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UT Dallas Syllabus For Phin1122.021 06u Taught by Kimberly Baker (Kbaker)
UT Dallas Syllabus For Phin1122.021 06u Taught by Kimberly Baker (Kbaker)
Course Description
This course emphasizes the development of cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and
endurance and flexibility. The students will participate in activities both as a class and
individually to achieve the goals that they set for themselves utilizing all equipment available.
Intensity levels can be modified to accommodate all levels of fitness.
Course Objectives
If you miss the Mid-Term Exam you must contact the instructor within one week of the exam
date in order to complete a make-up exam.
If you arrive more than fifteen minutes late to class it will count as a tardy. Two tardies will
result in one absence or a loss of five points (5 points) being deducted from your total grade. If
you arrive more than twenty minutes late to class, you will be counted absent.
If you attend class, you are expected to participate. Full credit (5 points) for each class will only
be given to those who attend and participate the entire class period. Lack of effort, enthusiasm,
or desire to improve will result in a deduction of points from your total grade.
Class Etiquette
You are expected to dress in appropriate workout attire and follow the weight room guidelines in
order to participate in the workout. Appropriate attire would include nonrestrictive workout
clothing and proper footwear (warm-up pants, shorts, t-shirts, and tennis shoes). No street
clothes, denim, boots, or sandals will be allowed. If proper attire is not worn, you will not be
allowed to participate and you will be marked absent from the class.
Drop/Withdrawal Policy
If at any time you wish to drop this course, you must initiate the action yourself. The instructor
is not responsible for dropping the student, and if the student fails to withdraw from the class, the
instructor will assign a grade accordingly.
Exercise Precautions
You will be guided through an orientation to the weight room equipment and how to properly
execute the exercises involved as well as how to set up an begin an individual workout program.
However, there is an individual responsibility for following exercise precautions. If you have
refrained from regular physical activity for a long time, have recently had surgery, are forty or
more years of age, are obese, or have specific limitations, you are advised to consult with your
physician before starting this program.
Progress gradually and sensibly in your workouts. If you are unsure about a particular
discomfort or pain, please consult your physician. If you experience chest pains, palpitations,
excessive shortness of breath, or persistent light-headedness, stop exercising and consult with
your physician before you continue with your exercise program.
Syllabus Addendum
Each student in this course is expected to exercise independent scholarly thought,
expression and aptitude. This addendum to the course syllabus is provided to
assist you in developing and maintaining academic integrity while seeking
scholastic success.
General Comments:
• All academic exercises (including assignments, essays, laboratory experiments and reports,
examinations, etc.) require individual, independent work. Any exception(s) will be clearly
identified.
• Be sure your name or identifying number is on your paper.
• Complete and turn in academic exercises on time and in the required format ( hardcopy,
electronic, etc.).
• Retain confirmation of document delivery if submitted electronically.
• Retain all research notes and drafts until the project or assignment has been graded.
• Obtain written authorization from your instructor prior to submitting a portion of
academic work previously submitted for any academic exercise. ( This includes an individual
or group project submitted for another course or at another school.)
Examinations:
Be prepared
• To leave all personal belonging at the front of the room or other designated location (this
includes cell phones, turned off of course, and beverage containers)
• To present your UTD Comet Card
• To remove your cap or hat
• To remove the batteries from any electronic device (e.g. calculator)
• To exchange blue books or bring them early as required
• To change seating
• To sign out when exiting the testing room
• To be escorted for lavatory use