Exercise Science/Kinesiology: PSE4UI
Teacher: Mrs. Bowler
Course Notes & Contact Information: http://teachers.wrdsb.ca/zagorss/
Course Description from Ministry Guidelines:
This course focuses on the study of human movement and of systems and factors involved in human
development. Students will learn about the effects of physical activity on health and performance, the
evolution of physical activity and sports, and the factors that influence an individual’s participation in physical
activity. The course prepares students for university programs in physical education, kinesiology, recreation,
and sports administration.
Course Units:
Unit 1
Introduction to Anatomy: The Skeletal System
29 hours
Unit 2
Muscles, Tissues, Joints & Sports Injuries
31 hours
Unit 3
Physiology: Energy, Nervous, Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
25 hours
Unit 4
Motor Development, Motor Learning, Biomechanics,
12.5 hours
Unit 5
Human Performance & Sports Nutrition
Relationship of Society and Culture to Sports and Physical Activity
12.5 hours
Essential Skills or “Big Ideas” in this Course
To be successful in this course, you MUST be able to demonstrate all of the following skills:
 Describe the structure and function of the body and of physiological principles relating to human
performance.
 Demonstrate an understanding of how the body’s systems improve movement and affect human
performance.
 Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of motor learning and development.
 Analyze the relationship between society and culture to sport and physical activity.
Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting
Students will be given numerous and varied opportunities to demonstrate their achievement of the
expectations across the four categories from the Ministry’s achievement chart categories:
K/U = Knowledge/Understanding, T/I = Thinking/Inquiry, C = Communication & A=Application
Planning for the Final Evaluation
Seventy percent of the grade will be based on evaluations conducted throughout the course. Thirty percent of
the grade will be based on a final (summative) evaluation. Report card grades will reflect the student’s most
consistent level of achievement, with consideration given to more recent evidence.
Breakdown of Essential Course Components:
Essential Course Component
Unit Tests, Quizzes, Bell Ringers, Labs, Assignments
Midterm Exam
Portfolio #1: Muscular Portfolio or Flash Card Portfolio
Portfolio #2: Joint Injury Models & Report
Portfolio #3: Breaking Down Skills in Sports
Issues in Sport Summative: Research Skills & Essay
Issues in Sport Summative: Online Presentation: “Webinar”
Issues in Sport Summative: Bell Ringer
Approximate
Due Date
%
Once a month
January 31
November 19
February 11
June 2
30*
15
11
7
7
15
10
5
Overall
70%
April 8
30%
May 12-15
May 21
*Note: a quiz worth 20 marks will have a lower weight than a unit test worth 80 marks.
Guidelines for Late and Missed Assignments
At WCI is the expectation that students will submit all required work by the assigned due date as evidence of
their learning. Students who fail to meet a due date for an essential course component will be subject to the
completion policy found the student planner. Failure to submit this work, despite these interventions, will be
recorded as incomplete and may result in a loss of credit.
*Note: Mrs. Bowler is human  - I understand when things happen. Just tell me in advance if possible!
COMMUNICATION IS KEY: extra-curricular activities, vacations, surgery, specialist appointments, etc.
“The appropriate consequence for failing to complete an assignment is completing the assignment.”
-Reeves, 2004
Cheating and Plagiarism
At WCI it is the expectation that students will submit their own original work for the purpose of demonstrating
their learning. In the event that cheating or plagiarism occurs, the following consequences may be
implemented, in consultation with administration, depending on the situation:
 The student may be required to redo all or part of the assignment or assessment.
 The student may be required to complete an alternate assignment of assessment.
 The student’s work may be treated as a missed assignment.
 There may be other consequences that are determined to be appropriate, including
disciplinary consequences as outlined in the Cheating/Plagiarism section of the student
planner.”
Textbooks
The supply of textbooks is limited. Sufficient class time will be given to ensure the completion of textbook
work and or reading/analyzing information. However, it is the responsibility of the student to make effective
use of class time. Students are NOT permitted to sign out textbooks since texts have disappeared each year.
PLEASE REFER TO THE STUDENT PLANNER FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON ATTENDANCE
POLICIES, ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION, CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM, LATE AND MISSED
WORK POLICY (PAGES 14-19).