FON 105

Basic principles of fitness & nutrition for the prospective fitness professional. Topics include lifestyle assessment, nutrition, sports nutrition, fitness assessment, communication and motivating clients toward a healthy lifestyle and advanced principles of weight management for clients.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
After completing this class, the student will be able to apply basic principles of health,fitness, nutrition, sports nutrition, weight control and develop a safe and effective fitness & wellness program for healthy adults.

COURSE SOFTWARE
Blackboard: Most of your assignments and readings will be accessed and completed in Blackboard, the course software for this class. It is imperative to follow the guidelines below to get your username/password and get comfortable with the software.

ACCESSING USERNAMES AND PASSWORDS FOR BLACKBOARD
You need a username /password for Blackboard entrance. Go to Blackboard home page at: https://ecourses.maricopa.edu/webapps/login/. Click on the "New User Click Here" Icon. Select "Student Link". You are now at the SPAT tool (Student Personal Administration Tool). Click on " Look Up My Username by Clicking Here" link. Follow instructions to enter your information and obtain your Blackboard username/password.

BLACKBOARD HELP
Blackboard help desk available 24/7: 1-888-994-4433
A Blackboard Quick Reference Guide/ Manual is available to download here: http://web.gccaz.edu/studenthelpdesk/bbbasics.pdf
A Blackboard orientation tool is available at: http://www.gc.maricopa.edu/ic/gcchelp/tutorials/blackboard/index.html
Blackboard help links and video demonstrations are available here: http://www.maricopa.edu/blackboard/help.html

BLACKBOARD GRADEBOOK
Grades can be checked and monitored via Blackboard. It is the students responsibility to check their gradebook and notify instructor if a grade is incorrect during office hours or via email.

STUDENT EMAIL : http://google.maricopa.edu
Effective August 10, 2009, a new email system is being implemented at all Maricopa Community Colleges, powered by Google (Gmail). This system will become the official way for students to receive communications from the students’ colleges and the Maricopa County Community College District.
Registered students can begin now to use their free email account, which uses the MEID plus the @maricopa.edu domain name – for example: JOSTB12345@maricopa.edu or SUS1234567@maricopa.edu.
Students will NOT be able to change their email address from the official @maricopa.edu format, either in Blackboard or in My Maricopa. Students must check their Gmail regularly, OR they will need to go to http://google.maricopa.edu and forward their mail to their preferred email account. See attached handout.

STUDENT HELP
The student help desk is located in High Tech Center 2, Room 130 (HT2-130) on GCC Campus. The webpage is: http://gecko.gc.maricopa.edu/studenthelpdesk/. The phone # is: 623.845.HELP (4357) The student help desk can assist you with the eGCC Palette, student email, or Blackboard.

In/Out of Class Assignments/Case Histories: Assignments completed in class cannot be made up for points. Out of class can be made up if completed by due date. A 5 point penalty for each late day will be assessed for late assignments. Missed or resubmitted assignments will not be accepted 1 week past the due date regardless of situation!

Projects: Projects include client nutrition evalation/program development, internet resource evaluation and client nutrition teaching tool. See blackboard and notebook for guidelines.

Chapter Quizzes: Chapters quizzes listed on course outline under Chapter quizzes will be accessed and completed in Blackboard.

Reading Assignments: Readings from the Nutrition Action Healthletter and various sources will be accessed and completed in Blackboard.

Due Dates: A 5 point penalty for each late day will be assessed for any "required activity" (reading assignments, quizzes, projects or other assignments). Required Activities will not be accepted 1 week past the due date regardless of situation!

Exams: Completed in the classroom. Can be made up if missed only with Prior discussion with INSTRUCTOR.

Cell Phones/Pagers/Electronic Devices: Please turn off and remove from desk/chairs/tables all cell phones/pagers, head phones, MP3 players etc. during class time. Emergency modes are OK.
Tape Recording: Tape recorders may be used in class. Please advise instructor.

Special Needs:If you have any disabilities which may hinder your learning the material presented in this class, please set up an appointment with special services and complete the appropriate forms as soon as possible. You will need to make an appointment to meet with one of the Disability Resources and Services (DRS) staff to determine eligibility for accommodations based on your documentation of disability. Even if you do not have documentation, you are encouraged to meet with DRS to discuss your options. DRS staff can be reached at the following numbers:(623)845.3080 TTY-623.845.3086. Please discuss your needs with the instructor as well!

Syllabus Changes:From time to time, changes may be made in the syllabus to accommodate class changes and enhance learning. Changes will be communicated to students via class announcements.

No penalty for the first 1 unofficial absence. A tardy/early leave will be assigned after 5 minutes from class start time or any time before class ends. 2 tardies/early leaves equal 1 absence. You will be dropped from the course on the 2nd unofficial absence or 2 unofficial absences in a row. If you are absent, please check Blackboard for assignment or video postings. Attendance is required for this class!

WEEK OF	TOPIC	TEXT CHP	EXAM/ QUIZZES	ASSIGNMENTS/ ACTIVITIES
9/14	Intro and High Energy Eating Food Guide Pyramid	1	BB QUIZ CHP 1 Due by 9/20	Reading: Organic Foods Due by 9/20
9/21	Food Guide Pyramid	1	BB QUIZ CHP 11Due by 9/27
9/28	The Science of Nutrition- DRI's, and Digestion/	11		Trainer eval @ 8:15p Reading: Chemical Cuisine Due by 10/4
10/5	Nutrition Resources and Quackery Wiki Internet Resources Label Reading	Appendix A	BB QUIZ CHP 2 Due by 10/11
10/12	Healthy Eating for the Long Run - Fat, Cholesterol, Cancer and Heart Health	2	Exam 1	Trainer f/u @ 8:15p Reading: Omega Medicine Due by 10/18
10/19	Healthy Eating for the Long Run - Fat, Cholesterol, Cancer and Heart Health	2		Internet Resources Review on Wiki Due by 10/25
10/26	Teaching Nutrition Developing a Teaching Tool	3,4,5	BB QUIZ CHP 6 Due by 11/1	Reading: Fiber Free for All Due by 11/1
11/2	Carbohydrates, Sugar Alcohols, Fiber, Protein	6, 7		Reading: H2No Due by 11/8
11/9	Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements Fluid requirements, Sports Drinks	8, 11	BB QUIZ CHP 9 Due by 11/15
11/16	Sports Nutrition Weight Management,	9,10	BB QUIZ CHP 16 Due by 11/22	Teaching Tool on Wiki Due by 11/22
11/23	Weight Management, Eating Disorders	15,16
11/30			Exam 2

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