Course credit
3 credit hours
Course description
Concepts of exercise science, nutrition, stress management, contemporary health issues and decision making. Assessment, application and participation in lifetime fitness and skill activities.
Delivery
This course is available in a web-based format, utilizing web pages and WebCT, a computer conferencing program. WebCT requires Internet access and a web browser — no additional software is required. Students may need access to someone who can assist with computer set-up.
Prerequisites
This distance learning course is limited to students admitted to the Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) degree program.
Instructor
Forrest Dolgener, Ph.D., Professor of Exercise Science
I am a native Texan who migrated to the Midwest some 35 years ago. I have been at UNI since 1979. I received my Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Texas at Austin and then spent 6 years at the University of Cincinnati before coming to UNI. Our family always intended to eventually get back to the Southwest, but Cedar Falls and UNI provided everything we were looking for (except the cold weather) so we have been here ever since.
I was an athlete in high school and college and have always enjoyed exercise, so much so that I changed my major in college after 3 years in Electrical Engineering to Physical Education. I initially thought I wanted to coach but I became very interested in exercise as a therapeutic tool which led me to graduate study in exercise science. As I pursued my graduate degrees, I began to appreciate the value of exercise in combination with other positive behaviors on my overall health. I believe the combination of appropriate exercise, nutrition, and various other health behaviors have kept me vigorous and energetic and can do so for the majority of the population. During my professional career, I spent about 15 years working specifically in the area of Cardiac Rehabilitation so I witnessed firsthand the effects of debilitating diseases such as heart disease. For the last 20 years, my interests have been primarily focused on the effects of exercise and nutrition on our capabilities to “work”, whether it is athletic performance or informal exercise.
My normal course load includes courses such as Exercise Physiology, Sport Nutrition, and Fitness Assessment but I have taught Personal Wellness in the Extension Program for non-traditional students and in the summers for several years. I enjoy this course because in affords me the opportunity to encourage and motivate others to adopt a lifestyle that will certainly enhance the quality of their life and most likely their longevity as well.
Evaluation
9 assignments, 3 exams
Overview
Course Purpose
To provide an opportunity for the development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will encourage and facilitate the implementation and maintenance of a healthy lifestyle. Such a lifestyle, if embraced, will enhance the quality and quantity of one’s life.
Course Objectives
By reading the material assigned and completing the assignments and activities throughout the course, students will:
Course organization
Written Assignments
Most assignments have a reading assignment and a written assignment. The written assignments vary but all require that you complete some type of written response. Complete the assignments in order with the exception of Assignment 5 which takes 4 weeks to complete. Turn in Assignment 5 at the completion of the 4 week exercise period. While working on Assignment 5 you may continue with the remainder of the assignments.
Exams
There are three proctored exams. Exam 1 will be 50 multiple-choice questions and will count 20 points toward the course grade. Exam 1 covers chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in the text and should be taken after competing Assignment 4. Exam 2 will be 50 multiple-choice questions and will count 20 points toward the course grade. Exam 2 covers chapters 8, 6, and 9 in the text and should be taken after completing Assignment 7. Exam 3 will be 30 multiple choice questions and will count 10 points toward the course grade. Exam 3 covers chapters 10 and 11 in the text and should be taken after completing Assignment 9.
Grading
Please note that UNI Guided Independent Study requires that you complete all assignments and exams to pass the course. There are two components to the course grade. The first component is three exams at intervals throughout the course and the exams will collectively count 50% of the course grade. The second component will be 9 assignments related to the topics covered in the course and collectively the assignments will count 50% of the course grade. Each assignment will count 5 points towards the course grade except for assignment 5 which will count 10 points.
Textbook
Fahey, T. Fit & Well Alternate Edition (7th ed.) McGraw-Hill Higher Education. ISBN 0073252093.
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