COURSE OUTLINE – PHYSICAL FITNESS AND WELLNESS LECTURE (HP 200)

2 Credits (Lecture + Activity)

Fall 2018

INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Barb Weyenberg

OFFICE: HP 352
OFFICE HOURS: Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:30-2:30 **During exam weeks (midterm/final/University) – by
appointment only**
E-MAIL: bweyenberg@bsu.edu

Course Description: "This PFW course is included in Ball State University Core Curriculum (UCC). All UCC courses include
information considered to be essential in becoming a well-educated citizen." This course accentuates a university
commitment to wellness. Realizing the direct correlation between positive lifestyle habits and well-being, this course
uses a two-fold approach: 1) a series of classroom lectures that cover a variety of physical fitness and wellness topics; 2)
laboratory activity sessions.

Course Objectives:
1. Identify and recognize key terms, perspectives, and theories in physical wellbeing.
2. Summarize information related to multiple dimensions of wellness with an emphasis on the connections to physical
fitness and wellness.
3. Discuss multiple avenues that lead to optimal fitness and wellness.
4. Conclude that each person is responsible for one’s own fitness related outcomes (self-efficacy).
5. Illustrate ways of critically exploring fitness, nutrition, and wellness information.
6. Choose exercise opportunities that are effective and safe.
7. Create personalized physical fitness program based on a biometric assessment of one’s own physical fitness and
wellness.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: All required class items (e.g., i>clicker remote, e-text/homework site access code) need to be
purchased by the conclusion of the first week of the semester or risk failure in class.

Textbook (hard copy of text NOT required): Robbins, Powers, & Burgess. 2016. A Wellness Way of Life, 11th edition,
WCB/McGraw-Hill Publishers.

McGraw Hill’s Connect - includes e-text (ISBN: 9781260209853): McGraw Hill’s Connect is a web-based assignment and
assessment solution required for this course that does include access to the required e-text. Connect is designed to
assist you with your coursework based on your needs. Connect can also be purchased online (follow the “Connect
Registration” link in Blackboard. To register in Connect directly, follow the Connect Registration link in Blackboard and
click “Register Now”. NOTE: You can register in Connect and have access without a code for a limited time period
(during the first two weeks of the course) – this WILL NOT last you the entire semester. If you are trying to carrying
over a registration from a previous semester – this WILL NOT last you the entire semester.

i>clicker Remote (ISBN: 9781498603041): You are required to have an i>clicker remote for in-class participation. Either
an i>clicker or i>clicker2 remote will work for this course. i>clicker is a response system that allows you to respond to
questions posed during class. You may purchase the i>clicker remote through the campus bookstores.

You will need to register your i>clicker remote online by Friday, August 31st by going to our course Blackboard site,
clicking “i>clicker registration”, and completing the remote ID field. The remote ID is the series of numbers and
sometimes letters found on the bottom of the back of your i>clicker remote. i>clicker will be used every day in class, and
you are responsible for bringing your remote daily – there are no loaner i>clickers or extra batteries. You must bring
your i>clicker with you to every lecture to count towards participation points. You may not write answers on paper for
submission to count as participation points. You may not submit answers on more than one i>clicker during class – you
can only submit answers for yourself. If you do not register your i>clicker remote by the deadline, you will not receive
any of your classroom participation points for the duration of the semester. In order to receive participation credit for a
class, you must answer at least 75% of all questions asked during the class. If less than 75% of questions are responded
to within a particular class session, participation points will not be awarded for that class. The “lowest” i>clicker score
will be dropped at the end of the semester (even if all classes are attended).

Attendance: Please do not call or email to report an absence, unless you will be missing several classes, or you have a
MAJOR problem. Remember...if you are absent, you are still responsible for the missed class notes. Talk with classmates
and check Blackboard! Do not contact me for an update on the information you missed.

Failure to attend class will result in a zero for i>clicker participation. The only excused absences are funerals, University
sponsored academic field trips, and athletic competitions. You will need to provide proper documentation to support
these reasons. Doctor’s notes are not accepted as excused absences.

Grading: All grades will be posted in Blackboard Grade Center. It is your responsibility to bring any questions you may
have about your grade to your instructor’s attention. The PFW grade is 50% determined by lecture performance and
50% determined by the laboratory/activity performance. There are 300 total points possible. (Lecture = 150 pts.; Lab =
150 pts.). You will receive one overall PFW grade which is points based.
LECTURE: Points Possible
1. Blackboard Midterm Exam = 50 points
2. Blackboard Final Exam = 50 points (given the last week of classes)
3. i>clicker participation = 20 points (2 points per class – maximum of 20 points)
4. Assignments
To be completed prior to midterm:
Pre-Knowledge Assessment
Chapter 1 and 2 Homework
Chapter 3 Homework Assignment
Chapter 4 homework Assignment
Chapter 5 Homework Assignment = 30 points (3 points per assignment on Connect)
To be completed prior to final:
Chapter 7 Homework Assignment
Exercise is Medicine Homework Assignment
Chapter 10 Homework Assignment
Chapter 11 Homework Assignment
Post-Knowledge Assessment
TOTAL LECTURE POINTS POSSIBLE = 150 points

Final Point Scale: Based on 300 points of combined lecture and lab.
300-282 = A 230-222 = C
281-270 = A- 221-210 = C-
269-261 = B+ 209-201 = D+
260-252 = B 200-192 = D
251-240 = B- 191-180 = D-
239-231 = C+ 179 - ↓ = F

Assignments:
1. Attend all classes, arrive on time and arrive prepared. The reading is your responsibility; lectures are intended to
supplement and clarify. Please come see me with any questions or comments you may have at any time; don’t
wait until you are totally confused!
2. No extra credit – often after a student earns a poor grade he/she is interested in doing “extra credit” projects to
improve his/her overall grade. NO extra credit projects/assignments will be offered. All students have the same
opportunity to succeed on the assigned work. Use the opportunities to work hard and succeed.
3. Connect assignments are due prior to the beginning of your assigned lecture. No late assignments are accepted.

Exam Information: Our department does not follow the University’s final exam schedule. Please refer to the schedule
within the course outline for final exam time, do not use the University’s schedule. All exams are administered at on-
campus computer labs and are walk-in testing. Students will be notified in class and by Blackboard when exams are
scheduled and allotted time period. Both the Midterm and Final are taken via Blackboard during specified time frames –
there are no make-up exams if the exam is not completed in the specified timeframe. Failure to follow directions when
completing the exam may result in at least a 20 point deduction from the final exam score. Any notice of possible
cheating sent from the lab proctor may result in up to a 20 point deduction or possible automatic failure of the exam.

Classroom Environment: Students who disrupt the learning of their peers will be asked to leave at the instructor’s will.
The following is expected of you when you enter the classroom:
1. Faculty may limit the use of technology in the classroom in accordance with University policies - laptops are only
used when the instructor gives permission.
2. Cell phones need to be turned off and put away. If your phone is not in the off or silent position you will be
asked to leave the classroom. This also means texting is not allowed at any time during class.
3. Headphones/earbuds must be removed during class.
4. Come to class on time and stay throughout the duration of the class.
5. Please limit food or drink brought into this classroom. Help us keep this room clean.

Email Etiquette: Emails need to include complete words and phrases with proper capitalization and punctuation. Emails
will only be responded to if they can be read and at least the following information is included: name, course and
section number, day and time lecture class meets.

Special Needs: If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, please contact me as soon as
possible. Ball State’s Disability Services office coordinates services for students with disabilities; documentation of a
disability needs to be on file in that office before any accommodations can be provided. Disability Services can be
contacted at (765) 285-5293 or dsd@bsu.edu.
If you have emergency medical information to share with me or if you need special arrangements in case the building
must be evacuated, this should also be discussed with me as soon as possible. Please inform me of any health issues that
may present an issue during class (i.e., epilepsy, diabetes, etc.). My office number and e-mail are listed at the top of this
course outline.

The Learning Center: The Learning Center offers free tutoring for most courses in the core curriculum, for a variety of
math, economics, accounting, and physics courses, for any writing task, and for general study strategies such as time
management, test taking, speed reading, and effective textbook reading and note taking. Tutoring is also available for
many courses outside of the core curriculum. Call 285-1006 or visit NQ 350 to make an appointment to meet with a
tutor. Tutoring is available one-on-one or in small groups. **International Students – The Learning Center has tutors
trained to address some of the challenges specific to International Students and if you are having trouble understanding
information presented in class, you are encouraged to contact the Learning Center. Bilingual tutors may also be
available upon request.**

Writing Center Information: The Writing Center is a community of Ball State students and faculty who value writing. The
Writing Center is a comfortable, supportive environment for writers from all communities and backgrounds. It is located
in Robert Bell 295. They have both online and face-to-face appointments. To make an appointment go to
www.ballstate.mywconline.com.

Academic Dishonesty: Students of the university must conduct themselves in accordance with the highest standards of
academic honesty and integrity. Academic dishonesty by a student will not be tolerated in activity or academic areas and
will be treated in accordance with the policy in the faculty handbook. Please refer to the specific sections in
Undergraduate Rights and Responsibilities for information regarding academic honesty. These policies (including
cheating on exams and plagiarism) will be strictly enforced. Cheating and plagiarism are not tolerated. Incidents of
academic dishonesty will be prosecuted to the full extent within the university judicial process! Failure to follow these
guidelines will result in an “F” for the course.

Statement on Diversity: At Ball State, diversity is an integral part of our identity. Our success depends on our efforts to
cultivate inclusivity within our pedagogical, scholarly, and creative pursuits. Community is an inherent and crucial aspect
of such efforts at local, national and international levels. As we recruit and retain a diverse administration, faculty/staff
and student body, we strive to ensure that our students are prepared to engage and succeed in increasingly diverse
environments. Our recruitment efforts will continue to include historically underrepresented populations to create the
cultural milieu that promotes participation by all. We are committed to the pursuit of excellence by being inclusive of
individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (except where sex is a bona fide qualification), sexual orientation,
gender identity/gender expression, physical or mental disability, national origin, ancestry, or age. Ball State will be a
place recognized for its positive climate—one where all stakeholders know that their contributions to the mission of the
university are essential to our success.

Title IX: Title IX makes it clear that violence and harassment based on sex and gender are Civil Rights offenses subject to
the same kinds of accountability and the same kinds of support applied to offenses against other protected categories
such as race, national origin, etc. If you or someone you know has been harassed or assaulted, here are available
resources at Ball State University:
• Title IX coordinator for Student Affairs, Katie Slabaugh, (765) 285-1545, kslabaugh@bsu.edu
• Office of Victim Services, 2nd Floor Health Center, Room 205, (765) 285-7844, ovs@bsu.edu
• Counseling Center, Lucina Hall, Room 320, (765) 285-1736
• Police Department, 200 North McKinley Avenue, (765)285-1111 (911 from a campus phone), www.bsu.edu/police

Important Dates:
August 20 Classes begin
August 26 Late registration and change-of-course end
September 3 Labor Day – No classes
October 8-9 Fall Break – No classes
October 24 Course withdrawal period ends
November 21-25 Thanksgiving Break – No classes
December 4-10 PFW FINAL EXAM PERIOD
December 10 Last day for regular classes
December 11-14 Final Exam Period (except for all PFW courses)
December 14 Fall semester ends
Note: Students should familiarize themselves with class withdrawal procedures and the calendar for withdrawals. If a
student’s name appears on the grade reporting sheet and he/she has not officially withdrawn the instructor is mandated
by the Registrar’s Office to assign an “F” grade.

Course Withdrawal: There is only one withdrawal period. It extends from the 6th through the 45th day of classes during a
fall or spring semester. See important dates. For fall and spring semesters, a student has the entire first week of
courses to drop a course with no penalty. They do this through “Add/Drop/Registration” from the website
www.bsu.edu/student services. After the first week, a student can withdraw from a course with a grade of “W” up until
the decided upon withdrawal date. They accomplish this by completing a Withdrawal form and turning it in to the
Registrar located in Lucina Hall. After this withdrawal date a student may only withdraw and receive a grade of “W”
(instead of an “F”) if they are confirmed to have proper extenuating circumstances.

What is the Process for Late Course Withdrawal? Missing the deadline to withdraw, poor performance, and/or failing
the class are not acceptable reasons to request a late withdrawal. In compliance with University policy, late withdrawals
are only considered based on a VERIFIABLE, EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCE. Requesting a late withdrawal must be
verified through documentation, however, providing documentation is not a guarantee that a student’s request for late
withdrawal will be granted. Students should not assume that late withdrawal requests will be approved. Students should
continue to attend class, submit assignments, utilize campus resources, and consider alternatives until they are notified
of the status of their withdrawal request.
Verifiable extenuating circumstance is defined as an occurrence or event that is not under the control of a student.
Examples of such occurrences and recommended supporting documentation include: serious medical condition/illness
(completion of PFW Serious Medical Condition/Illness Documentation form obtained from course instructor and
completed by licensed health care provider), family death (obituary/death certificate or letter from counselor – both
should indicate date and relationship to the deceased), military orders (copy of official orders), etc. A personal
statement should also be included regarding the circumstances that prohibited successful completion of the course and
why the published withdrawal deadline was missed. Requests for late withdrawal from a PFW course and supporting
documentation must be submitted by the last day of classes of the semester of enrollment.
 TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE (**subject to change without prior notice**)
You are responsible for all material in the text! The lectures only supplement the reading. It is recommended that you
read the chapter before each lecture. To do well on the exams you must read each chapter.
Date Topic Homework Reading
Aug 23 Introduction/Course Outline Pre-Knowledge Assessment None
30 Guest Speaker – Communicating Consent & Partying Smart None None
Sept 6 Understanding Wellness and Changing Behavior Chapter 1 & 2 Homework 1&2
13 Developing & Assessing Physical Fitness Chapter 3 Homework 3
20 Maximizing Cardiorespiratory Fitness Chapter 4 Homework 4
27 Developing Muscular Fitness None 5
Oct 4 Developing Flexibility; Review for Midterm Exam Chapter 5 & 6 Homework 6
Oct 10-16 BLACKBOARD MIDTERM EXAM – No lecture class Red Zone and Chapters 1-6
18 Exploring Special Exercise Considerations None 7
25 Preventing Common Injuries & Caring for the Lower Back Chapter 7 & 8 Homework 8
Nov 1 Exercise is Medicine Exercise is Medicine Homework 9 & 13
8 Coping with Stress Chapter 10 Homework 10
15 Eating for Wellness Chapter 11 Homework 11
29 Achieving a Healthy Weight; Review for Final Exam Post-Knowledge Assessment 12
Dec 4-10 BLACKBOARD FINAL EXAM (last week of classes) – No
Chapters 7-13
lecture class
**PFW DOES NOT FOLLOW THE UNIVERSITY FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE**

Lecture Schedule Fall 2018

Lecture Time: 1:00 pm / Thursdays
Section Lab Days/Time Instructor
103.35 MW @ 10:00 am (RC 200D) Weyenberg
103.36 MW @ 11:00 am (RC 122) Powers
103.37 TR @ 11:00 am (RC 200D) Powers
104.6 MW @ 9:00 am (RC 122) Primmer
217.3 TR @ 9:00 am (LP 118) Seibold-Caudill

Lecture Time: 2:00 pm / Thursdays

Section Lab Days/Time Instructor
100.10 MW @ 10:00 am (RC 122) B. Zenisek
103.11 TR @ 12:00 pm (RC 200D) Stoffer
103.23 MW @ 3:00 pm (RC 200B) McMurtry
104.4 TR @ 10:00 am (RC 122) Primmer
148.8 TR @ 11:00 am (RC 200B Vitatoe