Phed 1157 – FITNESS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES

INSTRUCTOR:          Jim Egeberg   

                                    Activities Bldg. 216

                                    jegeber@inverhills.edu

OFFICE HOURS:      Mon. & Wed.  11:00-11:50

                                    Mon.  1:00-1:50

                                    Tues.  1:00-2:50

Other times by appointment

OBJECTIVES:  Students will be able to:

1. Describe and relate the components of wellness to the EHS profession
2. Assess, improve and relate the health related components of fitness to a career in emergency services
3. Assess and relate the various skill related components of fitness to a career in emergency services
4. Articulate the importance of fitness and wellness to successful completion of EHS tasks
5. Chart a personal wellness program for the future.

COURSE PROCEDURES:

Fitness lectures will be given at the beginning of class for the first part of the semester.  Students must dress for activity in appropriate shoes and attire.  Good walking or running shoes can help prevent injuries.  Locker rooms are on the lower level.  Lockers are available for semester rental from the Rec. Desk.  Never leave valuables unattended.    We jog and stretch together before and after the workout. 

COMMUNICATION:  Be sure to activate your student email account.  This is the official communication method for IHCC and I will use it if I need to contact you.  Also activate your D2L account.  Grades, quizzes, and other information will be on the d2l site.

ASSESSMENT                                  Points                          GRADING

Workouts (5 pts. /day)                      75                                A=90-100%

Pre and Post Fitness Assessments      20/30                           B=80-89.9%

Online Fitness Quiz                            20                              C=70-79.9%

Leadership                                          20                            D=60-69.9%

Five or more absences will FAIL.

 Arriving late, leaving early, improper dress or non-participation will have points deducted from the workout grade.

Unexcused absence 2 weeks in a row will result in an “FN”

Disability Services:  I would like to make sure that all the material, discussions and activities that are part of this course are accessible to you.  If you would like to request accommodations or other services, please contact me as soon as possible.  It is also possible to contact the Disability Services Office, L-224; phone, 651/450-3628; TTY, 651/450-3369.

Policy on religious observances:  Inver Hills Community College strongly supports the principles of free expression and respect for the diversity of beliefs, including religious observances, among our academic community.  It is the policy of the college to provide reasonable accommodations for students when religious observances conflict with classroom activities or course requirements.  It is the responsibility of students to inform instructors in a timely fashion prior to such conflicts.  If a mutually agreed accommodation is not possible, students may initiate an appeal.  The procedure for this appeal is the same as the Grade Appeal Policy listed in the catalogue, however; the appeal must be initiated by the student within two weeks of the conflict.

Plagiarism and Cheating:  It is unacceptable to submit the work of another person as your own.  If you quote, summarize, paraphrase, or use the ideas of another, you must accurately attribute that information.  If you do not acknowledge the source, you are plagiarizing. 

In this course, plagiarism/cheating will result in a failure for the assignment.  In addition, plagiarism and cheating are covered by the Student Code of Conduct.  In this course, plagiarism will also result in the initiation of the Student Code of Conduct Disciplinary Process. Please see the Catalog or IHCC website for details.

Incomplete Grade and Withdrawal Information: Students must initiate requests for either an incomplete grade or withdrawal from a course by filing the appropriate form with Enrollment Services. Students who stop attending classes without completing the withdrawal process may receive a grade of “F,” and are responsible for all tuition/fees associated with the course registration.  Withdrawal forms must be submitted by November 24^th.  Failure to complete a course may jeopardize your financial aid.  Please see the current Class Schedule or Catalog for details.

Student’s Right to Know: Policies on Harassment and Discrimination, Crime Awareness and Campus Security Report, Drug- and Alcohol-Free Campus, Student Conduct, and Academic Honesty are available on the IHCC website.  Inver Hills has established policies and procedures to handle violations in a timely manner.