KSS 1524 - Physical Fitness and Exercise Program
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42529,
Credit hours: 1
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Sharon Bartlone
Email: slbartlone@ysu.edu
Course Description
1524. Physical Fitness and Exercise Programs. Discussion and participation in activities designed to develop and improve the health-related aspects of physical fitness including weight and stress control. 1 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
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| No Readings |
No Textbook. Lecture notes/Power Point and Assignments will be presented on-line through BlackBoard Modules.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Tentative Course Schedule
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Introductions/Syllabus & Introduction Lecture: Components of Fitness/Benefits of Exercise (Room 115) | PAR-Q Form |
| 8/31 | Introduction: Cardio, Target Heart Rate (Room 212) Rating of Perceived Exertion & FITT Formula (Room 115) |
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| 9/7 | No Class/Holiday Cardio Workout Lab 6 (Room 212) |
Goal Worksheet |
| 9/14 | Cardio Lab RPE (Room 212) Treadmill Workout or Cycle (Room 212) |
Target Heart Rate Worksheet |
| 9/21 | Lecture: Guidelines on Intensity/FITT Formula/Barriers (Room 115) Begin Strength Training (Room 212) |
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| 9/28 | Strength Training (Room 212) Circuit WO 1 (Room 212) |
Anatomy Worksheet |
| 10/5 | Circuit WO 2 (Room 212) Circuit WO 3/Dice (Hallway) |
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| 10/12 | Circuit WO 4 (Room 212) Circuit WO 5 (Room 212) |
Exam 1 |
| 10/19 | Lecture: Flexibility (Room 115) Flexibility WO Dice (Hallway) |
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| 10/26 | Flexibility Cards 1 (Hallway) Flexibility Cards 2 (Hallway) |
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| 11/2 | Stability Ball WO (Hallway) Cardio WO & ST (Room 212) |
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| 11/9 | Cardio WO & ST (Room 212) No Class/Holiday |
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| 11/16 | Lecture: Body Composition/Weight Management (Room 115) Circuit WO 6 (Room 212) |
Food Label Worksheet |
| 11/23 | Volleyball (Room 119) No Class/Holiday |
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| 11/30 | Basketball (Room 119) Kickball (Room 119) |
Exam 2 |
| 12/7 | Class Review |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.