HLTH 195 - LIFETIME HEALTH AND FITNESS

SECTION 4 - T-TH 1:30-2:20pm

INSTRUCTOR:
OFFICE AND PHONE:
OFFICE HOURS:
E-MAIL:

Melody Jennings
PB 2112/X7259
M/W 9:30-10:20am & 12:30pm-2:45pm; T/Th 10:00am-1:20pm;
F 9:30-10:20pm
jennings@truman.edu

OBJECTIVES
This course is a general education requirement for all students. This course has been
designed to:
1. Give background knowledge in the areas of exercise physiology, human nutrition,
substance abuse, human sexuality, stress, emotional wellness, spiritual wellness
and public health.
2. Provide the guidelines to design a personal program to enhance health and physical
fitness.
3. Describe the steps to a successful behavior change and guide the initiation of a
behavior change.
4. Motivate the individual towards accepting personal responsibility for a healthy
lifestyle.
TEXTBOOK:
Fahey, T.D., Insel, P.M., Roth, W.T. (2015). Fit & Well: Core Concepts and Labs in Physical
Fitness and Wellness (11 th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill
Also required is a keypad designed by Einstruction. These can be purchased in either of the
bookstores and you are required to bring it to each class meeting as tests, quizzes, possibly
attendance and lecture related questions will be answered using this keypad. The class key
to register your keypad is: N76874D322
Other Information:
Anyone who may require special arrangements in order to complete course requirements, due
to a disabling condition, should contact the instructor as soon as possible to make necessary
accommodations. Students should present appropriate verification from Services for
Individuals with Disabilities by contacting Vicki Wehner at the Student Health Center or at 7854478. No requirement exists that accommodations be made prior to completion of the
approved University process.
Penalties for academic dishonesty will be correlated with the degree of dishonesty and may
include failure of the course. By remaining enrolled in this course, you indicate that you have
read, understood, and accepted Truman State Universitys policy on academic dishonesty, as
stated in the Academic Dishonesty section of the General/Graduate Bulletin. You are
expected to do your own work, and you must not plagiarize.
Attendance will not be taken, but you are expected to attend each class to share your ideas
and interact with the rest of the students. Attendance may be randomly taken using your
keypad for extra credit!
CLASS POLICIES AND GRADING PROCEDURES
TESTS, QUIZZES, AND HOMEWORK
TESTS: There will be four written tests each worth 100 points. If you must miss a test,
you must notify the instructor PRIOR to the test. Failure to do so may result in not
being allowed to make up the test. Tests must be made up within ONE WEEK following
the original administration date. Make-up tests may not necessarily be the same test
given in class.

BEHAVIOR CONTRACT:
Activity 8 Behavior Change Contract found in the Behavior Change
Workbook (back of your textbook) (10 points): A problematic behavior will be
selected to change over the course of the semester. You will complete the contract
and commit to working on changing this behavior by the end of the semester. You
will track your behavior changes by using a health journal or spreadsheet which you
will turn in a copy of with your behavior change updates.

Behavior Contract Updates (5 pts each): Three assignments consist of writing

updates summarizing how you are progressing toward the goals set in your
behavior contract. These summaries must be typed or 1 point will be deducted.
(Please double space the update also.) Attach (paper clip or staple) a copy of your
health journal/spreadsheet detailing your daily/weekly progress to your update.
Two points will be deducted if this part is missing.
QUIZZES: (3 worth 20 pts each) Quiz 1 will cover the stages of change and the
steps in making a behavior change through a case study. Quiz 2 will cover
psychoactive drugs, tobacco and alcohol - Ch. 13. Quiz 3 will cover body composition
and weight management Ch. 6 & 9.
HOMEWORK: There are nine assignments each worth 5 points, four assignments
worth 10 points and one worth 15 points. Homework assignments turned in after the
due date will be subject to a 2 point penalty. Homework assignments more than one
week late will not be given any credit.
Labs (5 pts each): 1.2, 10.2, 13.2 or non-smokers handout, 13.1, 2.2, 11.1, 12.1
and Personal Safety handout
Labs (10 pts each): 10.3 & 7.1 (They are due as designated on the course
schedule.)
Life Rules (10 pts): Create a document describing the values, morals, beliefs and
principles you want to live by. You can make it a top ten list or a personal mission
statement. Be creative! This must be typed unless you get prior approval from me.
VO2Max Lab (5 pts): The lab will be completed in class following the viewing of a
video of a student completing a VO 2 max test.
Body Composition Lab (10 pts): This lab consists of students having their
percent body fat assessed with skinfold calipers. For women the following sites will
be measured: tricep, suprailiac (side just above hip) and thigh. For men the
following sites will be measured: chest, abdominal and thigh. Please wear shorts
and a short sleeved shirt on this day to allow access to these sites which will make
the measurement more accurate. This lab will be completed in HS 1208. If you feel
uncomfortable with this lab, an alternative assignment may be completed. The
alternative assignment will consist of a three page typed scientific report describing
the importance of having healthy body composition and how body composition is
assessed. Proper referencing is required.
Your Diet vs. MyPlate (15pts): Record everything you eat and drink for one
average day of consumption. Complete Lab 8.1 by going to
www.ChooseMyPlate.gov using the SUPERTRACKER Food Tracker evaluation of your
intake. You must turn in a Food Tracker report of the quality of your intake with Lab
8.1 for full credit.
GRADES

Grades will be determined according to the following policy:

Grades:
4 tests (100 pts each)
400 points
3 quizzes (20 pts each)
60 points
Behavior contract + updates
9 assignments (5 pts each)
4 assignments (10 pts each)
1 assignment (15 pts)
15 points

GRADING SCALE:
524 - 585
=A
466 - 523
=B
25 points
407 - 465 = C
45 points
349 - 406 = D
40 points
Below 348 = F

585 total points

Possible

Points

Test 1

100

Test 2

100

Test 3

100

Test 4

100

Quiz 1

20

Quiz 2

20

Quiz 3

20

Behavior contract (Act. 8)

10
Update 1

Update 2

Update 3

Lab 1.2

Lab 10.2

Life Rules

10

Lab 10.3

10

Lab 13.2 or handout

Lab 13.1

Lab 2.2

VO2 max lab

Lab 7.1

10

Skinfold Lab

10

Lab 8.1

15

Lab 11.1

Lab 12.1

Personal Safety handout