KIN 1352 Fall 2018 Syllabus PDF

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KIN 1352 – FOUNDATIONS OF KINESIOLOGY Fall 2018 Instructor: Dr. Jon Gray Email: [email protected] Office: 104k Office Hours: MWF 10-11:30 or by appointment Class Time: Online Class Location: Online Course Description: The purpose of this class is to introduce the student to the field of Kinesiology - the science of human movement. Concepts in the various subfields of Kinesiology are examined and career opportunities are explored. Students will also gain a better understanding of the course concepts through online lectures, discussions, assignments, and quizzes. Objectives: At the completion of the course, the student should be able: • To identify the various subfields or foundations in kinesiology. • To identify career options following a degree in kinesiology. • To appreciate how kinesiology evolved into the present field of study. • To understand the negative effects of physical inactivity on physiological function. • To discern the effects of exercise on the incidence of cardiovascular disease. • To distinguish the three major types of human motion. • To describe the major theories of motor learning. • To know the major subdivisions of sport and exercise psychology. • To understand the factors influencing one’s motivation to participate in physical activity and exercise. • To identify the factors responsible for changes in the stress response. • To understand the difference between cross-sectional and longitudinal research designs. • To appreciate the contribution of sociocultural kinesiology to the study of physical activity. • To become familiar with different sociological theories and how they relate to the study of kinesiology. • To identify the various factors influencing the socialization into physical activity. • To be able to discuss interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary approaches to science. • To understand how an integrative or cross-disciplinary approach can be applied to research and teaching within kinesiology. • To appreciate some of the challenges facing the field of Kinesiology in the 21st century. Required Textbook (Connect): Author: Wuest Title: Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport Edition: 19 Year: 2018 Looseleaf and Connect ISBN: 9781260257625 About Connect: For this course you will be required to purchase McGraw-Hill Education Connect® access for the text Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport, by Wuest, 18e. Connect access can be purchased during registration for the program or an access code can be purchased at the campus bookstore. If you would like a print version of the text, a print-upgrade option is also available via Connect for $25 if you find yourself wanting a print companion at any point point during the semester. This will be a full color binderready version of the text. You will find an introduction video to Connect in Blackboard, the two programs are integrated and all of your grades will be reflected in Blackboard. In addition, the McGraw Hill Student

Ambassadors have a Facebook page to answer your frequently asked questions, please join the page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ConnectUHCommunity/

Connect Registration video through blackboard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s_2L8TxGyA Grading: Course grades will be based on the following categories and percentages:  50% of your grade is based on Chapter Quizzes.  10% of your grade is based on your Foundations of Kinesiology Self Evaluation Paper.  10% of your grade is based on Labs.  10% of your grade is based on Discussions.  20% of your grade is based on your Final Exam. Grades will not be rounded up. The Grading System to be used is based on percentages: A = 94% and above; A- = 90-93; B+ = 86-89; B = 84-85; B- = 80-83; C+ = 76-79; C = 74-75; C- = 70-73; D+ = 66-69; D = 64-65; D- = 60-63; F = 59 and below. “I”s and “W”s are not available as a grade once coursework has been completed just because you do not like your grade. If you stop attending class and do not formally drop yourself (your name is still on the roll), you may receive an ‘F’ in the class. Remember that you are only allowed 6 Ws throughout your academic career and drops must be initiated by the student and done online. Quizzes: (150 points) This course has a total of 15 chapters, and you will take a quiz at the completion of each chapter for a total of 15 quizzes. Each quiz is worth a total of 10 points per chapter for a quiz total of 150 points. The quizzes must be completed by the deadline stated on the course schedule. Late quizzes will not be accepted! Self-Evaluation Paper: (30 points) Students will complete a self-‐evaluation to be turned in at the end of the semester, refer to course schedule for due date. Students will upload their Self Evaluation through the Assignment tab in Blackboard Learn. Late self-evaluations will not be accepted! Please note late self-‐evaluations will not be accepted. Instructions: You will need to answer the three following questions honestly, thoroughly and thoughtfully. The self-‐evaluation must be typed, double-‐ spaced, 10-‐12” font, with a 1” margin and 3-‐4 pages in length. Begin with an opening statement, write your content in a clear, succinct manner, and end with a concluding statement. 1. Describe the major learning events related to course content/information you learned in this class. 2. Identify a career path in Health and Human Performance that you are most interested in at this point

in your education. Specifically, what is your background in this career-path and what are your future goals. 3. What could you have done yourself to improve your efforts/learning during this semester for this

class? Final Exam: (60 points) A cumulative Final Exam will be available for you to take during the week of Final Examination. Please refer to the academic calendar and the course schedule for specific times. The Final will be comprehensive! Four questions will be from each chapter and each question is worth1 point for a total of 60 points. You will have one attempt at the Final and you will have exactly 60 minutes to complete all 60 questions. If you haven’t

finished the Final in the 60 minutes it will be automatically submitted once your time has expired. Late final exams will not be accepted! Discussions: (30 points) This course has a total of 3 discussions. Each discussion is worth 10 points for a total of 30 points. To receive full credit for the discussion you must write one original discussion thread and respond to one additional thread created by a colleague in class. Please refer to the course schedule for due dates. Late discussions will not be accepted! Discussion #1: After reading chapter 1, compare and contrast the definitions of exercise, physical activity, physical education, physical fitness, and sport. How are they interrelated and does one supersede another? Discussion #2: After reading chapter 7, discuss how an individual who wants to maintain weight, lose weight, or gain weight needs to adjust his/her nutrition and exercise program. Discussion #3: After reading chapter 11, discuss the following question: as a professional, do you believe it is important to be a role model? Why or why not? Do you have a professional role model? What qualities does that individual exhibit? Labs: (30 points) This course has a total of 3 lab assignments. Each lab assignment is worth 10 points. The lab assignments are designed to give you some fundamental health-fitness information and will be due at the same time the Exercise Physiology & Fitness chapter is covered. The lab Assignments are labeled Lab 1 Heart Rate, Lab 2 Muscular Endurance, and Lab 3 Core Endurance. To receive full credit for the lab you must complete the entire assignment by the due date. In order to complete the labs you will need to find a partner of your choice to assist you. Please refer to the course schedule for due dates. Late Labs will not be accepted! Disabilities Statement: Whenever possible, and in accordance with 504/ADA guidelines, we will attempt to provide reasonable academic accommodations to students who request and require them. Please contact the Center for Students with Disabilities at 713-743-5400 for more assistance and present the proper paperwork to me as soon as possible. Academic Integrity: Students are expected to abide by the university’s academic honesty policy in all matters concerning this course. (http://www.uh.edu/dos/hdbk/acad/achonpol.html). In particular, plagiarism, “Representing as one’s own work the work of another without acknowledging the source,” whether intentional or unintentional, will not be tolerated. Those found in violation of the policy will be disciplined. Sanctions may include, but are not limited to, failure in the course, probation, suspension from the university, expulsion from the university, or a combination of these. Course Expectations: You are expected to: Complete all course assignments and quizzes. Meet all course deadlines! Read all the necessary material. It is nothing very difficult. The material has been chosen to enhance your knowledge base and make you aware of credible online resources. Follow the University’s Academic Policy.

By maintaining enrollment in this course, you agree to abide by all the points in this syllabus and the University’s policies and procedures. ADJUSTMENTS MAY BE MADE ON THIS SYLLABUS AND YOU WILL BE GIVEN APPROPRIATE TIME (3 days) TO RESPOND TO ANY CHANGES

KIN 1352 – Foundations of Kinesiology Tentative Course Schedule Fall 2018 Week One Chapter 1

August 20 -24 Meaning and Scope

Quiz 1

Week One due date and time – Sunday, September 2, 11:59pm Week Two Chapter 2

August 27-31 Philosophy, Goals, and Objectives

Quiz 2

Week Two due date and time – Sunday, September 2, 11:59pm Week Three September 3-7 Chapter 3 Health and Physical Activity in Our Society

Quiz 3

Week Three due date and time – Sunday, September 9, 11:59pm Week Four September 10-14 Chapter 4 Historical Foundations Discussion #1 Lab Assignment #1

Quiz 4

Week Four due date and time – Sunday, September 16, 11:59pm Week Five Chapter 5

September 17-21 Motor Behavior

Quiz 5

Week Five due date and time – Sunday, September 23, 11:59pm Week Six Chapter 6

September 24-28 Biomechanical Foundations

Quiz 6

Week Six due date and time – Sunday, September 30, 11:59pm Week Seven October 1-5 Chapter 7 Exercise Physiology and Fitness Week Seven due date and time – Sunday, October 7, 11:59pm

Week Eight

October 8-12

Quiz 7

Chapter 8 Sociological Foundations Discussion #2 Lab Assignment #2

Quiz 8

Week Eight due date and time – Sunday, October 14, 11:59pm Week Nine Chapter 9

October 15-19 Sport and Exercise Psychology

Quiz 9

Week Nine due date and time – Sunday, October 21, 11:59pm Week Ten Chapter 10

October 22-26 Physical Education Pedagogy

Quiz 10

Week Ten due date and time – Sunday, October 28, 11:59pm Week Eleven October 29-November 2 Chapter 11 Career and Professional Development

Quiz 11

Week Eleven due date and time – Sunday, November 4, 11:59pm Week Twelve November 5-9 Chapter 12 Teaching and Coaching Careers Discussion #3 Lab Assignment #3

Quiz 12

Week Twelve due date and time – Sunday, November 11, 11:59pm Week Thirteen November 12-16

Chapter 13

Fitness and Health Related Careers

Quiz 13

Week Thirteen due date and time – Sunday, November 18, 11:59pm Week Fourteen November 19-23

Chapter 14

Sport Careers

Quiz 14

Week Fourteen due date and time – Sunday, November 25, 11:59pm Week Fifteen November 26-30 Chapter 15 Issues, Challenges, and Future Trends Self-Evaluation

Quiz 15

Week Fifteen due date and time – Sunday, December 2, 11:59pm Week Sixteen Final Exam Opens Wednesday, December 5th at noon and closes Sunday, December 9th, at 11:59pm  Quizzes and assignments are in blue

 Corresponding Due dates are in red...