PED 116 is the study of fitness and wellness and how they relate to a healthy lifestyle. Fortunately, in this course we will be combining reading and learning with exercise and recreation.  You will be given an opportunity to learn about leading a healthy lifestyle and to actively engage in making positive changes to your personal fitness and wellness. 

Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to:

• demonstrate an understanding of the physiological benefits of movement, physical activity and wellness;
• define principles involved in increasing and maintaining physical fitness;
• evaluate and apply fitness and wellness concepts to individual lifestyle;
• participate in movement and wellness activities;
• design, implement, and evaluate a personal wellness program.

The required textbook for this course is:

• "Fitness and Wellness " by Hoeger and Hoeger.  Cengage learning.  2009.  Eighth edition.

For information on how to order your textbooks, go to http://eli.nvcc.edu/books/

You will also be required to watch the Super Size Me documentary. You will be able to borrow this video from a NOVA campus or local library or rent it from Blockbusters or Netflix.

Your course grade will be determined by the following exams and assignments:

Your final grade will be based on the following scale:

There are 2 online exams in this course. You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.

I am here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact me when they do:

E-mail Gamal Aboshadi: gaboshadi@nvcc.edu
E-mail Sonja Gil : sgil@nvcc.edu
E-mail Chad Lehman : clehman@nvcc.edu
E-mail John Meeks: jmeeks@nvcc.edu
E-mail Nancy Jacobson: njacobson@nvcc.edu
E-mail Rick Steele: rsteele@nvcc.edu
E-mail Ildiko Strehli: istrehli@nvcc.edu
E-mail Elizabath Black: eblack@nvcc.edu
E-mail Beverly Pittman: bdpittman@nvcc.edu

1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.