HACT 153 Activity by Contract 1

Activity-by-Contract is designed for the motivated student who seeks an individualized introduction to physical fitness and related wellness experiences. Students are required to make weekly contact with the instructor, complete pre- and post-fitness evaluations and course assignments, and design and implement an individual workout program.

Credits

1

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

HACT 153Activity by Contract 1

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Health, Recreation & Fitness

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

1

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

Activity-by-Contract is designed for the motivated student who seeks an individualized introduction to physical fitness and related wellness experiences. Students are required to make weekly contact with the instructor, complete pre- and post-fitness evaluations and course assignments, and design and implement an individual workout program.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Students will improve and or maintain their level of cardio respiratory endurance,
  • Understand the concept of wellness and be able to recognize the long term benefits of maintaining
  • Apply a minimum of three of the seven dimensions of wellness including physical, intellectual,
  • Muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and Body Composition
  • A high level of wellness for living in today’s world   
  • Their understanding of wellness
  • Students will understand and apply intellectual dimension of wellness as the student creates
  • Students will understand and apply physical dimension of wellness through weekly workouts designed by the
  • Students will understand and apply social dimension of wellness as they share their personal
  • Students will participate in personal daily workouts
  • An effective personal exercise program
  • Emotional, social, spiritual, environmental and financial as a daily activity   
  • Exercise programs and experiences with other students in the class
  • Student and approved by the instructor

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

A. Daily workout which includes cardio respiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibilty and body composition.

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

1 Design a Personal Workout assignment (intellectual) 2 Pre and Post fitness assessments (physical) 3 Discussion Board Assignment (social) 4 Health History Form

Required Exams

1 Pre and Post survey for Be Well objectives 2 Pre and Post fitness assessments

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

1 Design a Personal Workout assignment (intellectual) 2 Pre and Post fitness assessments (physical) 3 Discussion Board Assignment (social) 4 Health History Form 1 Pre and Post survey for Be Well objectives 2 Pre and Post fitness assessments