Course title
体力学実技   [Physical Fitness Exercise (Practical)]
Course category general education courses  Requirement   Credit 1 
Department   Year 1  Semester Spring 
Course type Spring  Course code 01SP0402b
Instructor(s)
下田 政博, 田中 幸夫, 福本 寛之, 岩見 雅人   [SHIMODA Masahiro, TANAKA Yukio, FUKUMOTO Hiroyuki, IWAMI Masato]
Facility affiliation Faculty of Agriculture Office   Email address

Course description
Physical fitness will help you enjoy a rich and full campus life. The Physical Fitness Exercise (Practical) course shows you how to exercise based on physical fitness tests.
Expected Learning
1. Get an objective evaluation method for physical fitness
2. Gain the self-management skills needed to maintain your health and physical fitness
Course schedule
Week 1 Objectives, requirements, information and class organization
Week 2 Pretest (physical fitness test) at the gym
Week 3 Lecture on fitness exercise (the principles, the goal, practical aspects, etc.)
Weeks 4-12 Demonstrate exercises and sporting activities during each class
Week 13 Post-test (physical fitness test) at the gym (only)
Week 14 Presentations on how to prepare paper report
Week 15 Closing class: Hand in paper report
Prerequisites
Attend the class specified by your department.
Related courses: Sports and Health Sciences (Lecture), Sports and Physical Activity (Practical).
Required Text(s) and Materials
None.
References
Read books on health promotion and/or fitness and exercise. The instructor may recommend such books.
Assessment/Grading
You must fulfill following three:
1. Three or less absences.
2. Complete all of the physical fitness tests (pre- and post-test).
3. Hand in paper report.

Evaluation standards are determined from the sum (100 % possible) of the following three criteria:
1. Participation policy (up to 40 %)
Maintain your physical and mental condition in good and practice your exercise voluntarily.

2. Practical skills (up to 30 %)
The following will positively affect your final grade:
- Demonstrate your exercises clearly and appropriately
- Accurately record information about your exercises
- Ensure a safe environment for yourself and other students
- Understand the sports rules correctly and do on practical skills in cooperation with others

3. Paper report (up to 30 %)
Describe the characteristics of your physical fitness.
Objectively evaluate your physical fitness and discuss the effects of exercise.
Describe a subsequent exercise program and your future lifestyle.
Message from instructor(s)
Students will be required to dress for every class in sportswear. All equipment will be provided.
Students who are disruptive, disrespectful or not putting their full effort into the class will not be allowed to attend.
Course keywords
Health, physical fitness, exercise program
Office hours
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. It is advisable to make an appointment via e-mail.
Remarks 1
All students should wear athletic shoes for the physical fitness tests. Be sure to wear proper clothing and shoes that allow for easy movement and good traction on different surfaces.
Remarks 2
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Lecture Language
Japanese
Language Subject
Last update
3/29/2018 6:47:00 PM