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KIN 250 -- Course Syllabus

INSTRUCTOR: Daniel Frankl, Ph.D., Professor
Office: PE 230
Phone: (323) 343-4662; Fax: (323) 343-6482
Email: dfrankl@calstatela.edu
Cal State LA: Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to the discipline of kinesiology and an examination of the study of physical activity from the perspectives of experience, research, and professional practice (4.0 cr).
II. PREREQUISITE(S): KIN Major
III. STUDENT OUTCOMES:
A. Content Standards:
Yellow Button Upon completion of this course students will be able to (1) analyze and identify the function and purpose of the options offered in the curriculum of the School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science and (2) plan and pursue study in one or more of the options offered in the curriculum in order to graduate in a timely manner.
B. Performance Standards:
Yellow Button Students will be required to (1) define, through discussion and written communication, the professional areas that constitute the disciplines of Kinesiology and Physical Education, (2) identify and describe the responsibilities and personal characteristics of professionals in the fields of Kinesiology or Physical Education, and (3) describe the relationships of Kinesiology and Physical Education to allied disciplines.

IV. TEXTS:
REQUIRED TEXT:

Yellow Star NO text is required for the KIN 250 class. All reading materials are available online.

Suggested reading materials and additional Selected References

  • Freeman, W.H. (2001). Physical education and sport in a changing society (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.
  • Hoffman, S.J. (Ed.) (2005). Introduction to kinesiology: Studying physical activity (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Hoffman, S.J., & Harris, J.C. (Eds.) (2000). Introduction to kinesiology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. (also acceptable)
  • Housh, T.J., Housh, D.J., & Johnson, G.O. (Eds.) (2003). Introduction to exercise science (2nd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Benjamin Cummings.
  • Siedentop, D. (1998). Introduction to physical education, fitness, and sport (3rd ed.). Mountain View, CA: Mayfield.
  • Kinesiology and Physical Education Related Professional Journals.

Kinesiology and Physical Education Related Websites and Professional Organizations

COURSE FORMAT AND REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS:
Lecture, large and small group discussion, class debates, videos, multimedia, and interactive Web based presentations.

V. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:
Attendance, punctuality, and active participation in class and lab sessions is expected. Students are responsible for class or additional reading materials whether present or not during actual lecture or discussion sessions. There will be no make-ups for unannounced quizzes.
Cellular phones: Cell phones should be turned off during class. A vibrating cell phone is still an activated cell phone. If you must answer a coming call or a text message, please collect your belongings leave the classroom and do not come back. I find the recent phenomenon of students wandering in-and out-of-class very disruptive to the learning environment. Students that must leave at any time before to the conclusion of a session (and did not discuss with the instructor their special circumstance before the beginning of class) will be marked as missing for that day. Thus, they will earn zero points for the daily active participation grade component. Please note that all of the above can simply be avoided by turning off your cell phone and/or by informing your instructor in the case of special circumstances.

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VI. ASSIGNMENTS:


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Reading Assignments, Study Questions, and Schedule of Guest Speakers



VII. EVALUATION:
Evaluation Item Relative Weight Letter Grade Equivalent
Weekly Quizzes (4-6) 100 points 375 - 400 A


360 - 374 A-


346 - 359 B+
Mid-Term (on-line) 100 points 335 - 345 B


320-334 B-
Final (on-line) 100 points 306 - 319 C+


280 - 305 C
Reaction Papers (4-6) 30 points 265 - 279 C-
Questions About Required Readings 20 points 256 - 264 D+
Active Class Discussion 30 points 235 - 255 D
Interview with
a Professional
20 points 220 - 234 D-
Total
400 points (100%)
000 - 219
F

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Report about Interview with a professional in one's major and subdiscipline

The report about your interview with a professional is due on Week VII, fall 2008 at the start of class. Talk to your instructor in case you are unable to identify a potential interviewee (NO later than Monday on week IV of the fall 2008 quarter).

Sample Questions for the "Interview with a Professional" assignment (ideas regarding additional questions are welcome).


Yellow Star Examinations:
There will be at least two examinations including a midterm exam that will cover the first half of the quarter and a final exam during finals week that will cover mostly the second half of the quarter. Be prepared for unannounced quizzes starting from week two of the quarter. There will be no provisions for make ups of missed quizzes.
To be able to take tests available on-line all students are required to familiarize themselves with the "WebCT Student Procedure for Creating a WebCT ID and Adding a Course."


COURSE CONTENT

Reading Assignments and Study Questions

Week I: Thursday, Sep. 18, 2008 -- Introduction
Assigned Readings: How About Some Muscle?

Week II: Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008 -- Introduction to Kinesiology
Assigned Readings: How About Some Muscle?

Week II: Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 -- Kinesiology and Physical Education at Cal State L.A.
Assigned readings: N/A

  • Guest Speaker: Ryan Hubbard -- Writing Skills for Kinesiology Majors
Week III: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008 -- Technology in Kinesiology and Physical Education
Assigned readings: Information Literacy and Information Technology
  • Guest Presentation by Jackie Kiwata -- Computing Applications in Kinesiology

Week III: Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008 -- Philosophy of Physical Activity (Ch. 05)
Assigned readings:

Write a one- to two-page reaction to anyone (just one) of the following sport philosophy articles:

Week IV: Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008 -- History of Physical Activity ( Ch. 6)

Assigned readings:

Week IV: Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008 -- Motor Behavior ( Ch. 8)
  • Guest Presentation by Dr. Dwan Bridges -- Adapted Physical Education

Week V: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 -- Careers in Teaching Physical Education (Ch. 9)

Week V: Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008 -- Psychology of Sport and Exercise ( Ch. 10)

  • Guest Speaker: TBA -- Opportunities in the Field of Physical Education

Week VI: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008 -- Therapeutic Exercise Professions ( Ch. 07)

Week VI: Thursday, Oct. 23 2008 -- Becoming a Physical Activity Professional ( Ch. 13)

  • Guest Speaker: Connie Wong, PT -- Opportunities in Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Exercise

Week VII: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008 -- Physiology of Physical Activity (Ch. 12)

Report about interview with a professional is due on Week VII, 2008 at start of class.

Week VII: Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008 -- Therapeutic Exercise Professions

  • Guest Speaker: Aubre Foster-Hill -- Professional Certificates--Pilates

FINAL EXAM LOCATION: SH-C162
DATE: TBA

This Page is maintained by Daniel Frankl.
Copyright 2005-2008, Daniel Frankl, Ph.D.

Daniel Frankl, Ph.D., Professor
School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science
California State University, Los Angeles

5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032-8162
Phone: (323) 343-4662
Fax: (323) 343-6482
Email: dfrankl@calstatela.edu

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