Foundations of Kinesiology
TEXT: Introduction to Physical Education, Fitness and Sport, 2nd edition; Siedentop, Daryl
I. State of the Nation
A. Physical Fitness
B. Motor Fitness
II. Role of the Physical Educator
A. Relative to National Status
III. Some Job Responsibilities in Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
A. Physical Education Teacher (several levels)
B. Health Education (school, public health)
C. Dance (different settings)
D. Athletic Coaching
E. Intramural Director
F. Recreation Specialist (city, camps, clubs, churches)
G. Athletic Training
H. Driver Education
I. Religious Related Centers
J. Military Special Services
K. Spas
L. Physical Therapy (Foundation Training)
M. Industrial Fitness
N. Sporting Equipment Sales
IV. Objectives of Physical Education
A. Neuromuscular
B. Organic
C. Intellectual
D. Social
E. Emotional
V. The Concept of Amateurism and Professionalism
VI. Lifespan Sport, Fitness and Physical Education (Chapter 1)
VII. The Emergence of a Profession: 1885-1930 (Chapter 2)
VIII. Consolidation and Specialization: 1930-Present (Chapter 3)
IX. Basic Concepts of Sport (Chapter 5)
X. Sport Programs and Professions (Chapter 6)
XI. Problems and Issues in Sport (Chapter 7)
XII. Fitness (Chapter 8)
XIII. Problems and Issues in Fitness (Chapter 10)
XIV. Physical Education Programs and Professions (Chapter 12)
XV. Exercise Physiology (Chapter 14)
XVI. Kinesiology and Biomechanics (Chapter 15)
XVII. Motor Learning, Control and Development (Chapter 16)
XVIII. Sport Sociology (Chapter 17)
XIX. Sport Psychology (Chapter 18)
XX. Sport, Fitness, and Physical Education approaching the Twenty-First Century (Chapter 22)
XXI. Library Tour
A. For the purpose of becoming familiar with professional holdings.
EVALUATION:
1. Four Examinations
2. Each exam is a unit exam, independent of the previous exam.
3. The last examination will not be a comprehensive exam.
4. The final grade percentage will be determined by totaling the number of points earned. A percentage is then computed by dividing the larger sum into smaller total.
A = 90% and above
B = 80 - 89%
C = 70 - 79%
D = 60 - 69%
F = 59% and below
5. Example:
T1 T2 T3 T4 100 + 75 70 + 80 70 + 90 80 = 345 = 78% 50 270
TEACHER CERTIFICATION:
This course is designed to meet Texas Teacher Certification requirements. It is expected that a teacher in Texas be schooled in selected foundation areas. In addition, it is expected that one be subjected to other types of professional information that will enhance the ability to teach and to grow professionally.
INSURANCE:
You should be advised that the university does not cover your medical needs. If you do not have insurance coverage, you should seek coverage from the private sector or seek information from the S.F.A. Health Center.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
For MWF classes, I will deduct one-half of one percentage point from your final grade percentage for every unexcused absence.
For TT classes, three-fourths of one percentage point will be deducted from your final grade percentage for every unexcused absence.
For Summer classes, one percentage point will be deducted from your final grade percentage for every unexcused absence.
Example:
You are in a TT class and had four unexcused absences.
4 x .75 = 3 Final grade percentage was
78 - 3 = 75%
* I will add three (3) percentage points to the final grade percentage for those that finish the course with no absences.
* Attendance is expected in a professional course. A professional course should encompass more than acquisition of subject matter pertinent to the passing of written examinations. There is much to be learned through listening and sharing with the instructor and classmates. Healthy interaction allows one to explore the notion that others may have something to contribute to ones education.
PROMPT ATTENDANCE IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF A PROFESSIONAL OR ONE THAT IS ASPIRING TO BE A PROFESSIONAL.
