Faculty Syllabus

Conditioning / Stretch / Flex

KINE 1107

HYBRID

Sections  #97556- 1st 8 weeks, 97588- 2nd 8 weeks

Friday 10AM -12PM Northridge Gym ( half of classtime in person/ half online)  Student can request 100% online if desired.

Instructor: Cindi Reaka

Phone: 658-4418 cell

Email: creaka@austincc.eduor cindifit@gmail.com(preferred)

Office Hours/Appointments: 15 min before and after class

Mailbox: NRG Campus Administration

Course Description: Description of course is located in the ACC catalog; ACC course schedule or description may be accessed through the ACC web page at www3.austincc.edu/catalog/.

Text/Materials: TBA

Instructional Methodology: This course will explore various methods of core and muscle conditioning as well as stretching techniques designed to improve range of motion in the joints. You will learn exercises based on pilates, yoga and dance training methods to build strength, balance and flexibility. Nutrition and overall healthy lifestyle may also be addressed.  We will begin each class with a cardio component to properly warm up the body allowing stretching techniques to be most effective.

This class is an activity and participation course; the specific task/exercise(s) for students to complete will be demonstrated. Students will then complete the task/exercise(s) to the best of their ability.

Attire: Wear comfortable clothes that do not restrict movement. Please wear a fitness shoe as our warm up requires movement. Much of the class can be done barefoot if preferred.

Course Rationale: The purpose of this course is to learn the specific skills and/or the techniques of the activity. By actively participating in an activity class, the student may gain health benefits such as increased cardiovascular endurance, improved body composition, increased flexibility, increased muscular endurance and increased muscular strength. Participating in activity classes leads to a healthier lifestyle.

Departmental Objectives:
1. To learn the forms, fundamentals, skills and benefits of yoga, pilates and athletic stretching.
2. To learn how to correctly execute required skills and techniques as well as to use the equipment/facilities safely.
3. To understand how Kinesiology relates to a healthy individual lifestyle.
Course Objective: To gain an understanding and appreciation for the myriad forms of stretching. To become knowledgeable about the proper practice of stretching and the benefits it offers. To understand the principles of stretching and flexibility. To gain knowledge and to apply the appropriate kind of stretch for various activities. To learn and able to apply various stretches to reduce stress. To understand the application of stretching and flexibility as it applies to conditioning. To be able to comfortably and properly execute the postures practiced in class, which could translate/encourage you to create a continuing practice on your own.

Grades: A=  (90-100 points)
B= (80-89 points)

C=( 70-79 points)
D= ( 60-69 points)
F=(0-59 points)

Grades are based upon attendance, participation and/or a weekly video assignment. If you have any questions concerning grading, please ask your instructor. The specific grading requirements for this course are as follows: You get 1 absences (to make an A).  100% of your grade is based on attendance and participation. Since this is a hybrid course you can decide if you want to meet in person or take the class on Blackboard. We will discuss options the first day of class or if student desires to do online only, please contact me in advance via email or text.

Course Policies:

ALL students will complete health form prior to participating in class. Those students who require modification of any specific activity or exercise need to inform the instructor as soon as possible. Food, gum, and soft drinks are not allowed in classrooms/workout areas.

Attendance: All students are expected to attend classes. Non-attendance will have an impact on the student’s grade. The specific attendance policy for this particular class is as follows:

THIS CLASS IS BOTH FACE TO FACE  AND SELF PACED ON BLACKBOARD.  STUDENT CAN CHOOSE TO DO ONLINE ONLY  BUT MUST CONTACT ME AND LET ME KNOW SO ASSIGNMENTS ARE CLEAR.  4 HOURS OF ACTIVITY IS  REQUIRED EACH WEEK.  YOU CAN ALWAYS MAKE UP CLASSES BY DOING EXTRA ON ANOTHER WEEK. YOU WILL HAVE VARIOUS VIDEO CHOICES TO WATCH AND PARTICIPATE WITH, OR YOU CAN CHOOSE A ROUTINE OF YOUR OWN.  AN EXERCISE LOG IS PROVIDED AND YOU WILL HAVE QUESTIONS TO ANSWER PERIODICALLY REGARDING YOUR WORKOUTS.  I AM OPEN TO ANY OF YOUR IDEAS AND YOU ARE WELCOME TO EXPERIMENT WITH OTHER ACTIVITIES BESIDES STRETCHING.  YOU WILL ALSO HAVE THE OPTION TO WATCH AND REVIEW NUTRITION/HEALTH RELATED VIDEOS IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO WORKOUT FOR SOME REASON.  PLEASE CONTACT ME IF THIS IS THE CASE.

IF YOU SHOW UP IN PERSON, YOU WILL ONLY NEED TO REPORT ONE OTHER WORKOUT PER WEEK DONE OUTSIDE OF CLASS. WE WILL ALSO INCORPORATE SOME OTHER CONDITIONING EXERCISES AS WELL AS STRETCHING.

Course Policies:

Attendance/Class Participation Regular and punctual class and laboratory attendance is expected of all students. If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class.

Withdrawal Policy It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decide to withdraw from the class. The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary. If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the Final Withdrawal Date. The student is also strongly encouraged to retain their copy of the withdrawal form for their records. Students who enroll for the third or subsequent time in a course taken since Fall, 2002, may be charged a higher tuition rate, for that course. State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities. With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count towards this limit. Details regarding this policy can be found in the ACC college catalog.
Incompletes An instructor may award a grade of “I” (Incomplete) if a student was unable to complete all of the objectives for the passing grade in a course. An incomplete grade cannot be carried beyond the established date in the following semester. The completion date is determined by the instructor but may not be later than the final deadline for withdrawal in the subsequent semester.

Statement on Scholastic Dishonesty A student attending ACC assumes responsibility for conduct compatible with the mission of the college as an educational institution. Students have the responsibility to submit coursework that is the result of their own thought, research, or self-expression. Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations. Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, and falsifying documents. Penalties for scholastic dishonesty will depend upon the nature of the violation and may range from lowering a grade on one assignment to an “F” in the course and/or expulsion from the college.
See the Student Standards of Conduct and Disciplinary Process.

Student Rights and Responsibilities Students at the college have the rights accorded by the U.S. Constitution to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition, and association. These rights carry with them the responsibility to accord the same rights to others in the college community and not to interfere with or disrupt the educational process. Opportunity for students to examine and question pertinent data and assumptions of a given discipline, guided by the evidence of scholarly research, is appropriate in a learning environment. This concept is accompanied by an equally demanding concept of responsibility on the part of the student. As willing partners in learning, students must comply with college rules and procedures.

Statement on Students with Disabilities Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through the office of Student Accessibility Services (SAS). Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of the semester, otherwise the provision of accommodations may be delayed. Students who have received approval for accommodations from SAS for this course must provide the instructor with the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from SAS before accommodations will be provided. Arrangements for academic accommodations can only be made after the instructor receives the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from the student. Students with approved accommodations are encouraged to submit the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ to the instructor at the beginning of the semester because a reasonable amount of time may be needed to prepare and arrange for the accommodations. Additional information about Student Accessibility Services.

Safety Statement Austin Community College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. You are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Additional information on these can be found at . Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the Emergency Procedures poster and Campus Safety Plan map in each classroom.
Additional information about emergency procedures and how to sign up for ACC Emergency Alerts to be notified in the event of a serious emergency can be found at.
Please note, you are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.
Use of ACC EmailAll College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify you of any college related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account. Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff. Instructions for activating an ACCmail account.

Testing Center PolicyUnder certain circumstances, an instructor may have students take an examination in a testing center. Students using the Academic Testing Center must govern themselves according to the Student Guide. Use of ACC Testing Centers and should read the entire guide before going to take the exam. To request an exam, one must have:
•    ACC Photo ID
•    Course Abbreviation (e.g., ENGL)
•    Course Number (e.g.,1301)
•    Course Synonym (e.g., 10123)
•    Course Section (e.g., 005)
•    Instructor's Name

Do NOT bring cell phones to the Testing Center. Having your cell phone in the testing room, regardless of whether it is on or off, will revoke your testing privileges for the remainder of the semester. ACC Testing Center policies.
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For help setting up your ACCeID, ACC Gmail, or ACC Blackboard, see a Learning Lab Technician at any ACC Learning Lab.

The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Beginning August 1, 2017, individuals who are licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on campus premises except in locations and at activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the college’s concealed handgun policy.
It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times. Persons who see a handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by dialing 222 from a campus phone or 512-223-7999.
IMPORTANT: KINE classes may involve considerable physical activity. Bending, stretching, lifting, and other rigorous activities associated with (class name) occur regularly in class. Such activities may expose concealed weapons and place the license holder in violation of state law. Therefore, it is recommended that concealed weapons be stored in a secure place as defined by college policy prior to entering the classroom, studio, or learning space.
Refer to the concealed handgun policy online at austincc.edu/campuscarry.
 

You will not be required to purchase a textbook for this class.

Conditioning / Stretch / Flex Semester Calendar

These topics and activities will be discussed / performed over the course of the semester (not in any particular order)

1. Components of Fitness

2. Basic principles of Pilates

3. Basic principles of Yoga

4. Partner stretching

5. Warming up/ cooling down

6. Core and body weight conditioning

7. Conditioning with weights and bands

8.  Conditioning with medicine ball and stability ball

9.  Use of props

10. Cardiovascular conditioning

To understand the five components of fitness.

To understand and safely execute the various exercises discussed in the semester calendar.

To learn how to make specic goals and create ways to achieve them.

To learn how to stay motivated and maintain a healthy lifestyle.