Faculty Syllabus

 Cardio Conditioning

KINE 1101-004, 26978, (003)26922

Continuing Ed KINX 3001

Spring 2026

16 week: 1/20/2026- 5/17/2026; 12 week: 2/16/2026- 5/17/2026

Days/Times: 16 week session online only.  Second session Tuesday/Thursday 9:30- 10:45 am/ or online.  

Location: Northridge room 2102

Instructor: Cindi Reaka

Office: NRG GYM / ONLINE

Phone: 658-4418 cell

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

Office Hours by Appointment Only: 30 minutes before class

COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 16 week:

SELF PACED VIA BLACKBOARD- You MUST keep an exercise log of daily activity ( 2 days a week), and complete an end-of-the-semester survey.

12 week; Your Choice:

• MEET IN PERSON- Attend class EACH DAY. NO extra work is required...just show up. Missed days can be made up and recorded on a workout log.
• ONLINE VIA ZOOM MEETING ID# 2146201579- same as above.
• SELF PACED VIA BLACKBOARD ( same as 16 week, but 3 DAYS PER WEEK).

MAKEUPS can be done by doing at home/gym workouts as long as you log it or send me an email/ text describing your workout.

You can also do a combination of the above. Please contact me.

Course Description: Cardio Conditioning to music. Students will be provided with an opportunity to strengthen their cardiovascular system, to decrease percent body fat, and to tone and firm muscles. This course is designed to increase energy, mental clarity, and health as part of one’s lifestyle. The class will incorporate some high and low impact movements. Some classes may incorporate bench‐step, kickboxing, body sculpting, boot camp, interval, and circuit training. (ACC Catalog/prerequisites: None)

Text/Materials: Functional Training by Juan Carlos Santana, Human Kinetics, 2016. ISBN: 978-1-4504-1482-1 (recommended, not required)

Instructional Methodology: 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. Each class will consist of a warm‐up, an aerobic workout, conditioning exercises, and a cool‐down. There will be handouts throughout the semester with additional information.

Attire: Wear comfortable clothes that do not restrict movement. Studio or court shoes are recommended, but cross trainers or running shoes may suffice.

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 rules, fundamentals, skills and strategies of cardiovascular conditioning.

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.

Grades: A= 90-100% (90-100 points)

B= 80-89% (80-89 points)

C=70-79% (70-79 points)

D=60-69% (60-69 points)

F=0-59% (0-59 points)

COURSE SUBJECTS

These topics will be covered during the semester, not necessarily in this order.

1. Components of fitness

2. Fitness testing and goal setting

3. Floor and step aerobic training, interval training, and circuit training.

4. Outdoor conditioning / Boot camp

5. Conditioning with weights, bands, and body weight

6. Conditioning with medicine ball and stability ball

7. Nutrition

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES/LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. To learn proper ways to move to increase heart rate and improve cardiovascular fitness.

2. To understand anatomy and physiology in relation to improving cardiovascular fitness.

3. To learn how to improve muscular strength using bodyweight, medicine ball, and stability ball exercises.

4. To understand the fundamentals of nutrition by keeping and discussing a food log.

5. To understand the five components of fitness and how each can be improved.

6. To learn techniques for staying motivated to continue a lifestyle of health and fitness.

GRADES: Grades are based on “attendance” and participation. If you have any questions concerning grading, please ask your instructor. 

IMPORTANT- IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO A SELF-PACED WORKOUT, please record workouts in a journal or workout log and submit via email OR on Blackboard. There are also digital workout logs available on Blackboard.. Submission of these logs is required at the end of each WEEK. Details are located on Blackboard.

Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence

1. Introduction: The use of generative AI (GAI) is permitted in this course under certain

conditions to enhance learning while maintaining academic integrity.

2. Rationale: GAI is permitted to foster technological fluency and to leverage advanced tools for

research, as long as it does not substitute for critical thinking and learning.

3. Definition of GAI: Generative AI encompasses technologies that create content through

learned patterns and data without direct human input.

4. Usage Permissions: Permitted: GAI can be used for initial research, idea generation, and for

editing purposes only. It is not to be used for final submissions unless explicitly cited and

discussed.

5. Resources: Guidance on the ethical and effective use of GAI will be provided through

designated course materials and office hours.

6. Assessment: Contributions of GAI must be clearly cited and will be assessed on the student’s

ability to critically analyze and integrate the AI-generated content.

7. Penalties: Misuse of GAI, including a failure to cite, will be considered a breach of academic

integrity, with consequences including a failing grade for the assignment and academic review.

8. Exceptions: Should the technology be required as an accommodation, exceptions will be made

on a case-by-case basis.

Text/Materials: Functional Training by Juan Carlos Santana, Human Kinetics, 2016. ISBN: 978-1-4504-1482-1 (recommended, not required)

COURSE SUBJECTS

These topics will be covered during the semester, not necessarily in this order.

1.Components of fitness

2. Fitness testing and goal setting

3. Floor and step aerobic training, interval training and circuit training.

4.Outdoor conditioning / Boot camp

5. Conditioning with weights, bands, and body weight

6. Conditioning with medicine ball and stability ball

7. Nutrition

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES/LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1.  To learn proper ways to move to increase heart rate and improve cardiovascular fitness.

2.  To understand anatomy and physiology in relation to improving cardiovascular fitness.

3.  To learn how to improve muscular strength using bodyweight, medicine ball and stability ball exercises.

4.  To understand the fundamentals of nutrition by keeping and discussing a food log.

5.  To understand the five components of fitness and how each can be improved.

6.  To learn techniques for staying motivated to continue a lifestyle of health and fitness.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES/LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1.  To learn proper ways to move to increase heart rate and improve cardiovascular fitness.

2.  To understand anatomy and physiology in relation to improving cardiovascular fitness.

3.  To learn how to improve muscular strength using bodyweight, medicine ball and stability ball exercises.

4.  To understand the fundamentals of nutrition by keeping and discussing a food log.

5.  To understand the five components of fitness and how each can be improved.

6.  To learn techniques for staying motivated to continue a lifestyle of health and fitness.