1. Queens College
Department of Family, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences
Fall 2012
FNES 30: Fitness, Diet, & Weight Control
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: Ms. J. Garelle M.S.E.D, Office: 203 -Office hours by appointment
only, Phone: 718-997-2710, Email: Judy.Garelle@qc.cuny.edu
A. COURSE DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the concepts of physical fitness as it relates to
overall health. Principles of exercise, cardio respiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and
body composition will be discussed. Topics related to health & wellness, risk factors and cardiovascular disease,
stress and how to evaluate internet fitness source materials will be covered. The course allows for an opportunity for
practical experiences in diet analysis, fitness assessments and in the development of individualized exercise
programs.
B. REQUIRED PURCHASES: TEXTBOOK(S) AND SUPPLIES
Required Text: Principles and Labs for Fitness and Wellness. Werner W.K. Hoeger and Sharon A.
Hoeger ,11 th
edition, Wadsworth and Thompson Learning Inc.
C. COURSE TOPICS/UNITS/READINGS AND DATES (listed sequentially)
WEEKLY TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Physical Fitness and Wellness Chapter 1
Differences between health and wellness
Physical activity and exercise
Setting the standards for the nation
Components of physical fitness
Benefits of an active lifestyle
Behavior Modification Chapter 2
Barriers to change
Motivation/Locus of Control
Changing behavior & the process of change
Effective goal writing
Cardiovascular Disease Chapter 11
What is it?
How and when does it start?
Risk Factors & solutions
Nutrition Chapter 3
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins
Vitamins and minerals
Dietary Guidelines/Achieving the balance
Food labeling
Special populations
Projects I & II are due in class one week before the MIDTERM EXAM!

2. Body Composition and Assessment Chapter 4
Essential and storage fat
Assessment tools
Determining recommended body weight
Principles of Weight Management Chapter 5
Trends
Causes of obesity
Safe weight loss
Diets
Eating disorders
Cardio respiratory Assessment and Prescription Chapter 6
Anaerobic and aerobic systems
Maximal oxygen uptake
Assessment of aerobic power
Guidelines for exercise prescription
Benefits
Principles of Muscular Strength & Endurance Assessment & Prescription Chapter 7
Importance of resistive training
Changes in metabolism and body composition
Assessment tools
Principles of conditioning
Techniques and programming
Principles of Muscular Flexibility Chapter 8
Joint Structure
Factors affecting flexibility
Importance of a implementing a flexibility program
Training principles
Assessment
Stress management Chapter 10
Stress and stressors
Stress model
Managing stress
Time management
D. ASSIGNMENTS, DUE DATES AND GRADING PLAN
The methods of instruction that will be used are power point, lecture, discussion, and laboratory
experiences. The grade will be determined as follows:
Exams: Midterm (20%), (Chapters 1, 11, 2, 3) usually the 7th
or 8th
week of school
Final (20%), (Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) during finals week
(10%) Research Paper- See Guidelines on Blackboard
Personal Profile: Project I (10%) Personal Assessment, Labs and Evaluation
Project II (20%) Dietary Analysis
Project III (10%) Chapter 4-10 Assessments, Labs and Evaluation
Quizzes (10%) Weekly or as needed- attendance mandatory
Projects and assignments are due on the due dates. ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE NEED!
GRADES WILL BE LOWERED BY 2 POINTS FOR EVERY DAY THE PROJECT or
ASSIGMNMENT IS HANDED IN LATE.

3. Attendance Policy:
Students are encouraged to attend and participate in all classes. Students may not be permitted to make
up work missed due to unexcused absences (pop quiz, lab, etc.). Make-up of tests or labs missed due
to excused absences must be arranged with the instructor.
E. CUNY POLICY ON ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Academic Dishonesty is prohibited in The City University of New York and is punishable by
penalties, including failing grades, suspension, and expulsion as provided at:
http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/provost/policies/index.html
F. ADA Statement
Students with disabilities needing academic accommodation should: (1) register with and
provide documentation to the Special Services Office, Kiely 171; (2) bring a letter to the
instructor indicating the need for accommodation and what type. This should be done during the
first week of class. For more information about services available to Queens Students contact:
Pratik Patel, Special Services Office; 171 Kiely Hall; 718-997-5870 (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).