Instructions
Topic 1: Musculoskeletal Workout
Instructions
You should conduct research on the topic of discussion and use this research to support your answers.
You can use Internet articles, journals, text books, etc.
In fact, I strongly recommend that you utilize the APUS Online Library for your research as they offer a plethora of reliable and pertinent research sources.
You may access the Online Library by clicking on the “Library” link on the menu bar to the left inside the electronic classroom.
However, NEVER use Wikipedia for your research as anyone can alter the information on this site making it a poor source of accurate information.
Be sure to list your references at the end of your post, include in-text citations where applicable, and be sure that both are in APA format.
Musculoskeletal Workout
As we learn about the musculoskeletal system this week, I would like for each of you step back from the computer for a bit, get active, and try something new.
Try a new class (ex.
yoga, salsa dancing, kickboxing, spinning) or new activity and tell us about it.
NOTE: Be safe and pick an activity within your physical limitations.
For those of you with medical or physical restrictions, you can describe activities you currently perform within your acceptable range of activity (ex.
physical therapy) or activities you used to perform or would like to try in the future.
First, tell us about the activity you selected.
Why did you choose this workout/event? What are things you liked about it? What are things you did not like? If you were to continue this class/event what are goals you hope this activity would help you to achieve? Would you recommend this workout to anyone?
Next, discuss the anatomy and physiology of your activity.
What specific muscles/areas of the body did this activity focus on? Is the activity considered aerobic exercise? Were your muscle fibers using aerobic or anaerobic cellular metabolism? Was it a mixture? Were the muscle contractions mostly isometric or isotonic? Please be sure to explain your answers.
If your activity included different movements (ex.
circuit training with lifting and running), pick a specific example for this part of the discussion.
Get out of your comfort zone and share your experience with us.
Research the activity (using credible sources) and share your findings with your classmates.
Hopefully this will be fun, and allow us to learn a bit more about the muscular and skeletal systems with a new workout/twist.
Initial Post Due: Wednesday, by 11:55pm, ET
Responses Due: Sunday, by 11:55pm, ET
Continue to follow your classmates' posts for the remainder of the week and post at least 2 follow-up messages to your classmates' posts prior to 11:55 PM Eastern Time Sunday.
Your follow-up posts can add additional insight to your classmates’ opinions and can challenge their opinions.
Be sure to read the follow-up posts to your own posts and reply to any questions or requests for clarification.
There is no minimum word count for the initial post or responses.
All posts should be written in complete sentences, using correct grammar and spelling.
Evaluation/Grading of your Forum Assignment
Postings will be evaluated on their quality and the degree to which the postings promote discussion with classmates.
Participation on all Forums is required.
Points are allocated as follows based on the original posting and replies (Total of 100 points).
A.
Original Posting – Content and Analysis (40 points possible).
Your Forum entry should be pertinent to the subject matter and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the topics discussed with an appropriate introduction, supporting paragraphs, and conclusions.
Don’t forget that your posts should be listed in your own words.
Please refer to the “Plagiarism” policy located inside the APUS classroom under the “Policy” link if you have any questions.
B.
Spelling/Grammar/Punctuation - (10 points possible).
C.
Response to classmates' posts - (40 points possible).
Due by Sunday.
You should respond to a MINIMUM of two of your classmates' original posts such that you propagate further discussion on the topic assigned.
Please note that this portion of the Forum cannot be made up, so make sure you post your responses when due.
If you are away from the course for any reason, when you return, you may submit your original post and receive up to the 50 points allowable; however, you will receive no credit for responding to another student's post because it is after the fact and will be of little value to your classmate.
D.
Creates conversation and community through replies - (10 points possible).
Create a conversation by furthering the point of the original comment or by asking an interesting and related question.
The forum will be evaluated using this rubric.
To post your original entry
- Click the topic title and then "Post a New Thread" .
- Type your name as the "Title" and then type your entry into the space provided (the "Message" box).
- When you are done, perform a spelling/grammar check and then scroll down and hit the "Post Message" button.
To respond to your classmates' posts
- Click on the post you'd like to reply to.
- Click the "Reply" button to the right.
- Type your message in the "Message" box, perform a spelling/grammar check, scroll down and hit the "Post Message" button.