PHED 1301 (Hybrid) Introduction to Physical Fitness and Sport

Fall, 2012 Syllabus Monday/Tuesday (11:25am 12:45pm)

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Patty Donaldson
Monday Thursday: 8:30 9:00
Monday Thursday: 3:00 4:00
Friday: by appointment
pdonaldson@angelina.edu
936-633-5435
This is a survey course that acquaints the students with the basic
principles, objectives, and scope of kinesiology early in his/her training. It
is intended to further orient the student by familiarizing students with the
history of movement, sports and physical education, recent developments,
current research, and potential career paths. 3 lecture hours each week.
Three credit hours. This course does not satisfy the 2 hours
needed for activities course credit.
None
Freshmen and Sophomores
Wuest/Fisette, Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise
Science, and Sport, 17th ed. McGraw Hill, 2011.
Current publications and/or Internet sites.

INTENDED STUDENT OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES:

To understand the nature and scope (Intellectual Standards of breadth & depth) of kinesiology.
To gain knowledge concerning the changing concepts in movement and sports.
To understand the relationship (Intellectual Standards: relevance & significance) of kinesiology
to health, recreation, the teaching profession, and professional organizations.
To understand the importance, impact, and interrelationship of various sub-disciplines of
kinesiology, including motor behavior, biomechanics, exercise physiology, sport sociology, and
sport psychology (also Standards: relevance & significance);
To describe the different career opportunities in the field of kinesiology.
To analyze and interpret various forms of communication.
To effectively discover, develop, organize, and phrase the course information in written form
through the use of essays, papers, and/or reports (Intellectual Standard: clarity).
To develop the ability to orally communicate clearly, coherently and persuasively the course
information through the use of group discussions and/or presentations.
To use computer-based technology in communication and acquiring information concerning
kinesiology.
EXEMPLARY OBJECTIVES from THECB and the Paul & Elder Model of Critical Thinking:
1. Stimulate CRITICAL THINKING which Angelina College defines as the dynamic process of
questioning preconceptions and biases through the gathering and evaluation of data to reach
new conclusions that consider realistic implications and consequences;
2. Establish broad and multiple perspectives on the individual in relationship to the larger society
and world in which he or she lives, and to understand the responsibilities of living in a culturally
and ethnically diversified world (Elements: assumptions & points of view).
3. Stimulate a capacity to discuss and reflect upon individual, political, economic, and social
aspects of life in order to understand ways in which to be a responsible member of society (also
assumptions & points of view);
4. Recognize the importance of maintaining health and wellness (Elements: concepts &
implications);
5. Develop a capacity to use knowledge of how technology and science affect their lives;
6. Develop personal values for ethical behavior (Intellectual Traits: integrity & empathy);
7. Use logical reasoning in problem solving (Intellectual Standard: logic); and
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8. Integrate knowledge and understand the interrelationships of the scholarly disciplines.

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PHED 1301 (Hybrid) Introduction to Physical Fitness and Sport

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ASSESSMENT MEASURES OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES and Course Objectives
Reading will be assessed by Blackboard discussion, tests, quizzes, and presentations.
Writing will be assessed by written reports and essay questions.
Speaking will be assessed by group discussions and oral reports.
Listening will be assessed by classroom discussions.
Critical thinking will be assessed by essay responses and evaluation of Fitnessgram
performance.
Computer literacy will be assessed by oral reports and use of computers for presentations.
Exemplary objectives will be assessed along with the student outcomes in reports, tests, essays,
and discussions.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Full participation in online activities, Blackboard discussions (20%) and quizzes (20%).
Verbal Presentations (sport lesson & career teaching) 15% of your grade.
Written papers: Participation in and written evaluation of FitnessGram performance. Will be
checked for content, grammar, and plagiarism. Worth 15% of your grade.
Tests: worth 30% of your grade.
POLICIES:
Children and guests are not allowed in the classroom.
Students are expected to be present, attentive, and remain in class during the scheduled time. It
is the responsibility of the student to attend all classes and a record of attendance will be kept.
It is the responsibility of the student to withdraw officially in the College admissions and
registrars office from a class the student no longer desires to attend. Students may be dropped
for non-attendance. All missed assignments, tests, and work will result in a 0" grade and will be
averaged into your cumulative grade.
Any behavior that would disrupt classroom discussion or instruction will not be tolerated and the
student will be asked to leave the classroom and must meet with the instructor before readmittance back into the class. Student will lose daily participation grade.
Cell phones are to be turned off during all class times and out of sight, unless otherwise
directed.
Assignments are due on specific dates as scheduled and may not be made up except for
excused absences. They must be submitted prior to date of absence.
Tests will not be made up. The final exam grade may be used to replace one missed test.
Students are required to bring all needed supplies (book, highlighter, pen, notes, etc.).
No eating, drinking, or use of tobacco products in the classroom.
Students requesting accommodations for disabilities must go through the Student Services
offices. To report any complaints of discrimination related to disability, age, religion, or race, you
should contact Dr. Patricia McKenzie, Administration Building, Room 105 or 936-633-5201.
EVALUATION: The grade will be derived from the following:
30% - Written tests over Blackboard material and text
15% - Participation in and written evaluation of Fitnessgram
15% - Verbal presentations
40% - Quizzes and Discussion Board (20% each)
A=90-100%, B=80-89%, C=70-79%, D=60-69%, F=below 59.5%
TEST DATES:

Test #1 at the conclusion of chapters 1 3

Test #2 at the conclusion of chapters 4 6

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Test #3 at the conclusion of chapters 7 10
Test #4 (final exam) at the conclusion of chapters 11-14 (cumulative)

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PHED 1301 (Hybrid) Introduction to Physical Fitness and Sport

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Wk In class
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f:
8/27 Introductions: syllabus, info card,
email, autobiography, Blackboard
assignment

Internet

Due:
Mon/Tue

Discussion Board: autobiography

follow directions!

9/3

Print/View Chapter 1 & 2 notes;

take Quizzes #1 & #2 (available 9/5
or 9/4 @ noon)
Print/View chapter 3 notes; take
Quiz #3 (available 9/10 or 9/11 @
noon)

Initial Post: due Fri 8/31

or Sat 9/1 @ midnight
Final Post: due Sun 9/2
or Mon 9/3 @ midnight
Due: Sun 9/9 or Mon
9/10 @ midnight

9/10

Monday: holiday will meet Wed

Tuesday: ch 1 & 2 notes; Blooms
Taxonomy
Chapter 3 notes
Assign Olympic sport to teach

9/17

Review and Test #1

9/24

Olympic presentations
Review Test #1
Ch. 4 brief discussion

Discussion Board: 3 Olympic sports

presentations (follow directions!)

10/1

Discuss chapter 5 (fundamental

motor skills) & chapter 6
(biomechanics)
Review & Test #2 (chapters 4 6)

Print/view chapter 5 & 6 notes and

take quizzes 5 & 6 (available 10/1
or 10/2 @ noon)

Review Test #2; Discuss chapter 7

(Fitness principles) & chapter 8
(Sociology)
Perform Fitness testing (dress to
work-out)

Print/view ch 7 & 8 notes and take

quiz #7 #8 (available 10/15 or
10/16 @ noon)
Discussion Board: pros/cons of
fitness testing

Written evaluation of Fitnessgram

performance due; discuss chs 9
(Psychology) &10 (Pedagogy)
Review & Test #3 (ch 7 10)

Take quizzes #9 & 10 (available

Mon 10/29 or Tues 10/30 @ noon)

10/8
10/15
10/22
10/29
11/5
11/12

Initial Posts: due Fri 9/21

or Sat 9/22 @ midnight
Final Posts: due Sun
9/23 or Mon 9/24 @
midnight
Due Sun 9/30 or Mon
10/1 @ midnight

Due Sun 10/7 or Mon

10/8 @ midnight
Initial: Fri 10/26 or Sat
10/27; Final Sun 10/28
Mon 10/29 @ midnight
Due Sun 11/4 or Mon
11/5 @ midnight

Discussion Board: Issues in PE &

Sport (follow directions!)
Print/View notes on chapters 11 &
12; take quizzes #11 & 12;
available 11/12 or 11/13 @ noon
[Thanksgiving holiday]

Due Sun 11/11 or Mon

11/12 @ midnight
Due Sun 11/18 or Mon
11/19 @ midnight

Initial Posts due Fri 11/30

or Sat 12/1 @ midnight
Final Posts due Sun 12/2
or Mon 12/3 @ midnight

11/19

Review results of Test #3; Bring

notes for and discuss chapters
11/12; sign up for career
Career Presentations

11/26

Career Presentations cont

Discussion Board: Ask questions

about 3 (follow directions!); Answer
questions about yours

12/3

Final Review

Learners Survey

12/10

Monday class
Tuesday class

Final exam: Wed. 12/12 @ 11:00

Final exam: Tues. 12/11 @ 11:00

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Due Sun 9/16 or Mon

9/17 @ midnight

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