Course Syllabus

Course: PE 1015

Division: Social and Behavioral Science
Department: Physical Education
Title: Spinning I

Semester Approved: Spring 2022
Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2026
End Semester: Fall 2027

Catalog Description: This is a fitness course that uses Spinning Bikes to improve overall fitness, including cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance. This course is repeatable for credit. (Additional fee required)

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 0; Lab: 2
Repeatable: Yes.


Prerequisites: N/A

Corequisites: N/A


Justification: This class adds variety and expands the forms of exercise offered at Snow College. The Spinning class gives students a different way to challenge their physical fitness. Similar classes are being taught at other USHE institutions and gyms throughout the state.


Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of proper Spinning techniques, such as sprinting, jumping, and hill climbing, by teaching a section of one class period.  This will be assessed through an in-class assignment that includes instructor and peer evaluation.

Students will demonstrate an understanding of Target Heart Rate (THR) and its significance in basic exercise and weight management by keeping a Heart Rate log. This will be assessed through assignments and in-class participation.


Content:
Proper Spinning techniques will be taught. The students will participate by Spinning during each class session.

Physical Education disciplines and Snow College athletic teams value human diversity. They will strive to represent that diversity in team/class materials and course content through examples, assignments, texts, etc.

Key Performance Indicators:
Students are evaluated on the following:

Attendance and participation 75 to 95%

Assignments  5 to 25%


Representative Text and/or Supplies:
Instructor materials


Pedagogy Statement:
It is anticipated that this course will include physical demonstration and verbal instruction as well as time for assessments etc.

This course will promote inclusion by structuring assessment and teaching methods with the specific philosophy of valuing each participant's effort to improve, no matter the social category or demographic group they identify or fit into.


Instructional Mediums:
Lab

Maximum Class Size: 14
Optimum Class Size: 14