Course Outline Assignment

Course Analysis
Course Name: Body Transformation
Course Length: 15 Weeks
Course Type: Online
Average Student:
High School/Adult Student. No pre-requisite. Introduction level health and
fitness.
Content Analysis:

Students should be able to take pictures of themselves and upload them.

(Assumed General Information)
Students should be able to use basic computer software such as Internet
Browser, Microsoft Office Suite, etc. (Assumed General Information)

General Goals:

Learn about common exercises

Learn common nutritional concepts
Adapt to a new life style
Strengthen the knowledge of health and fitness
Understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle

Enhancing Learning:
This course will give hands on experience in learning how to become
healthier and fit by following instructions set in each module. By learning the
material given in this course, the students will transform their body and mind
to a healthier version of themselves, be able to convert the information given
in the course and convert it into their lifestyles, and pass on their knowledge
to others and to motivate them to transform their lives. This is to work with
your life and not fight it.

General Course Assessments

Discussion Boards: This assessment is for interpersonal interactions and to
replicate the robust discussions that take place in a regular classroom, and to
collaborate and share ideas.
Journal: This assessment will measure the everyday habits of the student to
see what could be better the next day and to help with changing the mental state of
the student.
Multiple Choice Exams: This assessment will measure the knowledge
retained by the notes that are given in the class.
Journey Project: This assessment is to measure the progress for the
individual student that has occurred throughout the course.
Make Your Own Plan Project: This assessment will demonstrate that the
students understand the material given to incorporate the material into a plan they
come up with.
Feedback Survey: The surveys are to help the instructor and the students
for future course.
Self Test: These self tests will measure the knowledge of each module per
week of the student.
List of Goals: This list will help the students realize what they are working
toward, and to see if they reach the goals by the end of the term.
Motivational Plan: This plan is to show what motivates the students on a
daily basis or during their workout.
Daily Regimen: This is to show what the student is doing on a daily basis
and what they can change.
Determined Methods List: This is so the students will be able to show what
it is that keeps them determined.
Cheat Day Plan: The plan is for the students so they do not deviate from the
plan too much and keep them on course.
Lifestyle Change Process: This is a comprehensive look through their
progress.

Course Outline-Objectives
Module 1-Introduction (Week 1)
Objectives
Describe the requirement and responsibilities of the students
Identify what is expected for the instructor
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Discover the familiarity of the students knowledge

Module 2- Introduction to Your Body (Week 2)

Objectives
Create a list of health related goals to complete by the end of
the semester
Develop a strategy on how to reach goals
Identify Various health related measurements
Module 3- Nutrition and Supplements (Week 3)
Objectives
Select a healthier diet
Identify healthier food decisions
Apply healthy food decisions to daily diet
Module 4- Common Exercises (Week 4)
Objectives
Recognize correct form of exercises
Match various exercises to the course muscle groups they work
Apply exercises to daily life
Module 5- Motivation (Week 5)
Objectives
Compose a plan that will motivate you to reach your health
goals
Summarize the various motivational techniques
Apply the motivational techniques to your daily regimen
Module 6- Hard Work (Week 6)
Objectives
Discuss the hard work it takes to make a life change
Compare the differences of a hard working outcomes to those
who werent
Use the motivational techniques to work hard on your plan
Module 7- Fun (Week 7)
Objectives
Identify the different types of exercise that can be fun
List various fun exercises near you
Compose a regimen that could be fun for the student
Module 8- Determination (Week 8)
Objectives
Identify elements of determination
Describe factors that could result in decreased motivation
Create a method to stay determined

Module 9- Cheat Day (Week 9)

Objectives
Discuss your cheat day
Identify what are good cheat day choices
Compose cheat days
Module 10- Midterm (Week 10)
Module 11- Dedication (Week 11)
Objectives
Describe what it takes to make dedication happen
Discuss how you stay dedicated to your plan
Construct a method that helps you keep dedicated
Module 12- Do You (Week 12)
Objectives
Create a plan that works for your daily life
Analyze various plans in order to understand what plans consist
of
Compare plans that were looked at to your own
Module 13- Progression (Week 13)
Objectives
Discuss your progress
Identify your improvements in various aspects
Predict future progress
Module 14- Dont Quit (Week 14)
Objective
Discuss the ongoing process for the student
Compose an ongoing process for a life style change
Determine if you will continue the life style change or not
Module 15- Final (Week 15)

Detailed Course Navigation / Outline (Module 5)

General

Information
Syllabus
Course Schedule
Grading Policy and Evaluation
University Policies
University Services (academic and student support) and Technical
Support
Prerequisite Knowledge and Technical Skills Required
How To Access Course Materials and Technologies

Instructor Information
Biography
Contact Information
Response Times and Grading / Feedback Timeframe
Course Orientation
Purpose of the Course
Navigation Structure
How to Proceed Through the Course
Lessons & Materials
Module 1-Introduction (Week 1)
Orientation Quiz
Lecture: Welcome!
Discussion Board: Introduce Yourself!
Module 2- Introduction to Your Body (Week 2)
Lecture: Know Your Body (https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=sew3QYh_wLM )
Discussion Board: What are your Goals?
Journal: The beginning
Self Test
Module 3- Nutrition and Supplements (Week 3)
Lecture: Nutrition (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlyUY5s7aDI )
Lecture: Supplements (https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=IEmIJlfzOXg )
Discussion Board: Nutritional Aspects and Supplements
Self Test
Journal
Module 4- Common Exercises (Week 4)
Lecture: Common Exercises
(http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/training.html )
Try it yourself after the videos
Discussion Board: Favorite Exercises
Self Test
Journal
Module 5- Motivation (Week 5)
Lecture: Motivation (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sxpKhIbr0E )
Discussion Board: Various motivational strategies and factors
Find Your motivation: Motivational Plan
Feedback Survey
Discuss Make Your Own Plan Project
Journal
5

Self Test

Module 6- Hard Work (Week 6)

Lecture: Hard Work (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asr1iJIxx-Q )
Discussion Board: What has been the hardest part to overcome?
Journal
Self Test
Module 7- Fun (Week 7)
Lecture: Fun (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYvEA2jMwNY )
Discussion Board: What are some fun exercises you have experienced?
Journal
Self Test
Module 8- Determination (Week 8)
Lecture: Determination (https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=cs3d73byQvo )
Discussion Board: What are some factors that decrease motivation for
you?
Journal
Reminder: Make Your Own Plan Project
Self Test
Determined Methods List
Module 9- Cheat Day (Week 9)
Lecture: Cheat Day (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCqeifDWMqg )
Discussion Board: What do you like/hate about cheat day?
Journal
Reminder: Midterm
Feedback Survey
Self Test
Cheat Day Plan
Module 10- Midterm (Week 10)
Module 11- Dedication (Week 11)
Lecture: Dedication (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1_VgdejbR4 )
Discussion Board: How do you stay dedicated?
Journal
Reminder: Make your own Plan Project
Self Test
Module 12- On Your Own (Week 12)
Make Your Own Plan Project
Discussion Board: What are some things you incorporated into your
plan?
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Journal
Self Test

Module 13- Progression (Week 13)

Lecture: Progression
Discussion Board: What progression have you made toward your goals?
Journal
Explain Journey Project
Self Test
Module 14- Dont Quit (Week 14)
Lecture: Dont Quit (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC635INMvqA )
Discussion Board: Are you going to stick to your life style changes?
Journal
Feedback Survey
Self Test
Life Style Change Process List
Module 15- Final (Week 15)
Journey Project
Journal & Discussions
Discussion Boards
o How To Post
o Link to Discussions
o Netiquette and Posting Standards
o Rubric
Journal Assignments
o Dates to Post
o Instructions and Participation Requirements
o Link/Submission for Student Journal
Tests

& Quizzes
Orientation Quiz
Self-Tests
Practice Final Exam

Assessments
Discussion Boards
o Rubric
o Example
o Due Dates

Journal
o Rubric
o Example
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Due Dates

Multiple Choice Exams

o Directions
o Due Dates

Journey Project
o Rubric
o Example
o Directions
o Due Dates
Make Your Own Plan Project
o Rubric
o Examples
o Directions
o Due Date

Feedback Survey
o Due Date

Self Test
o Due Dates
o Directions

List of Goals
o Rubric
o Directions
o Examples
o Due Date

Motivational Plan
o Rubric
o Directions
o Example
o Due Date

Daily
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Determined Methods List

o Rubric
o Directions
o Example
o Due Date

Regimen
Rubric
Directions
Example
Due Date

Cheat
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Lifestyle Change Process

o Rubric
o Directions
o Example
o Due Date

Day Plan
Rubric
Directions
Example
Due Date