IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY

Department of Sports Science & Physical Education

Spinning PEAC 1132A-04 21651
Late 8 weeks
Spring 2024 Tuesday and Thursday 4-4:50pm
Reed Gym Recreation Facility Room 287
March 5, 2024- April 25, 2024

INSTRUCTOR: Tracy Nield

OFFICE: Idaho State Wellness Center, Reed Gym 205A
OFFICE HOURS: By appointment
PHONE: (208) 390-6809
E-MAIL: [email protected]
MOODLE SITE LOCATION:

TEXT:
No textbook will be required for this course.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Spinning is a fast paced, cardiovascular exercise on stationary bikes. We will learn the
proper technique and safety involved in spinning, as well as proper posture and alignment
for a stronger, healthier body. We will also incorporate the healthy lifestyle exercise of
walking / jogging into our class. Through this second type of movement we will increase
our cardiovascular health and our body composition. We will incorporate parts of the
history and different types of exercises on the spinning bike through brief research for our
midterm and in class discussion as well.

1. ACADEMIC OBJECTIVES: To understand the history, philosophy, rules,

equipment and strategies of Spinning:
a. Spinning™ activity definition: Spinning™ is an indoor group cycling program
geared to improve the cardiovascular strength and muscle conditioning of
individuals at various levels of physical fitness.
b. Spinning™ history summary: Spinning™ is a trademarked, systematic,
indoor cycling program developed by Johnny G. and John Baudhuin and
launched in New York’s Crunch Gyms in 1993. Mad Dogg Athletics was
officially formed in 1994 to develop, promote, and oversee the program, and
since that time, Spinning has become the leading indoor cycling program in
the U.S. Mad Dogg Athletics manufactures Spin cycles, certifies Spinning
instructors, and provides continuing education, research, and support for
Spinning enthusiasts and instructors.
c. Spinning™ philosophy summary: Muscular strength, cardiovascular
heartiness, and endurance are part of overall fitness. The Spinning™ class
embraces this philosophy in an effort to teach and enhance these
characteristics in the participants. With effort and intensity, students may
 improve their muscular strength, cardiovascular strength, endurance, and
overall health. Also, the skills learned in the class may be transferred to a
lifetime of planned exercise and recreational activities.
d. Spinning™ rules summary: In an effort to create a safe and educational
environment, specific rules must be adhered to throughout the semester.
Proper use of equipment, appropriate dress, participation, attendance, and
instructor communication are further discussed in this document.
e. Spinning™ equipment summary: The Spinner bike is a stationary bicycle
specifically developed for the Spinning™ program to provide a safe and
enjoyable exercise experience. Spinning™ participants achieve
improvements in fitness by changing resistance levels, body position, and
cadence during the ride.
Note: Though the bikes are regularly checked for maintenance issues, it is up
to the individual student to assure that their Spinner™ is set up for individual
fit and safety prior to each ride. It is also the rider’s responsibility to
thoroughly clean the cycle with disinfectant (provided) following each use.
f. Spinning™ strategy summary: As the Spinning™ program is designed to
improve overall strength and endurance, this must be done in an appropriate
manner. Through the instructor’s guidance, exercises may be performed at
different intensities to accommodate the fitness levels of each student. Proper
progression of exercises and intensities will be taught throughout the course.
By following the instructor’s guidance, students will appropriately improve
their fitness levels. Note: See the attached course outline for general
progression information.
2. To learn the fundamentals and progression of technique and skills of Spinning™:
a. The semester course outline will be followed (and may be adapted) to
facilitate proper progression
b. Significant time will be spent discussing goal setting, goal management, and
goal revision in order to develop behavior change skills that can be used for a
lifetime for a variety of purposes.
c. Proper technique will be emphasized and must be adhered to.
3. To learn, execute, and demonstrate the fundamentals and progression of indoor group
cycling training with the Spinning™ program:
a. Appropriate demonstration and cues will be used to enhance learning.
b. An Energy Zone quiz will be required toward the end of the semester.
4. To provide individuals with an appropriate atmosphere for learning and activity:
a. Class rules will be followed. Anyone not adhering to the rules will be asked to
leave class and may have a reduction in class points.
5. To appreciate and incorporate the activity for a lifetime:
a. An individual goal setting project will be introduced and required early in the
semester.
b. A midterm goal evaluation and revision will be required.
c. The instructor will provide training comparisons and tips useful for improving
outdoor riding skills.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Attendance is required (see attendance/grading policy).
2. Participation is required (see attendance/grading policy).
3. Students are required to dress appropriately for the class activity (see dress code).
4. Physical Education Assumption of Risk and Release form completion is required
PRIOR to participation, no exceptions.
5. STUDENTS MUST RUN “ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE FORM” OFF
OF COURSE MOODLE SITE AND BRING IT TO THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS.
STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE WITHOUT A
RELEASE, AND MAY LOSE PARTICIPATION POINTS.
6. STUDENTS WHO DO NOT ATTEND THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS, TO HEAR
THE SYLLABUS LECTURE, MUST RUN “PEAC SYLLABUS STATEMENT OF
UNDERSTANDING FORM” OFF OF COURSE MOODLE SITE AND BRING IT
TO THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO
PARTICIPATE WITHOUT A FORM, AND MAY LOSE
PARTICIPATION/ATTENDANCE POINTS.
7. Students must carry a black/orange Bengal card for admission to Campus Recreation
Building for courses held in that building.
8. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE DISINFECTED (SPRAYED DOWN WITH
DISINFECTANT) AFTER EACH AND EVERY USE!!!
9. Participation in an assessment is required for the mid-term and for the final.

COURSE COMMUNICATION:
1. All instructor communication for this course will be posted on Moodle (NOT on
email), the student is responsible for constantly reviewing the site for communication.
2. All course documents, including syllabus, for this course will be posted on Moodle,
the student is responsible for constantly reviewing the site for document review.
3. All electronic communication between the instructor and student will be conducted
through Moodle (NOT on Email), the student is responsible for constantly reviewing
the site for course instruction (including course location and/or cancellation).

ATTENDANCE/GRADING POLICY:
 ISU Attendance Policy (Undergraduate Catalog): Students are expected to attend all
meetings or classes in which they are registered. Students who do not attend any sessions
of a class during the first week, and have not made prior arrangements with the instructor,
may be dropped from the class by the instructor to make room for students who are
interested in adding the class.
 SSPE Dept. Policy: All attendance will be taken by the instructor on ISU grading sheets.
All Activity classes will be held through and including dead week. All make-ups, exams,
and assignments must be handed to your instructor by the last day of dead week, no
exceptions. All instructors grading will be finalized during finals week.
 Attendance is mandatory. PEAC policy stipulates there are no “excused” absences.
Attendance is required from the day of registration. Classes missed for athletic and other
university sponsored activities are still counted as absences. If you feel you have special
circumstances, it is the student’s responsibility to discuss them with the instructor
 AHEAD of time, when at all possible. These will be dealt with on a case-by case basis. It
is the student’s responsibility to contact their instructor, immediately following any
absence via MOODLE, for makeup work, and to determine if their individual instructor
may allow it. In the case of emergencies, it is the student’s responsibility to communicate
with the instructor by MOODLE immediately. Attendance also includes being in class
on time and for the entire time that class is held.
 **Adding past Add/Drop (student online accessed) Final Date: Students will not be
added to class after the final date students are able to add/drop online. Any exception
must be approved by PEAC Coordinator**
 **Adding within Add/Drop (student online accessed) Final Date: Students who miss the
first day of class, with the syllabus introduction, OR add within the final add/drop date
online must sign the “PEAC Syllabus Statement of Understanding” form.
 Students may only attend the section they enrolled in, no exceptions. In the event their
section conflicts with their schedule, they must drop the class and enroll in a class that
works for them.

8 Week class POINTS:

 100 pts possible
 5.71 Pts per day for attendance & participation (80 pts / 14 classes)
 10 pts for Midterm
 10 pts for Final

ABSENSES:
 You are allowed one free absence for the entire 8 weeks
 You are also allowed one make up class during our 8 weeks

MAKE UP OPTIONS:
Option #1: You may participate in one of several fun runs or cycling events
approved by the instructor. You must bring me your participation bib.
Option #2: You may attend another spinning class taught by a Campus
Recreation instructor or by myself. (schedule is posted outside next to door).
Option #3: You can go to the ISU Wellness Center and receive a Fitness
assessment or personal training session. These appointments must be scheduled
with the Wellness Center room 205. You must have the person performing the
assessment sign your make up form.*Note: These appointments need to be made
as early as possible; they are often booked out weeks in advance. If this is the
case then please let me know when your scheduled appointment is within two
weeks from the day you were absent to have this qualify as a makeup.

ARRIVING LATE OR LEAVING EARLY: 6.25 points for attendance/participation may not be
earned if the student is over 10 minutes late or leaves before the end of class. Tardiness on three
occasions will equals a 2 point drop in grade.

GRADING SCALE (ISU SCALE):

A 93-100 C+ 78-80 D- 63-65
 A- 90-92.9 C 75-77 F 62-below
B+ 87-89 C- 72- 74
B 84-86 D+ 69-71
B- 81-83 D 66-68

DRESS CODE:
Students are expected and required to dress down and participate each class period.
Proper activity attire is required (ie. appropriate/comfortable clothing, proper athletic
shoes, and proper safety equipment/eyewear. Baseball caps are NOT allowed in
indoor activity classes). Street clothes & street shoes are NOT acceptable attire for
activity classes. Lack of proper activity attire will count as an absence.
Continuous respect and courtesy for each student is expected by all. Therefore,
NO ELECTRONICS (Example: headphones, cell phones or ipods) are allowed in class.
Please turn off ALL ELECTRONICS BEFORE entering the activity or teaching area.
Students ignoring or abusing this policy will be asked to leave the activity or teaching
area and will be marked absent for the day.

POLICIES & PROCEDURES FOR SSPE ACTIVITY COURSES:

1. Children and/or guests are not allowed in class.
2. Students are encouraged to bring water and remain hydrated during all activity
classes.
3. Students are required to adhere to all activity safety rules, issues, and precautions.
4. During poor weather, or instructor illness, classes will be scheduled to meet at the
instructor’s discretion. All instructor communication for changes in class site and/or
cancellation for this course will be posted on the course site on Moodle ONLY (not
email), the student is responsible for constantly reviewing the site for communication.

RISK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & RELEASE OF LIABILITY WAIVER:

Activity technique classes involve inherent risk. With that in mind, all
SSPE activity class students are required to read and sign the “Assumption of Risk and
Release” form PRIOR to class participation, NO EXCEPTIONS.
STUDENTS MUST RUN “ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE FORM” OFF
OF COURSE MOODLE SITE AND BRING IT TO THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS.
STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE WITHOUT A
RELEASE, AND MAY LOSE ATTENANCE POINTS.
NOTE: THE FORM MAY BE RUN OFF FROM THE SSPE WEBSITE,
LIABILITY.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:

If you have a diagnosed disability or believe that you have a disability that might
require “reasonable accommodation” on the part of the instructor, please call the

Director, Center of Services for Students with Disabilities, 282-3599. As a part of the Americans
with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the student to disclose a disability prior to
requesting reasonable accommodation.
 Spinning Course Outline
(Subject to change)
{Each Class will ALWAYS have a warm up, and cool down with stretching}

MONTH DAY COURSE TOPIC ASSIGNMENTS

March 5- T Course Introduction and Syllabus BRING PRINTED Liability
We will not exercise on this day but waiver and Covid waiver to
you are still expected to attend. class

7-TH Review, Proper bike set up and form

Intro Ride
12-T Interval Ride: Strength

14-TH Interval Ride: Focus on Endurance Goals are due

19-T Spring Break

21-TH Spring Break

26-T Interval Ride: Focus on Sprints

28-TH Endurance Ride: Jumps

April 2-T Strength Ride: Climbing, Rolling Review goals

Hills, Isolation Drills
4-TH Interval Ride: Sprints

9-T Strength Ride: Seated Climbs

11-TH Strength Ride: Hill Climbing

16-T Focus on Jumps, Sprints, Climbing

18-TH Endurance and Strength

23-T
Hills and climbs
25-TH Finals Last day of class. We do not
have class during finals week
30-T Finals Week No Class

May 2-TH Finals week No Class