Course Syllabus
INSTRUCTOR:
Daniel Frankl, Ph.D., Professor
Office Location:
PE 230
PC LAB Sec. 01 & 02: SH-C 358A (#15 on campus map)
Winter 2008 Office Hours:
MW: 8:30 am - 9:30 am
W: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
(Additional days/times available by appointment)
Phone: (323) 343-4662 || Fax: (323) 343-6482
Email:
dfrankl@calstatela.edu
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to the application of personal computers in kinesiology and
physical education. A strong emphasis is placed on the delivery of discipline
related content through available computing technology. In addition, students will
become familiar with current discipline specific software. Issues presented by
computers in kinesiology and society will be explored.
II. PREREQUISITES:
Basic personal computer skills.
III. PERFORMANCE
OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of the course students will:
- become familiar with computer terminology,
and hardware and software fundamentals
- be able to evaluate hardware and software needed for future personal and
professional computing
- effectively use a variety of common computer (e.g., wordprocessing, spreadsheet,
presentation, etc.), and discipline specific application software
(e.g., fitness, nutrition, motor skills acquisition, teacher performance, and student learning)
- find and critically examine discipline related resources available on the Internet
- master HTML basics and create a personal web portfolio
- be able to deliver on-line discipline related content via free educational web sites
- use second generation distance learning and multimedia technology for content delivery
- know the responsibilities and ethical issues involved in modern
computing with specific attention to public and personal database privacy
IV. TEXTS:
A. Recommended Texts:
- Castro E. (2003). HTML for the World Wide Web with XHTML and CSS: Visual QuickStart guide (5th ed.).
Berkeley, CA: Peachpit.
- George, D., & Mallery, P. (2002). SPSS for Windows step by step: A simple guide and reference
(4th ed., 11.0 Update). Pearson Allyn & Bacon. ISBN#: 0205375529
- Hinkle, D., Marple, M., & Stewart, K. (2002). MS Office XP Suite: A Comprehensive Approach
(Student Edition). Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill.
- Mohnsen, B. (2001). Using Technology in Physical Education (3rd ed).
Cerritos, CA: Bonnie's Fitware.
- O'Leary, T. J., & O'Leary, L. I. (2002).
Computing essentials: 2002-2003 -- Complete Edition. Boston, MA:
McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
Readings on the Web:
Week I: History of Computing
C. COURSE FORMAT
AND REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS:
- Lecture/discussion, computer lab
work, and on-line individual study assignments.
V. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:
Cal State LA:
Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities
- 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 lab
sessions. Since each lab is evaluated individually missed labs will be deducted
from the total lab grade. Late assignments and papers will be penalized. There
will be no make-ups for unannounced quizzes.
SUPPLIES:
You need to bring to class a 64 MB USB drive or larger. See table below for
information regarding the USB drive size you need (adapted from iomega.com)
Note that the storage capacity of USB drives is constantly evolving while the price per gigabyte (GB) of storage space
is declining sharply. Thus, first shop around prior to buying a USB drive.
USB
Capacity |
Floppy
Disks |
Digital
Photos |
MP3s/Hours
of Music |
Price
Range |
| 256MB |
177 |
1,024 |
72 / 5 hours |
$5-$15 |
| 512MB |
354 |
2,048 |
144 / 9 hours |
$15-$30 |
| 1GB |
711 |
4,000 |
288 / 19 hours |
$25-$60 |
| 2GB |
1,422 |
8,000 |
576 / 38 hours |
$40-$100 |
You also need to have an email account (home or work
place OK). Note that you must have a Cal State LA NIS account (available in Library South, Palmer Wing 1070) to
be able to access campus e-mail and Cal State LA Library Databases.
VI. ASSIGNMENTS:
Complete the following assignments:
- using the wordprocessor of your choice, prepare: (1) a personal resume
(curriculum vitae--due the third Tuesday of the quarter.) (2) a physical education,
coaching, or exercise science related informational brochure, and (3) a handout supplement
for a fitness/wellness related topic lecture
- Using MS PPT, prepare and be ready to deliver a 10 minute professional presentation
covering a current kinesiology related topic
- Using MS Excel, prepare computations for classroom grade book keeping, and a
variety of health-related fitness tests
- Using a text or HTML editor, develop a personal web folio
- Prepare a critical report assessing discipline related content on the Web
- Write a review of a kinesiology specific application software of your choice
VII. EVALUATION:
EVALUATION
ITEM |
RELATIVE
WEIGHT |
LETTER GRADE
EQUIVALENT |
|
| MS Word Projects (4 @ 2.5%) |
10% |
00% - 59.99% = |
F |
| MS Excel Projects (6 @ 2.5%) |
15% |
60% - 63.99% = |
D- |
| SPSS Projects (6 @ 2.5%) |
15% |
64% - 66.99% = |
D |
| OnLine Tests (2 @ 2.5%) |
5% |
67% - 69.99% = |
D+ |
| OnLine Projects (2 @ 2.5%) |
5% |
70% - 76.99% = |
C |
| WebFolio |
5% |
77% - 79.99% = |
C+ |
| Webpage Analysis |
5% |
80% - 83.99% = |
B- |
| KNS Software Review |
5% |
84% - 86.99% = |
B |
| Active PC Lab Work |
10% |
87% - 89.99% = |
B+ |
| Final |
25% |
90% - 94.99% = |
A- |
| Total |
100% |
95% - 100% = |
A |
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- Starting on week II, all work must be
turned in (on disk and hard copy) at the start of the Wednesday class meeting.
Completed work will be returned to students no later than the first class meeting
(Wednesday) of the following week.
Spring '07, FINAL
EXAM:
KIN 260 01 & 02 -- TBA
A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF
ADDITIONAL SELECTED REFERENCES WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE STUDENTS ALONG
WITH INDIVIDUAL LECTURE AND LAB HANDOUT MATERIALS.
Kinesiology and Nutritional Science Links
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
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