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Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus
Course Prefix/Number/Title:
HPER 100
Number of credits:
2
Course Description:
HPER 100 is a course on general health and wellness. We will learn about physical
fitness, nutrition, and wellness. We hope you take lessons learned in this class and use them for the rest
of your life. You will learn how to asses, develop, and implement a complete lifetime fitness and
wellness program and its components. The course is designed to incorporate the ideas through lectures
and activity. You will not be forced to do anything you do not feel comfortable with while we are doing
the Physical Activities.
Pre-/Co-requisites:
None
Course Objectives:
To educate and engage the student in activities that will enable him/her to make
positive lifestyle choices, based on self-responsibility that will prepare the student to meet the demands
of life. To have fun in a safe and caring learning environment.
Instructor:
Dano Fagerlund
Office:
Thatcher Hall Weight room
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday – 9:00 AM – Noon; 1:00-5:00 By arrangement
Phone:
701-228-5636
Email:
daniel.fagerlund@dakotacollege.eduLecture/Lab Schedule
: Tuesdays and Thursdays 1 PM to 1:50 PM
Textbook(s):
Fit & Well (Fahey, Insel, Roth) (Recommended)
Course Requirements:
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Attire – Proper clothing for activities
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Attendance
o
Exams
o
Course work and Lab activities
General Education Goals/Objectives:
Goal 1 – to develop the ability to communicate
Goal 6 – to promote the management and use of physical activity
Goal 9 – to develop lifelong learning skills
Relationship to Campus Theme:
We will use modern technology in various fitness tests. We will also
do some activities outside to encourage the Nature theme.
Classroom Policies:
Please turn cell phones off. Participate in class discussions. Please attend all
lectures and activities. Hand in all coursework and exams.
Academic Integrity:
Please do your own work on tests, quizzes and assignments.