California State University, Los Angeles

School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Sciences

KIN 154-06 MW 11:40-12:30pm
KIN 154-07 MW, 4:20-5:10pm

Winter 2015

Beginning Kickboxing Aerobics Course Syllabus

Instructor:

Mae Pang, BA, AFAA & YMCA Certified Group Exercise Instructor

Office:

P.E. Bldg. Room #224, (323) 343-5327, mpang2@calstatela.edu

Office Hours: Mon/Wed 10:50-11:40am, by appointment only.

Text:

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Course Description: Introduction and exploration of the fundamental skills of

Kickboxing Aerobics within a context of individual fitness development. Skill
progression, conditioning, analysis of technique and safety are emphasized.

Course objective: At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Discuss the benefits of physical fitness.
2. Calculate and determine individual fitness levels by pre and post fitness
testing. (pre fitness test = 3rd week of class, pre fitness test = week 6 and post
fitness test = finals day).
3. Conduct an exercise portion of the class (starting on week 8).
4. Demonstrate knowledge of handouts.
5. Demonstrate activities and techniques that are effective for improving
cardiovascular function.
6. Progress through various style of kickboxing aerobic exercise sufficient to
raise the heart rate to a level that will increase cardiovascular efficiency.
7. Monitor intensity with perceived exertion and calculated target heart rate
range.
8. Establish realistic weight goals based on percent body fat.
9. Establish recommended nutrient intake. (www.choosemyplate.gov)
10. Set goals at the beginning of the quarter and reflect on the goals at the end of
the quarter.
Policies and Procedures:
Attendance, punctuality and active participation in class are expected. Lack of
participation will result in an absence. Activity clothes are necessary for
participation NO JEANS, SANDALS, etc. Failure to dress appropriately will
result in an absence. Students are responsible for course materials whether
present or not during class.
Grade
100-90 points
89-80 points
79-70 points
69-60 points
>59 points

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Point
Scale
A
B
C
D
FAIL

Evaluations
Fitness Test (pre/post)
Exercise Class (portion)
Attendance
Participation/Goals
Nutrition/Physical Activity
Final Exam
Total

5/5%
10%
25%
40%
5%
5%
100%

10 pts
10 pts
30 pts
40 pts
5pts
5 pts
100 pts

*Attendance and Participation is crucial. For Attendance you will receive 1.25 points/day and for
participation 2 points/day.

All information included in the course syllabus and details regarding course assignments are
subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. Changes, if any, will be announced during
class. All students are responsible for staying abreast of any and all changes.

No Make up classes.

Statement of Reasonable Accommodation

The School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science faculty members fully support
the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). The members of the faculty will
provide reasonable accommodation to any student with a disability who is
registered with the Office of Students with Disabilities (OSD) who needs and
requests accommodation. The faculty may wish to contact OSD to verify the
presence of a disability and confirm that accommodation is necessary. The OSD
will arrange and provide for the accommodation. Reasonable accommodation
may involve allowing a student to use an interpreter; note taker, or reader,
accommodation may be needed during class sessions and for administration of
examinations. The intent of the ADA in requiring consideration of reasonable
accommodation is not to give a particular student an unfair advantage over other
students, but simply to allow a student with disability to have an equal
opportunity to be successful.

Cheating or plagiarizing in this course will result in zero score and will
seriously affect your grade.
The University considers cheating to a voluntary act for which there may be reasons, but for which there is
no acceptable excuse. The term cheating includes, but is not limited to (CSLA General Catalog, 2009
2011):

Plagiarism;

Receiving or knowingly supplying unauthorized information during an examination;

Using unauthorized materials or sources during an examination;

Changing an answer after work has been graded and presenting it as improperly graded;

Taking an examination for another student or having another student take an examination for you;

Forging or altering registration or grade document.

Students who are caught cheating may be subject to loss of credit for the assignment. If
issuing a punitive grade, the instructor shall report it to the Judicial Affairs Officer and
may recommend that appropriate action be taken through the Student Discipline
Procedures of The California State University.
The FINAL EXAM is scheduled for: KIN 154-06, Mon, March 16, 10:45-12pm
KIN 154-07, Mon, March 16, 4:30-5:45pm

We will 1) Correct Final Exam, 2) Post Fitness Test 3) Turn in assigned work (Reflection,
Nutrition and Physical Activities (www.choosemyplate.gov)
IF YOU ARE LATE, YOU MISSED THE FINAL