WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Plainview Campus
School of Education
Division of Exercise and Sport Science
2. Wayland Mission Statement:
Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging,
learning-focused, and distinctively Christian environment for professional success and
service to God and humankind.
3. Course Name:
EXSS 1301-PL01 Foundations of Physical Education and Sport
4. Term:
Spring 2015
5. First and Last Name of Instructor:
Paul Fikes
6. Office Phone and Email:
office 806.291.3790
fikesp@wbu.edu
cell 806.729.8017
EXSS Front Office - 806.291.1056
Laney Center Front Desk - 806.291.3780
7. Office Hours:
Laney Center, Room 203
M/W – 1:30 – 3:30
T/R – 10:45 – 12:00, 1:00 – 3:00
8. Class Meeting Time and Location:
Laney Center, Room 207
T/R – 9:25 – 10:40 AM
9. Catalog Description:
Examines the history, philosophy, modern trends and professional opportunities in
physical education and sport.
10. Prerequisites:
none
11. Required Textbook and Resource Materials:
- Textbook: Hoffman, S. J. (2013). Introduction to kinesiology: Studying physical activity
(4th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
- American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication Manual of the American
Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: APA.
12. Optional Materials:
-
Resources available through WBU and Online libraries
Access to WBU Learning Resources www.wbu.edu/lrc
13. Course Outcome Competencies:
1. The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of the history of physical
education and sport
2. The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of key philosophies that influence
physical education and sport
3. The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of the modern trends within
physical education and sport
4. The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of the professional opportunities
within physical education and sport, including how the various professions relate
5. The student will develop a plan for successful graduation
6. The student will apply knowledge of university and community resources for
academic and professional growth and success
7. The student will apply various communication strategies to effectively share ideas
8. The student will demonstrate competency in the application of modern APA
formatting style
14. Attendance Requirements:
A. Students should make every effort to attend all class meetings. Any student who
misses twenty–five (25%) or more of the regularly scheduled class meetings will
receive a grade of F for that course.
 Tardies: Roll will be taken at the beginning of class. If you walk in late and
attendance has already been taken, you must make a point to see the professor
after class so that you are marked off as being at class, however, you will be
counted as tardy. Failure to see the instructor after class if you missed roll call
will result in being marked as absent that day. NOTE: *2 tardies = 1
absence!*
B. Work due when a student is scheduled to be absent for any reason should be turned-in
before the class meets. LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR PLANNED
ABSENCES, INCLUDING ATHLETIC EVENTS. If you are ill or have an
unplanned absence, all work must be turned-in BEFORE the next class meeting.
15. Disability Statement:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of
Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be
excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination
under any educational program or activity in the university. The Coordinator of
Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a disability and should be
contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291-3765. Documentation of a
disability must accompany any request for accommodations.
16. Course Requirements and Grading Criteria:
A. Student Teachings – will assess competencies 1, 6, 7, & 8
a. Working in groups of 2-3, randomly assigned by instructor
b. Each group will present an assigned topic on the assigned date
i. Will have 20 – 25 minutes (16 – 20 for group of 2)
c. Students are expected to generate and utilize media (i.e., Prezi or PowerPoint)
to support the presentation, but may not read directly from the slides.
i. Media may not contain text – but may use labels and titles
d. Each group will provide to the instructor 3 multiple choice questions, 3
True/False questions, and 2 Short Answer questions that pertain to the
teaching.
i. A copy is required BEFORE the presentation begins
e. Worth 100 points
B. Student Reflections – will assess competencies 2, 3, 6, 7, & 8
a. 1 page reflection on a topic chosen in class
b. APA formatted
c. Due the following class period
i. Submitted as a .doc (Microsoft Word compatible) document as an
attachment in an email to the instructor
d. Absent students will be emailed the prompt and expected to submit the
reflection within 2 class meetings
e. At least 3, worth 30 points each (best 3 grades are counted)
C. Pamphlet – will assess competencies 3, 6, 7, & 8
a. Student will build an educational pamphlet
i. Single sheet of paper – 2 sided, folded
b. Must include research
c. Must include original photographs or artwork
d. Topic must be pre-approved by instructor
e. Worth 50 points
D. Graduation Plan – will assess competency 5
a. Student will develop a graduation plan which will guide course decisions in
future semesters
b. Worth 50 points
E. Professional Map – will assess competencies 4, 6, & 7
a. Student will develop a list of goals and accomplishments necessary for
success in a chosen professional field
b. Must include all necessary legal requirements and supportive licensure and
professional membership that are recommended or required to hold a position
in the desired job
c. Worth 50 points
F. Poster Presentations – will assess competencies 3, 6, 7, & 8
a. Student will select a research question – must be pre-approved by instructor
b. Student will develop a poster which presents the question and academic
support for a well-developed answer
c. All posters will be displayed in the Laney Center for 1 week for questions and
judging
d. Each class winner will be awarded 10 bonus points
e. Worth 100 points
G. Reading Questions – will assess competencies 1, 2, 3, 4, & 8
a. Questions posted in Blackboard
b. One “quiz” for each chapter
c. All questions come directly from text – take quiz as you read!
d. All questions are due on the last day of the regular term – 5-Dec
e. 17, worth 10 points each
H. 600 Total Points Possible
A: 540-600 points
B: fewer than 540 points
C: fewer than 480 points
D: fewer than 420 points
F: fewer than 360 points, or absent at least 25% of class meetings
I. Grade Appeals: Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against
prejudices or capricious academic evaluation. A student who believes that he or she
has not been held to realistic academic standards, just evaluation procedures, or
appropriate grading, may appeal the final grade given in the course by using the
student grade appeal process described in the Academic Catalog. Appeals may not be
made for advanced placement examinations or course bypass examinations. Appeals
are limited to the final course grade, which may be upheld, raised, or lowered at any
stage of the appeal process. Any recommendation to lower a course grade must be
submitted through the Executive Vice President/Provost to the Faculty Assembly
Grade Appeals Committee for review and approval. The Faculty Assembly Grade
Appeals Committee may instruct that the course grade be upheld, raised, or lowered
to a more proper evaluation.
17. Tentative Schedule:
(see attached calendar)
18. Additional Information:
EXSS 1301-PL01
Foundations of Physical Education & Sport
class meeting #
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Date
Special?
13-Jan 1st day
15-Jan
20-Jan
22-Jan
27-Jan
29-Jan
3-Feb
5-Feb
10-Feb
12-Feb
17-Feb
19-Feb Due: Pamphlet
24-Feb
26-Feb
3-Mar
5-Mar
10-Mar
Due: Research
12-Mar Poster
17-Mar
19-Mar
24-Mar
26-Mar
Due: Professional
31-Mar Map
2-Apr
7-Apr
9-Apr
14-Apr
16-Apr
21-Apr
Due: Graduation
23-Apr Plan
28-Apr
Due: All Reading
30-Apr Questions
Reading
topic/activity
Ch. 1
Syllabus, Introductions
Unit 1: Introduction to Kinesiology
Ch. 2
Ch. 3
Ch. 4
Ch. 5
Unit 2: Scholarly Study of Physical Activity
Ch. 6
Ch. 7
Ch. 8
Library Visit
Ch. 9
Ch. 10
Ch. 11
Spring Break
Ch. 12
Unit 3: Practicing a Profession in Physical
Activity
Professional Mapping
Ch. 13
Ch. 14
Ch. 15
Ch. 16
Ch. 17
Graduation Plan
Future of the field