LSS 03-19 Title Change in Course FM 101 Step Aerobics

Date of Submittal: 10/13/03	School Document No.: LSS-03- 19
Proposed Effective Date: Spring 2004	Submitting Department: Behavioral Sciences
Approved by School:	Contact Person: Judith Hack, X 2499
Approved by Univ. Senate: February 4, 2004	Form 40 Needed: Yes

Subject: Title Change in Course FM 101, Step Aerobics

Justification: The Exercise Physiologists in our Nutrition, Fitness and Health degree program suggest that the title of this course no longer reflects current practices and it should be changed to update it and expand it.

Current: FM 101, Step Aerobics

Lab 2, Credit 1. Repeatable.

This course will provide students with a working knowledge of healthy living practices, an assessment of the students' present fitness status, and an opportunity to choose a physical activity, as well as develop additional wellness strategies that can be enjoyed throughout life.

Proposed: FM 101, Cardiovascular Exercise Machines

Lab 2, Credit 1. Repeatable.

Impact on Students: The title change will allow course expansion, which will offer

students the opportunity to operate independently on a number of different exercise

machines, while focusing on cardiovascular efforts. Originally, the course was an

instructor directed step-exercise format that was limiting in its effectiveness and difficult

in its timing. Currently the course uses a step exercise video format, which is also

somewhat limiting. The proposed title change would allow the Exercise Physiologist

specialists to work individually with students on a variety of cardiovascular machines,

thus better meeting student needs.

Impact on Other Academic Units: None.

Impact on University Resources: None. Laboratory resources are in place already.

Impact on General Education: Offering these courses allows the University to

continue to help academic units fulfill the General Education Requirement to facilitate

wellness for students.