UCSB Military Science

1. Course Description: Course is intended to provide basic physical conditioning instruction. The class meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6:30am to 7:30am at the Soccer Field next to the Physical Fitness Center.

2. Course Objectives: This course is designed to be an introduction to the United States Army Physical Fitness Program. The course is intended to progress students from the Conditioning Phase to the Maintenance Phase of fitness training applicable to Basic Entry Army Personnel. Instruction will introduce students to all aspects of individual as well as small group fitness activities outlined in Army Field Manual 21-20 (students do not need to acquire a copy). Instruction is intended to demonstrate the method U.S. Army units use to integrate new soldiers, at all levels of physical ability, and build a cohesive, physically fit team. As the course progresses, we will introduce variety and increased difficulty into our training program.

a. Examinations: There will be a diagnostic fitness exam within one week of the start of class to assess each student's initial fitness level. If you do not take one then you must drop! Scores are used to establish individual goals for the course. Results are not graded, but attendance is mandatory and make-ups are not possible due to the administrative logistics involved. The exam will include 2 minutes of sit-ups, 2 minutes of push-ups, and a 2-mile timed run. The same exam will be administered as a final examination to access overall fitness. The final exam will be graded based on your attendance and completion of the event! There will be a practical exam on the different commands, formations, stretches, calisthenics and types of programs.

NOTE: IF YOU WILL NOT BE COMPLETING THIS COURSE, YOU MUST DROP! OTHERWISE, PLAN TO ATTEND FOR THE ENTIRE COURSE PERIOD FOR GRADE!

b. Class Attendance: Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and be prepared to participate in daily instruction. Permission to miss a period of instruction may be obtained from the instructor PRIOR to the missed class. You will be authorized to miss only TWO NON-TEST days. Building a team requires the cooperation of all the members. Rain is inconvenient, but rarely deadly. You will be expected to report to the track each day. In case of inclement weather, we will move to the REC CEN gymnasium. If you are late and we are not at the track . . . you know where to find us. Attendance is taken each day.

c. Homework / Extra Credit: Students are encouraged to develop a fitness plan in their personal time that will support progression toward their course goals. Target fitness benchmarks will be established early in the term to assist the student in measuring improvement.

(1) Much like an academic course, independent effort will be necessary to gain a better level of physical conditioning. At the beginning of the term you will be given a Home Workout Log. You will be responsible for recording weekly participation in physical fitness development outside the class. Prior to the final examination, you will be responsible for turning in the log for evaluation. You will be required to record at least two sessions per week.

(2) Opportunities are available for students to participate in special events offered by the Military Science Department, the campus athletic department, or the local community (Santa Barbara Athletic Association has a great Web Site). Extra credit will be given for those that choose to participate. Extra credit will not exceed 10% of your grade. Upcoming events will be posted outside the ROTC Admin Office.

d. Equipment / Clothing: All students must wear appropriate physical training attire for co-ed training and suitable for weather conditions. (I.E. No see-through clothing, no body parts falling out, etc.) There are times you will have co-ed interaction and we want to maintain a professional environment for all. Males must wear a shirt unless involved in a swimming event. There will be days when we will get dirty and wet. I will try to notify you by email in advance of any changing requirements. You will need a comfortable, well-fitted, lightweight pair of running shoes (See Commander's Guide Handout). Court shoes are recommended for days when we are scheduled for Field or Field-house activities. We will negotiate these days in advance.

NOTE! Lack of equipment (shoes) is not an acceptable excuse for non-participation. If you cannot show up with appropriate footwear, then you must drop or take an unexcused participation/attendance for that day.

4. Grading: This course is primarily taken for a letter grade; however, it may be audited for no credit. The pass / no-pass option is not available. Grades will be based on attendance, participation, exams and any extra credit awarded. Grades will be determined according to the following schedule:
Attendance 40%
In Class Participation 20% (Prompt, enthusiastic, motivated, initiative)
Practical Exam 10% (Attend / Complete)
Home Workout Log 10%
Final Assessment Exam 20% (Survive and remain upright)
The grading scale is as follows:
97-100 = A+ 83-85 = B 70-72 = C- < 60 = F
94-97 = A 80-82 = B- 66-69 = D+
90-93 = A- 76-79 = C+ 63-65 = D
86-89 = B+ 73-75 = C 60-62 = D-

5. Administration:

a. Instructors: Primary Instructor – MSG James Thorpe, Alternate Instructors – SFC Jeremy Brown: telephone 893-3042, fax (8433), email: jthorpe@milsci.ucsb.edu; jeremybrown@milsci.ucsb.edu

b. Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm, Rm 116, Building 451.

6. Course Training Schedule & Home Training Log: (attached) NOTE: There are no required textbooks for this course. Instructor's informational handouts will be provided as necessary.
//Original Signed//
James L. Thorpe
Master Sergeant, U.S. Army
Assistant Professor of Military Science

MS 22 Basic Physical Conditioning Syllabus, Spring Quarter, 2008
ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY

Only the cadre can authorize changes to the PT plan below.
Date Focused Area Note
02Apr08 – 3 mile run
04Apr08 – Stair PT
07Apr08 – 2 Mile Run 30sec PU/SU
09Apr08 – Diagnostic APFT
11Apr08 – Soccer
14Apr08 – Line Sprints Pyramid PU/SU (25 and down)
16Apr08 – 2 Mile Intervals (800m run for 2 miles w/ 400m jog in between. Emphasis on pace)
18Apr08 – CWST
21Apr08 – ANGIE (40 Reps) MSIII D&C After
23Apr08 – 3 Mile Run W/ SU Improvement
25Apr08 – 3 Mile Run W/ PU Improvement
28Apr08 – 4 Mile Goleta Beach Run
30Apr08 – Ruck March 6 Miles
02May08 – EMMA workout at pool
05May08 – 2 Mile Run W/ Pull Ups and Push Ups
07May08 – 3 Mile Run W/ PU/SU (2 Min, 1 Min, 30 sec)
09May08 – 3 Mile Run W/ Lunges
12May08 – 2 Mile Stair Run W/ Squats and SU
14May08 – 3 Mile Run W/ Partner Assisted PU/SU
16May08 – Ultimate Frisbee or Football
19May08 – ANGIE (60 Reps) D&C After For MSIII’s
21May08 – CWST
23May08 – Mile Intervals (800m run for 2 miles w/ 400m jog in between. Emphasis on pace)
26May08 – NO PT – Memorial Day
28May08 – 2 Mile Run W/ 30 sec PU/SU
30May08 – APFT
02Jun08 – APFT (Seniors and Make-up)
04Jun08 – BN Run

* These exercises will be done at the discretion of the group leader; based on the fitness needs of the group and time

“Cross Fit” workouts are designed to be done at maximum effort. All Cadets should have a watch for these events.

“Angie”
The original intent was for a person to do 100 repetitions of each event in the following sequence: pull ups, push ups, sit ups and dips. We’re not there yet! This quarter we will modify the repetitions to meet the Battalion fitness level.

“Emma” (Swim Workout)
    This is a modification of the swim workout we did last quarter. The sequence is as follows:
    -100 meter warm up
    -200 meter swim
    -50 push ups
    -100 meter swim
    -50 crunches
    -100 meter swim
    -50 dips