KINE 183 Foundations of Kinesiology
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KINE 183 Foundations of Kinesiology
Vanguard University of Southern California
Division of Natural Science and Mathematics
Department of Kinesiology
Instructor:
Silvie Grote, M.S.
Natural Science and Mathematics Bldg, #16
Office 101
sgrote@vanguard.edu
Office Hours:
M: 9-10; 12-1; W: 12-1; TR 2-3; F 9-10
Text/Readings:
Siedentop, Daryl. (2001). Introduction to Physical Education, Fitness, and Sport, 6th
edition. Mountain View, CA: Mayfield Publishing Co.
Catalog Description:
This course serves as a base for all kinesiology courses. Units will include historical
development, philosophical implications, physical fitness, scientific bases of
movement,and educational values of kinesiology and career path options.
Course Description:
The course will be divided into three areas: History and Philosophy of Physical
Education and Kinesiology; Kinesiology, the Discipline; and Kinesiology, the Profession.
It is intended for students planning to enter the field of Kinesiology and pursue a career in
the field. The course will provide an overview of the many academic and professional
opportunities within the discipline.
Vanguard University Educational Targets
Standards:
Objectives/Learning Activities (* indicates field-based
Outcomes
activity)
Performance
assessment
Intellectual
engagement
Understand various
schools of philosophy and
their relationship to
Kinesiology.
Understand the history of
physical education from
ancient civilizations to the
present.
Identify and understand
the sub-disciplines of
Kinesiology, and their
basis for the professions
within Kinesiology.
Lecture/discussion of various schools of philosophy.
Discussion of how individual and group
philosophies can affect the content of educational
programs, and specifically how they affect
Kinesiology.
Written Exam
Spiritual formation
Understand the history of
physical education from
ancient civilizations to the
present and the integration
of religion into how
physical education was
taught and practiced
Understand the relation of
body, mind, and spirit to
the profession.
Lecture on the history of physical education from
ancient civilizations to present. Discussion of how
history shapes the present as far as content
development of education programs and societal
beliefs about the importance of physical activity.
Written Exam.
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Professional
excellence
Develop a personal
philosophy of physical
education and the
Discipline of Kinesiology.
Develop an understanding
of the professional choices
with the field of
Kinesiology.
Understand the academic
and professional
preparation need for career
choices within
Kinesiology.
Develop an understanding
of the importance and need
of professional
organizations within the
university and discipline
area.
Discussion of how to develop a personal
philosophy. Aspects include life, academic,
disciplined based philosophies.
Lecture/discussion of the professional opportunities
afforded through the field of Kinesiology. Guest
speakers presenting information about professional
opportunities.
Discussion of professional organizations within the
university, department, discipline and subdisciplines and the importance of membership.
Guest representatives from various organizations
will present benefits of their organization.
Personal philosophy paper.
Written Exam
Personal Interview paper.
Instructor evaluated.
Aesthetic
expression
Develop an understanding
of the various forms of
movement expression
within the field.
Lecture/discussion of movement expression with the
field.
Written Exam
Collage
Responsible
stewardship
Identify and understand
the sub-disciplines of
Kinesiology, and their
basis for the professions
within Kinesiology.
Develop an understanding
of the professional choices
with the field of
Kinesiology.
Understand the academic
and professional
preparation need for career
choices within
Kinesiology.
Acquire the necessary
tools that will enable them
to assess gifts, interests,
and aspirations to make a
career decision
Lecture/discussion of the sub-disciplines of
Kinesiology. Examples are given within each subdiscipline of areas of research and study, and the
integration of each sub-discipline into the overall
education of the Kinesiology student.
Lecture/discussion of the professional opportunities
afforded through the field of Kinesiology. Guest
speakers presenting information about professional
opportunities.
Lecture/discussion of the preparation needed for
career choices within Kinesiology.
Written Exam
Personal Interview paper.
Instructor evaluated.
Sociocultural
responsiveness
Develop and
understanding of the
current issues within the
field, and their relationship
to society as a
multicultural whole.
Written and oral presentations by students on
current issues within the field. Utilize professional
resources to obtain information of the selected topic
Library/Internet assignment
Oral presentation to peers.
Peer discussion, Instructor
evaluated.
Course Format:
The class format includes lectures, class discussions, guest speakers, and student oral presentations. The evaluation
process includes, exams, written and oral assignments that are evaluated by the teacher.
Course Content:
Orientation and Introduction
Origins of the Field
Philosophy of Physical Education and Kinesiology
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Development of personal philosophy
Role of Physical Education in Education
Role of Kinesiology in Society
History of Physical Education
Olympic History
Scientific Study of Kinesiology, the Discipline
Introduction to Exercise physiology
Introduction to Motor behavior
Introduction to Biomechanics
Introduction to Sport and exercise psychology
Introduction to Sociocultural Aspects of play, sport, and physical activity
Kinesiology, the Profession
Professional Opportunity: Teaching
Professional Opportunity: Coaching
Professional Opportunities: Allied Health
Professional Opportunity: Sport Management
Professional Opportunity: Other sport careers
Career and Professional Development
Future trends of the field
Course Requirements:
1. Assigned Readings: Read the assigned material from the text. Participate in class discussions.
2. Demonstrate knowledge on written exams relative to course work assigned.
3. Interview Paper: Interview one professional in the field of Kinesiology. The professional should be working in
the area the student is interested in pursuing. The interview includes career description, preparation, insights,
positives and negatives, professional recommendations, and personal observations. Evaluation according to
instructor designed rubric.
4. Personal Philosophy Paper: following lecture/discussion of philosophy, student will write a formal personal
philosophy regarding the field of Kinesiology in relation to their intended professional choice. The paper will also
include the student’s philosophy in regards to physical education and sport in the schools and well as society.
Evaluation according to instructor designed rubric.
5. Library/Internet Assignment: As part of a partner team, the student will select a current issue within the field of
Kinesiology, and write a summary of the issue, how it may affect the future of Kinesiology, and a partner position
statement about the issue. Instructor evaluated.
6. Oral presentation of library/internet assignment. Student group will present their current issue to the class,
followed by their group’s position statement and class questions and discussion. Instructor evaluated.
7. Collage: Student will create collage of movement expressions including various fields in Kinesiology.
Evaluation (*indicates field-based activity):
Three exams
180 pts
Personal interview paper
25 pts
Personal philosophy paper
25 pts
Library/Internet Assignment Paper 15 pts
Oral presentation of Issue
10 pts
Collage- movement expressions
25 pts
Total Points:
A = 93%-100%
A- = 92 -90%
B+ = 89-88%
B = 87-83%
B- = 82-80%
C+ = 79-78%
C = 77-73%
C- = 72-70%
D+ = 69-68%
D = 67-63%
D- = 62-60%
F = 59% and below
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Expectations:
All papers must be typed or computer generated and double-spaced. Papers are due at the beginning of class on the
due date. Late papers will receive a 2 point penalty per day. Should the student miss class, it is the responsibility of
the student to determine what was missed and be prepared for the next class period. Students should turn off all
phones prior to class, if you can’t remember then don’t bring it at all. Cell phone abuse (includes text
messaging in class) will result in a loss of 2 pts from the final grade for every incidence.
Absences:
According to University policy, you may not miss more than 20% of all class sessions or your resulting grade will
be Failure. More than 6 absences will result in an automatic F. Excused absences will afford the student the
opportunity to make-up missed in-class work. Excused absences are allowed for University-sponsored functions,
extreme illness, and other situations approved by the instructor.
The following reductions will be taken:
0-1
2-6
7
Five extra points added to final grade total
Allowed absences
Failure
Tardiness: students are expected to arrive to class on time and will be dismissed on time. Tardiness in excess of 10
minutes will be counted as an absence.
Disability Statement:
Students with a disability that affects their academic performance are expected to arrange for a conference with the
instructor in order that appropriate strategies can be considered to ensure that participation and achievement
opportunities are not impaired. Students should contact Director of Learning Skills, Barbi Rouse in the Student Life
Center, X227. Physical limitations should be discussed with the instructor at the beginning of the semester. The
instructor will create a plan for the student to successfully complete the course.
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Schedule (Subject to Change)
Date
8/30
9/4
9/6
Topic
Introduction
Holiday – no class
Library- meet in front of the VU library
Chapter
9/11
9/13
Origins of the Field
Philosophy
Writing a personal philosophy – due in class
Ch.1
Ch.4
9/18
9/20
Role of Physical Education and Sport in Society
History of Physical Education
Ch.2
Ch.3
9/25
9/27
History of Physical Education
Review for exam
Ch.3
10/2
10/4
Exam 1
Review exam; Discussion
The Discipline: study of science
10/9
10/11
Exercise Physiology
Motor Behavior
Ch. 16
Ch. 16
10/16
10/18
Biomechanics
Sport /Ex. Psychology
Ch. 16
Ch.17
10/23
10/25
Sociocultural aspects of Play, Sport, Physical Activity
Current Issues
Ch.17
Ch. 13,15
10/30
11/1
Current Issues Group 1 & 2, Review for exam
Exam 2
11/6
11/8
Review exam; The profession; what is a profession
Vanguard degree options
Current Issues Group 3
11/13
11/15
Teaching /Coaching Careers
Allied Health Careers
11/20
11/22
Sport Careers
Current Issues Group 4
Interview with a professional
11/27
11/29
Current Issues Group 5&6
Current Issues Group 7&8
12/4
Interview Paper Due
Round table discussion of interviews
Collage Due
Round table discussion of collages
12/6
12/11
Review for the final
Ch. 13,15
Ch 13,15
Ch. 13,15