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KIN 250 -- Course Syllabus
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Spring 2008 KIN 250 Syllabus
DAY/TIME: MW 9:50am - 11:30pm
LOCATION: SH-C343 (Lecture/Lab)
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INSTRUCTOR:
Daniel Frankl, Ph.D., Professor
Office: PE 230
Phone: (323) 343-4662; Fax: (323) 343-6482
Email: dfrankl@calstatela.edu
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Cal State LA:
Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities
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| I. COURSE
DESCRIPTION: |
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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). |
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II. PREREQUISITE(S): KIN Major |
| III. STUDENT OUTCOMES: |
| A. Content Standards: |
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: |
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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. |
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| IV. TEXTS:
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| No Required Text. Students must read all materials posted
online for the KIN 250 spring 2008 course.
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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.
- 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.
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Kinesiology and Physical Education Related Websites and Professional Organizations |
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| 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:
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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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Please refer to reading assignments information under the "
COURSE CONTENT" heading that appears below.
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VII. EVALUATION:
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| Evaluation Item |
Relative Weight |
Letter Grade Equivalent |
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| Weekly Quizzes (4-6) |
100 points |
375 - 400 |
A |
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360 - 374 |
A- |
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346 - 359 |
B+ |
| Mid-Term (on-line) |
100 points |
335 - 345 |
B |
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320-334 |
B- |
| Final (on-line) |
100 points |
306 - 319 |
C+ |
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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 |
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Interview with
a Professional
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20 points
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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, spring 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 spring 2008 quarter).
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Sample Questions for the "Interview with a Professional" assignment (ideas regarding additional
questions are welcome).
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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."
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COURSE CONTENT
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Week I: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 -- Introduction and Course Overview
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Week II: Monday, March 31, 2008 -- Cesar Chavez Day (campus closed)
Assigned Readings:
How About Some Muscle?
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Week II: Wednesday, April 2, 2008 -- Kinesiology and Physical Education at Cal State L.A.
Assigned readings:
Source: Study Guides and Strategies (http://www.studygs.net/)
- Guest Speaker:
Ryan Hubbard -- Writing Skills for Kinesiology Majors
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Week III: Monday, Apr. 7, 2008 -- Technology in Kinesiology and Physical Education
Assigned readings:
Information Literacy and Information Technology
- Guest Presentation by
Jackie Kiwata -- Computing Applications in Kinesiology
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Week III: Wednesday, Apr. 9, 2008 -- Philosophy of Physical Activity
Assigned readings:
Write a one- to two-page reaction to anyone (just one) of the following sport
philosophy articles:
- Games and the Good by Thomas Hurka, University of Toronto
(link established on April 2, 2008)
- Limits to Growth in Elite Sport -
Some Ethical Considerations by Gunnar Breivik, Norwegian State
University for Sport and Physical Education.
- The Record Dilemma by Sigmund Loland,
The Norweigan University for Sports and Physical Education.
- Sport, Education, and the Meaning of Victory
by Heather L. Reid, Morningside College.
- John Stuart Mill and the Ends of Sport
by David T. Schwartz, Randolph-Macon Woman's College.
- The Game, the Player, the World:
Looking for a Heart of Gameness. Keynote presented at the Level Up conference in Utrecht, November 4th-6th 2003,
Jesper Juul. (link established on April 2, 2008)
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Week IV: Monday, Apr. 14, 2008 --
History of Physical Education and Sport
Assigned readings:
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Week IV: Wednesday, Apr. 16, 2008 -- Adapted Physical Education (APE)
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Week V: Monday, Apr. 21, 2008 -- Careers in Teaching Physical Education
(Ch. 9)
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Week V: Wednesday, Apr. 23, 2008 -- Psychology of Sport and Exercise
Read the article published in Athletic Insight: The Online Journal of Sport Psychology titled: "
Industry Challenges Facing Sport Psychology" by Leonard D. Zaichkowsky, Ph.D.,
Boston University
What challenges, according to Dr. Zaichkowsky, is the discipline of sport psychology facing?
How, according to Dr. Zaichkowsky, should these challenges be addressed?
For information about careers in sport psychology, please visit the British Psychological Society's
Sport & Exercise Psychology web page.
Guest Speaker:
To find additional information about teaching physical education visit
the following links online:
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Week VI: Monday, Apr. 28, 2008 -- Therapeutic Exercise Professions
To find information about Therapeutic Exercise visit
the following links online:
- Bulletin on the Rheumatic Diseases
Volume 52, Number 4, The Role of Physical Therapy in Management of Patients with Osteoarthritis and
Rheumatoid Arthritis, by Brenda Greene, PT, PhD, OCS, and Sam Lim, MD
- Emedicine from WebMD:
Therapeutic Exercise by Jesse A. Lieberman, MD
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Week VI: Wednesday, Apr. 30 2008 -- Becoming a Physical Activity Professional
- Guest Speaker:
Connie Wong, PT -- Opportunities in Rehabilitation
and Therapeutic Exercise
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Week VII: Monday, May 5, 2008 -- Physiology of Physical Activity
Report about interview with a professional is due on Week VII, 2008 at start of class (9:50 am).
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Week VII: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 -- Therapeutic Exercise Professions
- Guest Speaker:
Aubre Foster-Hill -- Professional Certificates--Pilates
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Week VIII: Monday, May 12, 2008 -- Why Sport Sociology?
For information about the sociology of sport visit
the following links online:
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Week VIII: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 -- Youth Leaderships
- Guest Presentation by Dr.
Anne Larson -- Opportunities in Community-Based Development and
Outreach Programs
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Week IX: Monday, May 19, 2008 -- Quantitative Research in Exercise and Sport Science
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Week IX: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 -- Qualitative Research in Exercise and Sport Science
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Week X: Monday May 26, 2008 -- Health and Fitness Professions
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Week XI: Wenesday May 28, 2008 -- Teaching and Coaching Professions
- Guest Speaker:
Steve Gonzalez -- Careers in Coaching and Sport Instruction
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Final Examination Schedule for Spring Quarter 2008
Tuesday-Saturday, June 3 – 7, 2008
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This Page is maintained by Daniel Frankl.
Copyright 2005-2008, Daniel Frankl, Ph.D.
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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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