This is to accompany the syllabus to help you get a sense of the course and assignments.

1. Concepts of Lifetime Health and
Fitness
Dr. Mitchum Parker
Farris Center, Room 101
501-450-5713
mparker@uca.edu
Cel.ly: http://cy.tl/18N6CFd or join via SMS
by texting: @KPED1320Fall2013 to 23559

2. Course
• Courses, Descriptions & Schedules
▫ Introductions and expectations of course.
▫ Textbook/Connect Website
▫ Assignment (Due dates on calendar)
▫ Submit PAR-Q in class or through Connect.

3. Assessing Physical Activity
and Fitness
• Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
(PAR-Q)
• Check with your doctor if:
▫ Yes to any of the PAR-Q questions
• Doctor’s release must be submitted to instructor
by Wednesday, September 4th

4. Registering for Connect
• Click on the URL on the main page of your instructor’s Blackboard OR
instructor will give you URL in class.
• Instructor’s URL http://connect.mcgraw-
hill.com/class/m_parker_corbinconceptsoffitnessandwellness10e
• Click on Register Now
• Enter your e-mail address (You MUST use your UCA e-mail address)
• You will be given options:
▫ If you have purchased a book from a UCA or local bookstore, take the
access code from the book and enter the code.
▫ You have the option to purchase only the e-book and assignments
using e-commerce. You will need a credit card to purchase.
▫ If you cannot afford the book at this time, you can register for a three
week trial. Connect will prompt you when it will expire and you will
need to purchase the textbook or e-book.
• Complete the information including your password.
• After you are registered, you will need to click on the URL for your
instructor. Put in your e-mail address (that you registered with) and your
password. You must always use the same e-mail address.

5. HPER Orientation
• HPER
▫ Located off Farris Road beside Mashburn
▫ Must complete a HPER Orientation (450-5712)
▫ http://www.uca.edu/campusrecreation
▫ Must be completed by Wednesday, August 28th
▫ Read HPER rules and regulations before first activity
day
▫ http://www.uca.edu/campusrecreation/documents/
You will not be allowed to participate in activities in the
HPER unless you have completed an orientation.

6. UCA Website (HPER Rules)
• Go to www.uca.edu
• Click on A to Z index
• Click on “H” and then click on
HPER Center
• Click on the “Fitness” icon then click on rules
and regulations.
• Read the rules for the Fitness Center and the
rules for the Weight Room

7. Classroom Performance
• Assignments should be turned in at the
beginning of the class period and/or on Connect
on the due dates according to the calendar.
▫ Submit PAR-Q in class or on Connect
▫ Pre-knowledge exam on Wednesday, August 28th
▫ Pre and post fitness assessments.
▫ Behavior Change Project
▫ Assignments on CONNECT
▫ Quizzes and Exams
▫ Consumer Report Project
▫ Attendance & Participation points.
▫ Post-knowledge exam. 100 points during Final Exams
week

8. Syllabus and Calendar
• The syllabus and calendar are your best friends!
• Students are responsible for reading the syllabus and
having knowledge of the expectations of the course.
• Students are responsible for reviewing the calendar and
knowing where they need to be each class period and
what is due.
• Print out the calendar from Blackboard or Connect.
• These will be on Blackboard AND on Connect website.
• Do not print from the calendar tab.

9. Fitness Assessments
• Pre-assessments completed in the HPER during
class tentatively on Wednesday, September 4th
and Friday, September 6th
.
• Post-assessments completed in the HPER during
class toward the end of the semester.
• Consist of:
▫ Cardiovascular testing (walk/run)
▫ Body Composition (BIA)
▫ Height and weight
• If you miss the day of the assessments, it is the
student’s responsibility to meet with instructor
for assessments.

10. KPED Pre-Test Knowledge
• On Wednesday, August 28th
▫ Pre-knowledge exam
• The pre-test exam is 50 multiple choice
questions
• DO NOT STUDY!! We want to see what you
knowledge is prior to delivering the content.
• Bring #2 pencil.

11. Reminders!!
• Schedule HPER Orientation (450-5712)
• PAR-Q are due today. Physician Release needed? 18 and under
document.
• Wednesday, August 28th
– Pre-knowledge assessment
• HPER - Wear workout clothing (shorts, sweats, t-shirt) and
appropriate footwear (tennis shoes, running/walking shoes). NO FIVE
TOE SHOES or TOMS shoes!!
• Friday, August 30th
– Be prepared to discuss Chapters 1 and 2.