are to be completed Apr. 25 & 26 – Class ends and last written test (weather may move test to an earlier date) May 4 – Graduation @ 7:00 p.m.

Tentative Schedule. Week 1 – Orientation to Walking Week 2 – Week 3 – Fundamental skills and short walks Week 4 – Week 5 – Medium walking distances Week 6 – Week 7 – Medium plus walking distances Weeks 8 – Week 9 – Long walking distances Week 10 – Week 15 – Long distances and speed v. time

Campus Emergency Policy.

(a) In the event the alarm is sounded, everyone must evacuate the building at once and in a calm and orderly fashion – DO NOT RUN – using the nearest exit. In the event of a severe weather warning, everyone must proceed immediately to the nearest designated shelter area which are marked by a small tornado symbol. All severe weather shelter locations are posted on the EGSC website. Each student should, on the first day of class, determine the location of the nearest exit and the nearest designated shelter area for each of his or her classrooms. If you have difficulty location either ask your instructor to assist you.

(b) The Connect-ED system is a communication service that enables EGSC administrators and security personnel to voice and text messages that contain emergency-related campus information (e.g., campus closing, campus threat, health scare, etc.) With Connect-ED, EGSC students can be reached and provided with vital instructions anywhere, anytime, through their cell phones, home phones, e-mail, TTY/TDD receiving devices, or other text- receiving devices. (http://www.ega.edu/connected.pdf)

ADA Statement.

“If there is any student in any Exercise and Health Science class who has special needs because of learning disabilities or other kinds of disabilities, he or she should discuss this problem with the instructor.” (http://www.ega.edu/counseling_center/disabilityaccomodatons.htm)

Learning Support Policy Statement.

Students are responsible for their own academic progress and must make themselves familiar with EGSC Learning Support policies. Decisions regarding fulfillment of College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) deficiencies should be made only after consultation with an academic advisor. EGSC Learning Support policies can be found at http://www.ega.edu/AcademicPP/LearningSupportPolicies.pdf.

Course Withdrawal Policy Statement.

Students are responsible for their own academic progress. Decisions regarding withdrawal from courses should only be made after consultation with an academic advisor. Before withdrawing from a course, the student must meet with a Financial Aid representative to discuss their personal financial aid situation. More information regarding withdrawal from courses can be found in the EGSC catalog at http://www.ega.edu/registrar/catalog/Catlog080p.pdf. Students who would like to audio or videotape this class or a portion of this class must receive permission from the instructor. For institutional purposes this class may be videotaped.

Rules for Students required to attend an off-campus event for East Georgia State College (Athletes, Clubs, Active Duty Military, etc.) 1. You are required to inform me one day prior to missing class by e-mail or written note. The person requiring you to attend the event should send the memo. 2. Missed classes will be counted as absences like any other missed class until I am officially notified by the person in charge of the event. 3. Once I have been notified that you are required to attend the event, the following rules go into effect: a. If you miss a test, YOU are to make arrangements with me to take the test. The test must be completed prior to the missed class or you will receive a “0”. b. If you miss a class session and you want to be counted present, YOU are to add an additional Outside Practice time to the 12 outside practices already required for this class. This must be completed by the date posted on the syllabus under last day to turn- in Outside Assignments. 4. Finally, YOU are not required to do any of the above, but you will be counted absent. Check the class Attendance Policy for number of days YOU can miss without failing this course.

Athletes needing course averages during the term MUST make an appointment one (1) week prior to receiving the grade. Do not come to my office and ask for a grade. I will not provide you with a grade.

Reading Assignments

Week 1 Why Walk? Pages 1-10

Week 2 Plan Your Walking Program Pages 11-20

Week 3 Stay Motivated Pages 21-23

Written Log Information. You are to keep a log/journal for 6 weeks or 42 days of the foods, drinks, snacks, etc. you consume each day. In addition, you are to write down any additional exercises (walking, jogging, weight training, etc) in which you participate. At the end of week 1, week 3, and week 5 you are to e-mail me an electronic copy of your log for me to evaluate. See Dates to Remember for the starting date and ending date for your log. Below is a copy of the way it should be e-mailed to me. Send me the log via CATmail. Near the end of the semester, you will provide me with a “HARD” copy of your log. Failure to complete this assignment will cause you to “FAIL” this course. IT MUST BE TURNED-IN BY THE DATE LISTED ON THE SYLLABUS. If I am not in my office, please slide it under the door. Also, if you complete the 6 week assignment before it is due, you can turn the log in early by putting it in my mailbox in the Social Science wing of the Academic Building or under my office door. The log MUST follow the example shown below. Not sending me your log to review – 5 points each time. You can turn in your log any time after the earliest day to turn-in logs listed on Dates to Remember.

*Exercise and Health Science Project Outline Fitness Walking

Page 1. Cover Page (15 points)

Course Name. Fitness Walking Course Number. PHED 1071 B/C Your Name. John Doe Term. Spring 2017

Section 1 – the end of the term. Log or Required information (60 points) BE SPECIFIC

*Your goal for the term. (20 points – only enter one time)

(a) Your daily exercise or activity (5 points) (b) Your diet - include snacks, etc. (35 points) Section 2. Conclusion (25 points)

(a) Did you achieve some of your goal? (b) If NO, why did you not achieve some of your goal? (c) How has this class helped you physically? Mentally? (d) Will you continue to walk or do other types of exercise after this term?

Example of Log. Section I

Week 1 – Week 6

*Goal for the term. To gain 5 pounds and tone-up by working out in the fitness center 3 days a week.

(a) Walked 2 miles after my 12:30 class (b) Breakfast – toast, 2 eggs, orange juice Lunch – fries, burger, coke Supper – chicken, mashed potatoes/gravy. 2 rolls, apple pie, water

Section 2.

Conclusion

I did not achieve my goals because I did not walk as I much as I was required and ate fast food more than I should have. The class helped me relax and I feel much better. I will continue to walk to improve my energy levels.

Fitness Walking Test Points*.

Time Points 9:00 or less 100 9:01 - 11:30 95 11:31 – 12:30 90 12:31 – 13:30 80 13:31 – 14:30 70 14:31 – 15:30 60 15:31 or greater No Credit

Rubric for Log Problems

1. Cover Page (15 points) No title page or missing parts (2 pts each)

2. Goal (20 points) No goal (-20 pts) Needs to improve goal (- 10)

3. Log/meals (40 points) Poor choices in meals (-5 pts) Check vegetables Check meats Fast food (fat/salt/sugar)

Not enough variety of food groups (-5 pts) Label: separate - Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner; (-5 pts) Poor snacks choices (comment; if choice is continuous -5 pts) Skipping meals - especially Breakfast (-1 pt for every 5 meals missed) Forgetting to add drinks with the meals (-1/4 pt. each) Consuming too many Sports drinks (sugar/salt) (-5 pts) Eating pattern – eating same foods almost every day (-5 pts) Poor variety of foods; therefore, not eating enough nutrients for your daily tasks (-5 pts)

4. Conclusion (25 points) Answered questions poorly (-2 pts each) Didn’t answer questions; just summarized the activity (-10 pts) Didn’t answer questions; just made-up something (-25 pts)

Incorrect number of required weeks or days (no credit – F, no points)

Not following pattern, directions or wrong section labels as noted on syllabus (no credit – F, no points)

Dates not shown for appropriate day (-30 pts; possible – F, no points)

Misspelled words or wrong words (-5 pts each) Failure to turn-in log via CatMail on assigned days so the log can be proof read (-5 pts)

Failure to secure log (no paper clips, tape, etc.) so it will not fall apart (-5 pts)

*Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines hygiene as “the things that you do to keep yourself and your surroundings clean in order to maintain good health”. In this class, personal hygiene is expected!! Do not put me in a position to require it! Do not put me in a position to discuss personal hygiene with you! You should have learned about personal hygiene in the 6th grade – bathing, deodorant, etc. If you fail to maintain good hygiene, I will personally discuss this with you. If I have to discuss this with you again, I will dismiss you from class and count you absent. You will not be allowed in class until you clean up!

Outside Walking Assignment

Week Walks/week Distance Minutes Walking

1 3 .75 15 2 3 1.0 20 3 3 1.0 20 4 3-4 1.25 25 5 3-4 1.25 25 6 2-4 1.50 25 7 3-4 1.50 25 8 4 1.75 30 9 4 1.75 30 10 4 2.00 32 11 4-5 2.00 32 12 4-5 2.25 36 13 4-5 2.50 38 14 4-5 2.75 42 15 4-5 3.00 44

Note.

Fitness Walking/Jogging Trails have been designed to allow the student minimum effort for maximum health benefits. At no time should the student deviate from the fitness walking trails. Even if the student falls behind or can not finish with the class, the student should not change or alter the fitness walking/jogging trail used during that day's class. Safety is the number one concern for the Exercise and Health Science staff and the student changing or altering the walking/jogging trail puts the student at risk of injury, other health problems, and/ or death.

Campus Carry.

Since July 1, 2017, the new Campus Carry legislation has been in effect at East Georgia State College. You are required to read the entire EGSC policy; go to www.ega.edu/campuscarry. Below is a summary of what will be specifically followed in this course.

The policy applies to faculty, staff, students, vendors and visitors. It is designed as a school safety zone by Georgia’s Safe Carry Protection Act (Campus Carry).

It is unlawful for any person to carry or possess or to have under such person’s control any weapon or explosive compound while within a school safety zone. Electroshock weapons and handguns are allowed on campus subject to certain limitations as provided by law.

Specifics regarding handguns.

1. The carrying of concealed handguns by concealed carry license holders is not allowed in the following areas: a. Buildings or property used by athletic sporting events where intercollegiate games are held; b. Classes or spaces used for classes in which high school students are enrolled through a dual enrollment program, including, but not limited to “MOVE ON WHEN READY” classes. 2. Concealed Carry License Holder’s Responsibilities: a. You may possess a handgun in most areas on campus except those listed above and those specifically listed in the entire EGSC policy as noted in the opening paragraph. b. License holders enrolled at EGSC that want to carry handguns to class are responsible for determining if high school students are also enrolled in their EGSC classes.

Violation of EGSC’s Policy.

Violation of this policy is also a violation of Georgia law and will result in appropriate disciplinary action, including but not limited to, expulsion, termination, dismissal and/or referral for criminal prosecution.

Please direct questions or report suspected violations to:

EGSC Police Department: Main Campus: 478-289-2090 or Statesboro: 912-623-2462

Warning.

The Fitness Walking/Jogging Trails are surrounded by forests, wet lands, and Pa’s Pond. On these trails you will find many species of animals and reptiles. Please be aware that nature is everywhere and you never know when a fox, deer, owl or other species will be found on or near the trails. Please DO NOT disturb their habitats or attempt to catch one, pick one off the ground or antagonize any creature – they will defend themselves if they feel threatened. Leave them alone, watch them, and continue your walk or jog.