Active Health

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Course
SPSC 1103
Discontinued
No
Course code
SPSC 1103
Descriptive
Active Health
Department
Sport Science
Faculty
Science & Technology
Credits
3.00
Start date
End term
Not Specified
PLAR
No
Semester length
15 weeks
Max class size
35
Course designation
None
Industry designation
None
Contact hours

Lecture: 2 hours/week

and

Lab: 2 hours/week

 

Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Lab
Learning activities

Classroom time will be used for lectures and group discussions. Lab time will be used for practical applications and experiences, and peer teaching. 

Course description
This course provides an overview of the concepts of physical fitness and wellness. Topics include components of physical fitness, physical fitness assessment, and exercise prescription. Through a balance of theory and practical experience, students discover the value of an active lifestyle and the physiological adaptations of exercise. Students perform a variety of conditioning methods as well as gain experience with the design and application of exercise programs. This course is open to students of all physical abilities.
Course content
  • Exercise in society
    • Role of exercise in a healthy population
    • Risk factors associated with sedentary behaviour
    • Role of exercise for children, youth, adults, and aging populations
    • Canadian guidelines for physical activity
  • Components of physical fitness
    • Anatomy and physiology related to components of physical fitness
    • Training processes for development of health-related components of physical fitness
    • Training effects associated with the development of health-related components of physical fitness
    • Benefits of improving health-related components of physical fitness
    • Risk factors associated with low levels of physical fitness
    • Skill-related components of physical fitness
  • Exercise programs
    • Principles of training for physical fitness
    • Components and the effects of the warm-up and cool-down phases
    • Warm-up and cool-down design and implementation
    • Types of classic exercise programs
    • Types of contemporary exercise programs
    • Factors associated with the development of skill-related fitness
  • Physical fitness assessment
    • Role of physical fitness assessment with respect to exercise programs
    • Types of physical fitness assessment, including lab and field testing
    • Purpose of physical fitness assessment
    • Methods of physical fitness assessment
  • Design and implementation of exercise programs
    • Design of exercise programs for various fitness objectives
    • Monitoring and evaluation of exercise programs
    • Considerations for injury prevention
    • Factors involved with the implementation of exercise programs
  • Variables associated with exercise
    • Exercise contraindications
    • Neuromuscular effects of stress and relaxation
    • Nutrition, metabolism, and exercise
    • Cause and impact of various injury types
    • Musculoskeletal concepts associated with the care of the back
    • Motivational factors involved in adhering to an exercise program
    • Potential risks associated with exercise
    • Effects of exercise on growth and development
    • Fitness and wellness from a life-long perspective

 

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: 

  • discuss the role of exercise in society;
  • describe the components of physical fitness;
  • describe and demonstrate the application of exercise methods for fitness objectives;
  • describe and conduct physical fitness assessments;
  • design and implement exercise programs;
  • explain the benefits of exercise;
  • explain the adaptations caused by exercise;
  • discuss the relationship of exercise with growth and development factors, health concepts, nutrition concepts, and the prevention of exercise-related injuries.
Means of assessment

Assessment will be in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. The instructor will present a written course outline
with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. Evaluation will be based on the following:

Participation 0-10%
Labs  5-30%
Assignments 0-30%
Fitness Leadership Project 10-30%
Personal Fitness Program 10-30%
Mid-Term Exam 10-40%
Final Exam 10-40%
Total 100%
Textbook materials

Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials. Example textbooks and materials may
include:

Powers, S., & Doff, S. (Current Edition). Total Fitness and Wellness. Pearson.

 

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Equivalencies

None