Course Syllabus

PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness & Wellness

 

Required Materials: Your interactive eBook is included with eFit registration.

Required Technology: An activity tracker (Fitbit, Apple Watch, etc..) is required. If your activity tracker is not a Fitbit, it needs to be compatible with Google Fit. Alternative methods are also available.

You will be expected to utilize computer technology while enrolled in this class at Lone Star College. Internet access is required for online quizzes, exams, and online assignment submissions.

Registration: Register at https://efit.health/register/register.php?c=429. eFit is used for your eBook access, activity tracker grade, and fitness assessment grade. Your promo code for free access to eFit.Health is: lsct

The specific technology requirements for this course are listed below:

• Access to a dependable computer with Internet connectivity
• Internet browser (Latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari)
• Office tools such as Microsoft Office Online (Office 365 is available for free through the college). Access Office by visiting https://portal.office.com and log in with your LSC email address and password
• Headset and/or mic and speakers

Learner Technology Skills & Digital Literacy Expectations:
Students need to be comfortable using a computer and learning new technology to keep up with the online nature of this course. Experience taking online courses is not required, but you should be informed of the demands required of online learners. The following is a list of technology skill expectations:

• Understanding of file management
• Basic keyboarding and mouse skills
• Medium comfort level with new application interfaces
• Communicating with email, including attaching files
• Media connectivity such as webcam, microphone, speaker, and/or headset settings
• Familiar with basic expectations of an online learner, such as logging into the course on the first day of class

Students need to be aware of the expected digital literacy skill level and capable of the following:

• Locate and gather appropriate information via search engines and library databases
• Evaluate, apply, create, and communicate knowledge via technology
• Cite information sources

Online Course Access
MyLonestar (https://my.lonestar.edu)
Students’ main access point for Lone Star College business and academic services is the MyLonestar portal at https://my.lonestar.edu. There is support on the login page if you have forgotten your LSC username or password. Once logged in, the link to your online course can be found via the LSC-Online tile on the homepage.

D2L Brightspace Access
This course is hosted by the Desire2Learn (D2L) Brightspace learning management system and can be accessed from the class login link on the Lone Star College website or the direct web address https://d2l.lonestar.edu. You will need a Lone Star College username and password. The online course can also be accessed via the mobile app called Brightspace Pulse.

Online Student Orientation
If this is your first online course at Lone Star College, you will be required to complete a short online student orientation course to help familiarize you with the system before accessing your course is allowed.

Virtual Learning Assistance Center
Links to technical support and helpful guides can be found at https://vlac.lonestar.edu.

DEI Statement
LSC-Online is committed to creating an inclusive learning environment that embraces diversity, ensures equitable outcomes, fosters belonging and respects the experiences, cultures and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff.

Catalog Description:
This course will provide an overview of the lifestyle necessary for fitness and health. Students will participate in physical activities and assess their fitness status. Students will be introduced to proper nutrition, weight management, cardiovascular health, flexibility, and strength training. CIP Code: (3105015223)

Core Category: Component Area Option [90]

Core Curriculum Statement: This is a class in the Core Curriculum as administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.  This course is designed to provide instruction in the following Core Objective(s):

• Critical Thinking Skills (CT) – creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information.
• Communication Skills (COM) – effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and visual communication.
• Personal Responsibility (PR) – to include the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making

Important Points

• You need access to a computer for this class. You need to log in to D2L, eFit and the activity tracker app (Fitbit or Google Fit) on your phone EVERY MONDAY to check for any updates.
• No Late Work Accepted for this ONLINE Kinesiology Class.  Seriously!
• Please make sure you read over the entire syllabus . This is VERY important.
• More than likely, you will find the answers to all your questions either in the syllabus or D2L.
• Make sure you understand ALL DUE DATES for assignments.  Please put the due dates in your smartphone/computer/planner.  No late assignments are accepted. Period!

• Register at eFit using this link - https://efit.health/register/register.php?c=429 . This is important because your Activity Tracker and Fitness Assessment Assignments are calculated at eFit. Your interactive eBook is included with eFit.
• You can use a Fitbit or any Google Fit compatible activity tracker such as Apple Watch, Mi Band, etc. You need to download the Fitbit App or Google Fit App (the first week of class) and sync it to your activity tracker.
• After a phone software update, Fitbit app, or Google Fit update, make sure you check your phone permissions and enable all data to be tracked.
• It is essential to open the app on your smartphone that is associated with your activity tracker (Fitbit App or Google Fit) every Monday (a few times per week is better) to allow it to transfer data from your tracker to the app.
• If you perform any type of exercise you need to track your exercise on the app that is associated with your activity tracker.
• Your interactive eBook is included with eFit.You will need an activity tracker and access to https://efit.health /register/register.php?c=429.
• Read and understand the Fitness Activity Tracker assignment instructions. 
• Your goal is to get as many steps as possible or as many active minutes possible for the semester.

• The Nutrition Written Assignment is manually graded. Please don't expect your grade for that paper to be posted in D2L until at least Fri, Oct 21st .
• Your Fitness Assessment and Activity Tracker Assignment grades will not be posted into your D2L gradebook until Thu, Dec 15th .
• For the PAR-Q quiz, please only answer "YES" or "NO" for the response.  Nothing else.  On question 8 it will be your full name.
• The PAR-Q quiz and Syllabus Quiz can be taken unlimited times, so make sure you get 100%! All other quizzes and the final exam may be taken twice. If there is a tech problem on the first attempt, the second attempt is your chance to correct it.
• Did I mention DUE Dates?  No late assignments and read the entire Syllabus!

• Your Final Exam is due at 11:59 PM on Tue, Dec 13th and you will take it online in D2L.
• Please review all of your grades for this class.  If you have any questions you must email me before 11:59 PM on Tue, Dec 13th.
• All grades will be considered COMPLETE at 11:59 PM on Tue, Dec 13th.
• Good luck! If you do your work, you will get an excellent grade for this class.  Put in a good effort and you will have an amazing class!

 

Instructor Guidelines and Procedures

You are responsible for knowing and following all the guidelines below.

Attendance/Participation: This class is fully online, and we will not meet face to face.  It is up to you to complete all assignments on your own time before the deadlines. No late assignments are accepted! You are responsible for logging in each week and taking care of assignments.

Federal Legislation requires Lone Star College to verify attendance for students who receive financial aid each semester. If you are receiving financial aid, you must participate in an academically related activity in each course by Official Day of Record (ODR) of the enrolled semester.

Non-Attendance Drop (NA)
If you do not log into your course or participate in an academically related activity by the Official Day of Record (ODR), you will be dropped from your course and may lose financial eligibility for the semester. Any financial aid funds disbursed to you or your account must be returned to the U.S. Department of Education.

Academically Related Activities (FSA HB Sept.2019)
Academically related activities include, but are not limited to, physically attending a class where there is an opportunity for direct interaction between the instructor and students; initiating contact with a faculty member to ask a question about the academic subject studied in the course; participating in an online discussion about academic matters; submitting an academic assignment; taking an exam, an interactive tutorial or computer-assisted instruction; or attending a study group that is assigned by the school.
Academically related activities do NOT include activities where a student may be present, but not academically engaged, such as logging into an online class without active participation, participating in academic counseling or advisement, living in institutional housing, or participating in the school’s meal plan.
In a distance education context, logging into an online class is not sufficient by itself to demonstrate academic attendance by the student. A student must participate in class or otherwise be engaged in an academically related activity, such as but not limited to, contributing to an online discussion or contacting a faculty member to ask a course-related question via approved communication channels. Completion of an online orientation or syllabus quiz constitutes attendance.

Artificial Intelligence Policy: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) can be a valuable tool for academic purposes and is permitted in this course as a supplementary resource. AI may assist with generating ideas, checking grammar, and improving writing skills and other class-related tasks, but it should not be relied upon solely. Students are expected to demonstrate independent thinking and analysis and use AI to supplement their work. Any work submitted must be the student's own, and using AI to generate entire assignments or portions of assignments is strictly prohibited and will result in academic consequences. To promote transparency and accountability, students must document their use of AI in their assignments, including the prompts or instructions they provided to the AI and any additional notes about the AI's output or their analysis. Plagiarism, including using AI to generate assignments, not only cheats the student out of learning but is considered a form of academic misconduct and will result in disciplinary action. For more information on the appropriate use of instructional resources, please visit https://www.lonestar.edu/instructional-resources.htm.

Communication: In the age of social media, many students approach emailing similarly to texting and other forms of digital communication, where the norms are brevity and informality. Instead, emailing calls for more formality and care.

My responses via email will be answered within 24-36 hours. This does not include the weekend or holidays. Although I might check D2L or email on the weekend, it cannot be guaranteed throughout the semester. Therefore, emails sent after 5:00 pm on Friday might not be answered before the following Monday. I will post an announcement if I'm not available for an extended period.

• Use the Student Managed Support discussion topic for general course or assignment questions. There is a good chance a classmate might be able to answer a question.
• Use your instructor’s course email for questions of a personal nature.
• In an emergency, your instructor’s phone number can usually be reached on business days between 10:00 am to 5:00 pm or by leaving a voicemail message.
• Course chat and/or WebEx video conference times will be arranged based on student input.
• Course announcements may periodically be posted on the D2L course homepage.

When emailing me, please adhere to the guidelines below. Emails that do not meet the guidelines below may be returned to the student for a second attempt. I expect you to correspond with your peers respectfully and courteously.

• Use a clear subject line with a class section number (Section 9011 )
• Use a greeting & signature
• Use standard proper punctuation, spelling & grammar
• Do your part in solving what you need to solve
• Remember expectations of respect
• Make sure you let me know what class you are in with the section number and what assignment you are referring to

Risk Statement: Safety at Lone Star College - Online is of the utmost importance. Please be aware this course could present potential health hazards. This course involves physical activity and, as a result, students should be aware of the risks associated. Students shall notify the instructor of any questions or concerns, if any. Students shall also follow the Chancellor’s Procedures for requesting a disability accommodation, when necessary.

The policy and procedures for requesting a disability accommodation are available at https://www.lonestar.edu/accessibility-services-resources.htm.

• This course requires participation in physical activity.
• To ensure students are safe to start a physically active regime, it is the student’s responsible to seek medical clearance prior to starting an exercise program.

Student Behavior: Email and online discussions should be civilized and respectful to everyone, and relevant to the topic we are discussing. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Classroom and online discussions are meant to allow us to hear a variety of viewpoints. This can only happen if we respect each other and our differences.
The Lone Star College Catalog [Student Conduct, Section 562.01d] states, "Disruptive activity that hinders other students' learning or deters an instructor from effective teaching will not be tolerated under any circumstances."

D2L:  You will be required to use D2L.  You will need to logon every Monday to check for updates. It's recommended that you login even more often so you don't miss any announcements.  

Late Work:  No late assignments will be accepted.  No excuse for late assignments even if your computer crashes or if you cannot access Wi-Fi!  Do not wait until the last hour to turn in your work.

Drop/Withdraw Procedure:  To drop this class, follow the procedure at https://vlac.lonestar.edu/help/a413

 

Grade Determination