Request for New Course
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
REQUEST FOR NEW COURSE
DEPARTMENT: __HEALTH PROMOTION AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE___________
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: __CHRIS HERMAN________________________
COLLEGE:
CONTACT PHONE:
CONTACT EMAIL:
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
487-7120 X 2730
CHERMAN2@EMICH.EDU
A. Rationale/Justification for the Course
This course will be an option for students pursuing the Applied Performance Physiology track within the
Masters in Exercise Physiology program. SPMD 555 will provide a necessary foundation for understanding descriptive
and inferential statistics, as well as the principles of research design. Examples used in this class will typically be
related to performance physiology, and students will gain experience in using statistical software for relevant analyses.
SPMD 555 will provide a distance-learning environment for developing the statistical and research tools typically
required of students in a graduate-level program.
B. Course Information
1. Subject Code and Course Number:
2. Course Title:
SPMD 555
STATISTICS FOR PERFORMANCE
3. Credit Hours:
3
4. Catalog Description (Limit to approximately 50 words.):
A course option for graduate candidates in Applied Performance Physiology track or the Exercise Physiology program.
Students will study descriptive and inferential statistics, the use of statistical software, and principles of research
design, as they relate to performance.
5. Prerequisites: (List by Subject Code, Number and Title.) Students MUST complete prerequisites before they can take this course.
None
6. Corequisites: (List by Subject Code, Number and Title.) Students MUST take corequisites at the same time as they are taking this course.
None
7. Concurrent Prerequisites: (List by Subject Code, Number and Title.) Students MUST take concurrent prerequisites EITHER before or at
the same time as they are taking this course.
None
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8. Equivalent Courses: (List by Subject Code, Number and Title) Students may not earn credit for both a course and its equivalent.
None
9. Course Restrictions:
a. Academic/Class Level (Check all those who will be allowed to take the course for credit within their academic program.):
Undergraduate
Graduate
Freshperson
Certificate
Sophomore
Masters
Junior
Specialist
Senior
Doctoral
X
Note: Only 400-level undergraduate courses can be taken by graduate students for credit within their graduate program. Only
Certificate and Masters students may take these courses. If this is a 400-level course to be offered for graduate credit, attach
Approval Form for 400-level Course for Graduate Credit.
Note: Only 500-level graduate courses can be taken by undergraduate students.
b. Will only students in certain majors/programs be allowed to take this course?
Yes
No
x
If yes, list the majors/programs
c. Will Departmental Permission be Required?
Yes
No
X
(Note: Department permission requires the department to enter authorization for every student registering.)
d. Is admission to a specific College Required?
College of Business
Yes
No
X
College of Education
Yes
No
X
10. Will the course be offered as part of the General Education Program?
Yes
No
X
If yes, attach Request for Inclusion of a Course in the General Education Program: Education for Participation in the Global Community form.
Note: All new courses proposed for inclusion in this program will be reviewed by the General Education Advisory Committee. If this course
is NOT approved for inclusion in the General Education program, will it still be offered? Yes
No
C. Relationship to Existing Courses
Within the Department:
11. Will this course will be a requirement or restricted elective in any existing program(s)? Yes
No
X
If yes, list the programs and attach a copy of the programs that clearly shows the place the new course will have in the curriculum.
Program
Required
Restricted Elective
Program
Required
Restricted Elective
12. Will this course replace an existing course? Yes
No
X
NOTE: Complete #13 only if the answer to #12 is “Yes.” Complete #14 only if the answers to #12 and #13b are both “Yes.”
13. (Complete only if the answer to #12 is “Yes.”)
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a. Subject Code, Number and Title of course to be replaced:
b. Will the course to be replaced be deleted?
Yes
No
14. (Complete only if the answers to #12 and #13b are both “Yes.”) If the replaced course is to be deleted, it is not necessary to submit
a Request for Graduate and Undergraduate Course Deletion.
a. When is the last time it will be offered?
Term
Year
b. Is the course to be deleted required by programs in other departments?
Contact the Course and Program Development Office if necessary.
Yes
No
c. If yes, do the affected departments support this change?
Yes
No
If yes, attach letters of support. If no, attach letters from the affected department explaining the lack of support, if available.
Outside the Department: The following information must be provided. Contact the Course and Program Development office for
assistance if necessary.
15. Are there similar courses offered in other University Departments?
If yes, list courses by Subject Code, Number and Title
Yes
No
X
16. If similar courses exist, do the departments in which they are offered support the proposed course?
Yes
No
X
If yes, attach letters of support from the affected departments. If no, attach letters from the affected department explaining the lack of support,
if available.
D. Course Requirements
17. Attach a detailed Sample Course Syllabus including:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Course goals, objectives and/or expected student outcomes
Outline of the content to be covered
Student assignments including presentations, research papers, exams, etc.
Method of evaluation
Grading scale (if a graduate course, include graduate grading scale)
Special requirements
Bibliography, supplemental reading list
Other pertinent information.
NOTE: COURSES BEING PROPOSED FOR INCLUSION IN THE EDUCATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE GLOBAL
COMMUNITY PROGRAM MUST USE THE SYLLABUS TEMPLATE PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL EDUCATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE. THE TEMPLATE IS ATTACHED TO THE REQUEST FOR INCLUSION OF A COURSE IN THE
GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM: EDUCATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY FORM.
E. Cost Analysis (Complete only if the course cannot be implemented without additional University resources.
Fill in Estimated
Resources for the sponsoring department(s). Attach separate estimates for other affected departments.)
Estimated Resources:
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
Faculty / Staff
$_________
$_________
$_________
SS&M
$_________
$_________
$_________
Equipment
$_________
$_________
$_________
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Total
$_________
$_________
$_________
F. Action of the Department/College
1. Department
Vote of department faculty:
For __________
Against __________
(Enter the number of votes cast in each category.)
Department Head Signature
Abstentions __________
Date
2. College/Graduate School
A. College
College Dean Signature
Date
B. Graduate School
Associate Dean Signature
Date
G. Approval
Associate Vice-President for Undergraduate Studies and Curriculum Signature
Date
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Eastern Michigan University
School of Health Promotion and Human Performance
SPMD 555 - Statistics for Performance
Fall 2010
Online Course
Instructor:
Christopher Herman, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Eastern Michigan University
318-R Porter Building
Telephone: (734) 487-7120 ext. 2730 (office)
E-mail: cherman2@emich.edu
Office Hours:
M-W: 7:30-9, 12-1, 2-4:30; Email; Appt.
Grading:
Letter
Required Materials:
Required Text:
Slide Printouts and Assignments; Access to Course Website
Statistics in Kinesiology – Third Edition
by William J. Vincent, Human Kinetics, 2005.
Rationale:
SPMD 555 provides a basic introduction to the principles of statistics and focuses on the practical
importance of empirical research. This course is not strictly based on mathematical formulas and
computations. Most examples in class will be related to physical activity, but students from other
fields are welcome.
Course Requirements:
1. Attendance and Participation: It is recommended that you attend all scheduled classes and
you must complete all online assignments. If you must miss class and have a valid reason (proof
of illness, funeral, religious holiday, EMU athletic event, etc.), please inform me ahead of time.
If you must miss an exam or assignment due to a personal emergency or EMU-related
commitment, written documentation must be provided. Such exceptions are allowed at the sole
discretion of the instructor.
2. Course Readings: Local bookstores will have a copy of this textbook. The book is also
available through a variety of online sellers. Some course requirements may come from the
textbook as opposed to lecture material.
Specific Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, students will:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the practical research significance of statistics
2. Be able to recognize the importance of the organization and graphical display of data
3. Understand the principles of central tendency and variability
4. Understand the normal curve of sampling distribution and sampling error
5. Conduct tests comparing means from two sets of data
6. Recognize the basic principles associated with statistical correlation and regression,
as well as the analysis of variance and non-parametric statistics
7. Gain familiarity with the SPSS software package throughout the semester and
become aware of some advanced statistical software packages and solutions
SPMD 555 Tentative Class Schedule:
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12-13
14
Topic
Introduction to the Course
Review of Syllabus and Course Overview
Fundamentals of Research
Importance of Empirical Research
Organizing and Displaying Data
(e.g. Distribution and Percentiles)
Measures of Central Tendency
(Mean, Median, Mode)
SPSS Lab Assignment 1
Measures of Variability
(Range, IQR, Variance, Standard Deviation)
The Normal Curve and Sampling Error
Concept of Z-Scores and Estimating Error
Introduction to other Distributions
SPSS Lab Assignment 2
Statistical Inference (Population ! Sample)
Go Over Homework 1 and Homework 2 in Class
Standard Error and Confidence Intervals
Hypothesis Testing; Types of Error
Go Over Homework Assignments; Posting of
Homework Keys and Midterm Review
ONLINE MIDTERM EXAM
Go Over Midterm Exam – Online Discussion
Comparing 2 Means (Interpreting the T-Test)
Sample Size and Power
ANOVA and Post-Hoc Testing
SPSS Assignment 3
Correlation
Simple and Multiple Linear Regression
SPSS Assignment 4
Online Discussion – SPSS Assignments 3 and 4
Introduction to Chi Square Testiing
Survival Analysis / Life Tables
SPSS Assignment 5
Review of Entire Semester
Review for Final Exam; Homework Assignments;
General Questions
Post Computer Portion of Final Exam
ONLINE FINAL EXAM
(Take-Home SPSS Portion of Final Exam Due prior
to final exam date)
Notes:
Assignment 1 Due
Assignment 2 Due
Assignment 3 Due
Assignment 4 Due
Assignment 5 Due
This schedule may be updated throughout the semester. If this occurs, an announcement
will be made in class. Material, and in rare cases, exam dates may be changed by the
instructor and appropriate notice will be given to students.
Grading System:
a. Online Midterm Exam – 35%
b. Online Final Exam – 35%
c. Homework Assignments (5 x 6% each) – 30%
d. Attendance and Completion of SPSS Comp. Lab Assignments Required
Grades will be distributed based on the standard Eastern Michigan University grading scale.
Final Grades: Final grades are based on the following grading scale:
100%-93%
A
79%-77%
C+
92%-90%
A76%-73%
C
89%-87%
B+
72%-70%
C86%-83%
B
Below 70%
E
82%-80%
BExams:
Exams will be online, open book, and open note. A calculator is allowed. The exams will be
given according to a strictly set time limit to be determined by the instructor. Exams will either
be completed using the course website or downloaded from the course website and emailed to the
instructor within a specific, predetermined time frame.
Laboratory Work:
SPSS is the computer software package of choice for this class. Laptops or classroom space will
be provided for any in-class laboratory assignments and many campus computers including those
in the Halle Library have SPSS loaded for you to complete assignments on your own time if you
are unable to complete the assignment during class time. While you are required to show me the
work if you do not finish it during class, the assignments will not be collected nor graded. The
purpose of the lab is to gain familiarity with software navigation and choosing the appropriate
statistical test.
Assignments:
Initial quiz covering cancer and the midterm exam will be in class and closed book.
The final exam will be a take-home exam with a specific timeframe to be determined by the
instructor. Your papers and presentations will be on one of 30 topics that I have, and topics will
be distributed the first Friday of the semester and will be first-come, first-serve. Both the paper
and presentation will be on the same disease topic.
Technology Usage:
As availability of laptop computers and wireless access has grown, so have the opportunities for
students’ attention to be distracted away from activities being conducted in the classroom. The
following statements are provided for your consideration as to the use of laptops in your
classrooms:
• Computers are to be utilized for coursework and activities related to coursework. Do not
use computers for entertainment during in-class sessions.
• You are encouraged to bring your computer to lecture, but, while in the class, you will
use your computer only for purposes related to this course.
• Participation in Internet surfing, gaming, chatting, emailing, text messaging, Tweeting,
etc., while in-class will reduce your ability to participate in and focus on in-class content /
activities. In addition, it causes you to be a distraction to others sitting nearby and to the
course instructor.
•
•
•
Acceptable uses of computers while in-class include taking notes, following along with
the instructor on PowerPoint, with demonstrations, and other whole class activities, as
well as working on assigned in-class activities, projects, and discussions that require
laptop use. It is easy for your laptop to become a distraction to you and to those around
you. Inappropriate uses will be noted and may affect your final grade.
You are expected to be punctual, alert, and prepared for the class. You will be considerate
of the instructor and other students, which includes not keyboarding or checking e-mail
while information is being presented. Please turn off instant messaging during class time
and refrain from playing games on your computer.
Please turn off cell phones when you are in the classroom.
Online Submission of Materials and Student Privacy:
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law designated to protect
the privacy of a student’s education records and academic work. The law applies to all schools
and universities receiving funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of
Education and is applicable to students at EMU. All files, records, and academic work completed
within this course are considered educational records and are protected under FERPA. It is your
right, as a student in this course, to expect that any materials you submit in this course, as well as
your name and other identifying information, will not be viewable by guests or other individuals
permitted access to the course. The exception will be only when you have given explicit, written,
signed consent. Verbal consent or email is insufficient.
Academic Integrity:
Academic dishonesty, including all forms of cheating, falsification, and/or plagiarism, will not be
tolerated in this course. Penalties for an act of academic dishonesty may range from receiving a
failing grade for a particular assignment to receiving a failing grade for the entire course. In
addition, you may be referred to the Office of Student Judicial Services for discipline that can
result in either a suspension or permanent dismissal. The Student Conduct Code contains
detailed definitions of what constitutes academic dishonesty, but if you are not sure about
whether something you are doing would be considered academic dishonesty, consult with the
course instructor. You may access the Code online at www.emich.edu/sjs.
Religious Holidays:
Current University policy recognizes the rights of students to observe religious holidays
without penalty to the student. Students are to provide advance notice to the instructor in
order to make up work, including examinations that they miss as a result of their absence
from class due to observance of religious holidays. If satisfactory arrangements cannot be
made, the student may appeal to the head(s) of the department(s) in which the course(s) is/are
offered.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities:
If you wish to be accommodated for your disability, EMU Board of Regents Policy #8.3
requires that you first register with the Students with Disabilities Office (SDO) in 240 EMU
Student Center. You may contact (SDO) by telephone at 734.487.2470. Students with
disabilities are encouraged to register with the (SDO) promptly as you will be accommodated
from the date you register with them forward. No retroactive accommodations are
possible.
Note: All students will be given an equal opportunity and not be discriminated upon regardless
of race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual
orientation, or disability.
Instructor’s Responsibilities:
The course instructor will:
1. Provide timely return of exams.
2. Provide concise and specific instructions of online assignment completions and
submissions.
3. Provide 24 hour feedback concerning assignments.
4. Sample problem-solving with each assignment.
5. Tutorials with each assignment where appropriate.
6. Course discussions will be provided for students to discuss material with each
other and the professor.
7. Provide details of how each assignment will be graded.
Student’s Responsibilities:
1. Submit assignments complete and on the date and time due
2. Submit assignments in the required style and format.
3. The importance of accuracy and clarity in written materials
4. The importance of maintaining accurate records of all work completed and in
progress.
5. Grade and point maintenance