COURSE: Exercise and Stress Management (PE 183) CRN E-102 Delayed opening time (N/A for Virtual Campus students)

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1 DIVISION: Math and Science COURSE: Exercise and Stress Management (PE 183) CRN E-102 Delayed opening time (N/A for Virtual Campus students) INSTRUCTOR: T.J. Rapp York Campus (CYTEC Faculty Bay) (Questions received by will answered with In two business days) Phone: (717) Online Office Hours: Monday-Friday 11:00-11:30 A.M. & 5:00-6:00 PM TEXTBOOK: Exercise and Stress Management PE 183 Custom Text. Fahey, Insel & Roth. McGraw Hill Publishing. LAB EQUIPMENT: Tractivity Bundle (Located at the university bookstore) DESCRIPTION: Wellness based course that presents practical information designed to empower students to develop life long strategies to manage stress. Students participate in the exploration of a variety of relaxation techniques such as: meditation, yoga, tai chi, progressive muscle relaxation, and guided imagery. Emphasis is also placed on the role of proper nutrition, regular physical activity and physical fitness to create a balanced lifestyle. (W) LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to: Identify and define the components of health related fitness and wellness Identify health risk factors and major health issues associated with physical inactivity Develop a plan of behavior change that improves health related fitness and enhances the components of wellness Experience and gain through participation the benefits of physical activity and exercise Define stress and the stress response Identify sources of stress (stressors) and their implications to overall wellness Define the relaxation response Explore and implement an array of coping skills and strategies for developing stress hardiness Identify stressful perceptions Develop and apply techniques that assist in resolving stressful perceptions Investigate and participate in a variety of activities that evoke relaxation Identify the role of physical fitness and activity and proper nutrition for effective stress management Create a personal stress management plan addressing several areas of wellness Explain how application of stress management and strategies support wellness METHODOLOGY: Online Lecture, group discussions, exams, written assignments and participation in physical activities.

2 TOPICAL OUTLINE: I. Wellness and Health a. What is health and wellness b. Dimensions of Wellness c. Transtheoretical Model II. III. IV. Physical Activity, Fitness and Exercise a. Physical Activity and Exercise for Health and Fitness b. Components of Physical Fitness c. Designing a Fitness Plan Stress and the Stress Response a. What is stress and the types of stress b. Sources of Stress (stressors) c. Flight or Fight Response d. Stress and its relationship to the dimensions of wellness and disease Mind, Body and Spirit a. Mind/Body Model of Health and Illness b. Health Belief Model c. The Relaxation Response V. Stress Management a. Eliciting the Relaxation Response b. Effective coping skills: exercise, nutrition, thoughts, feelings and attitudes, time management, problem solving c. Relaxation techniques: breathing, meditation, imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, yoga, tai chi GENERAL SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES: Each module will include: An overview, assigned readings, online lectures, group discussions, weekly exercise logs, assignments and a weekly quiz. There will be a midterm to measure progress of the first half of the semester and a final exam to measure overall learning. GRADING SYSTEM: Weekly Module Discussions FITT Plan Quizzes Midterm Exam Final Exam Stress Management Plan Assignments Weekly Exercise Tracker Updates 110 points 25 points 45 points 25 points 25 points 50 points 79 points 55 points 414 points A = % B = 80-89% C = 70-79% D = 60-69% F = <60% ( points) ( points) ( points) ( points) (< 249points) Quizzes, mid-term exam and final exam will be based on online materials. All exams will be taken online and not proctored. Physical fitness tests may include pre- and post assessments for cardiovascular endurance (Rockport 1.0 mile walk), flexibility (sit-and-reach), and muscular endurance (push-ups, curlups).

3 PARTICIPATION: Participation is determined by physical presence in online, being prepared to participate in activity (appropriate attire), contribution and attention during lecture, and level of energy, enthusiasm, and cooperation during physical activity. Each week you will be required to update your exercise tracker online. It is very important you take considerable care of your device. Any device that is damaged or lost is to be replaced immediately. Each weekly update must occur before the close of each learning module. Any update that does not occur for any reason will result in a zero. You are required each week to complete 2 days of exercise for 30 minutes each day. Considering this course requires physical activity, you must inform the instructor of any disabilities that you feel will affect your performance and participation. If during an exercise session you feel dizzy, unusually tired, breathless, etc. Please inform the instructor immediately. Please remember to follow all safety instructions described in class and keep yourself well hydrated. Inappropriate online behavior will not be tolerated and will result in being dropped from this course. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY (AP #594): As per the Student Handbook and AP 594: Academic dishonesty is defined as an intentional act of deception in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or effort of another person, or uses unauthorized material of fabricated information in any academic work. It includes, but not limited to: A. Cheating- giving or receiving answers on assigned material, using materials or aids forbidden by the instructor, unauthorized possession of examinations, or any other intentional use or attempted use of unauthorized materials, information or study aid. B. Plagiarism- the offering of someone else s work, words, or idea as one s own or using material from another source without acknowledgement. C. Interference- interfering without permission with the work of another student either by obtaining, changing, or destroying the work of another student. D. Buying, selling, of term papers, homework, examinations, laboratory assignments, computer programs, etc. E. Falsifying of one s own or another s academic records, or falsifying of admissions, registration, or other related college materials. F. Knowingly assisting someone who in engages in A-E above. A student who commits any of the above acts of academic dishonesty will be failed for that particular assignment and may be failed or dismissed for that particular course. All such acts will be formally documented and be reported to the campus academic dean and Chief Academic Officer. ATTENDANCE POLICY: You are expected to log in at least 3 times a week and actively participate and complete assignments in each week s module. If you cannot log in for more than 3 days due to illness, an accident, loss of a family member or something out of your control, please contact your instructor (phone or ). You may be required to provide a note from a healthcare provider or document proving the reason for not completing your required work. These students with an excused document is expected to complete their assignment the next day (unless otherwise stated). Students are required to participate and complete assignments before on or before the due date according to the online course calendar. Students who fail to complete work for 4 consecutive modules before the midpoint will be withdrawn or dropped from the course. WITHDRAWAL POLICY (AP #667): If you wish to withdrawal from this course, you are responsible for obtaining an instructors signature and submitting the withdrawal form to the registration office for processing. A W grade will be granted by the instructor upon request of the student from the end of the

4 refund period until the midpoint of the course as defined in the College calendar. The student must be attending class in a manner consistent with the instructor's attendance policy, have completed the required graded material, and have not been dishonest in completing the work in order to be eligible for the W grade. LATE WORK: All assignments and projects must be submitted by the due date. Please check the online calendar each learning module. Late assignments will NOT be accepted. ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES: All assignments and projects must be submitted by the due date or the closure of each module. Late assignments will NOT be accepted! Modules begin Monday and end on Sunday. Be sure to check the calendar on your home page. MAKE-UP EXAMS: Make-up tests will only be allowed if the student has an EXCUSED (documented illness or unavoidable emergency) absence for the day of the exam/quiz. It is the student s responsibility to contact the instructor (within 48 hours of the quiz/exam due date) to schedule a make-up quiz/exam. INCOMPLETE GRADE POLICY: An I grade will be granted for extenuating circumstance and must be supported with proper documentation. The request of an Incomplete will be considered on a caseby-case basis. The student will need to complete an Incomplete Grade Form with the instructor and fulfill the college requirements for completing the incomplete grade. If the Incomplete is not fulfilled by the date indicated, the student will receive a F for the course. STUDENTS IN NEED OF ACCOMMODATIONS: Students with disabilities who are in need of accommodations should contact the campus disability coordinator listed below. Coordinators for each campus are listed here: EEOC POLICY 005: It is the policy of Harrisburg Area Community College, in full accordance with the law, not to discriminate in employment, student admissions, and student services on the basis of race, color, religion, age, political affiliation or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability, place of birth, General Education Development Certification (GED), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic history/information, or any legally protected classification. HACC recognizes its responsibility to promote the principles of equal opportunity for employment, student admissions, and student services taking active steps to recruit minorities and women. The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act ( PHRAct ) prohibits discrimination against prospective and current students because of race, color, sex, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, handicap or disability, record of a handicap or disability, perceived handicap or disability, relationship or association with an individual with a handicap or disability, use of a guide or support animal, and/or handling or training of support or guide animals. The Pennsylvania Fair Educational Opportunities Act ( PFEOAct ) prohibits discrimination against prospective and current students because of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, handicap or disability, record of a handicap or disability, perceived handicap or disability, and a relationship or association with an individual with a handicap or disability.

5 Information about these laws may be obtained by visiting the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission website at HACC Virtual Learning Deborah Bybee Coordinator, Disability Services 104F 735 Cumberland Street Lebanon, PA Phone: