Course Syllabus

Course Description: This course presents theories and application of body composition, through lecture, discussion, and practical experience of assessment techniques.  Prerequisite or Coregistration-KIN 420 (Undergraduate Exercise Physiology).

Text: Heyward, Vivian H., & Stolarczyk, Lisa M. (1996). Applied body composition assessment. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Supplies:   Calculator

Course Objectives:

1.        Understand the significance of body composition in relation to optimal health and fitness.

2.        Identify structural components of body composition.

3.        Demonstrate assessment techniques of anthropometric measurements.

4.        Display and apply the techniques associated with skinfold techniques.

5.        Develop an understanding of the hydrostatic weighing technique.

6.        Demonstrate an understanding of the bioelectrical impedance technique.

7.        Compare the characteristics of each body composition assessment technique.

8.        Develop and plan a prescribed program to alter body composition.

Grading Policy:

90-100%   A          80-89%     B         70-79%     C          60-69%     D        59% or less       F

Assignments and Project:

1.   You must be present IN CLASS to receive an assignment.  No make-ups on assignments.

2.    All assignments and the project are due IN CLASS on the date assigned; assignments and projects received later the same day will be penalized 5 points and assignments and projects received after the due date will be penalized 10 points per day.

3.    No make-ups of Midterm and/or Final Exam.

4.    The University defines plagiarism (Cheating) as academic misconduct.  Plagiarism will result in a failing grade for the course.  Copying work generated by others, including past students of this course, is cheating and will result in a failing grade for the course.

Notice:  All students who have enrolled for Audit are expected to complete all course requirements.  These requirements include: regular class attendance and participation; completion of all assignments, and other class work; quizzes and exams are optional at the discretion of the instructor.

Attendance Policy:

1.    The general policy outlined by the University will be followed.  This policy states: “Upon registration, students accept the responsibility for attending classes and completing course work.  It is the responsibility of students to ascertain the policy of instructors with regard to absence from class, and to make arrangements satisfactory to instructors with regard to missed course work.”

2.    The instructor’s policy for this course includes:

Course Outline:

URL:  http://www.siue.edu/~ncoving/index.htm
Published by:  N. Kay Covington, Associate Professor
Last update:  Fall 2004

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