PHED 1301 (Hybrid) – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Sport
Spring, 2015 Syllabus – Tuesday (9:30/11:25) & Wednesday (11:25)
INSTRUCTOR:
Patty Donaldson
Monday/Wednesday: 3:00 – 5:00
Tuesday/Thursday: 3:00 – 4:00
Friday: by appointment
E-MAIL:
pdonaldson@angelina.edu
PHONE:
936-633-5435
Cell:
214-507-1872 (8am – 10pm)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a survey course that acquaints the students with the basic principles,
objectives, and scope of kinesiology early in his/her training. It is intended to
further orient the student by familiarizing students with the history of
movement, sports and physical education, recent developments, current
research, and potential career paths. 3 lecture hours each week.
CREDIT HOURS:
Three credit hours. This course does not satisfy the 2 hours needed for
activities course credit.
PREREQUISITES:
None
AUDIENCE:
Freshmen and Sophomores
TEXTBOOK:
Wuest/Fisette, Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and
Sport, 17th ed. McGraw Hill, 2011.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: Current publications and/or Internet sites.
OFFICE HOURS:
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
 To understand the nature and scope of kinesiology.
 To gain knowledge concerning the changing concepts in movement and sports.
 To understand the relationship of kinesiology to health, recreation, the teaching profession, and
professional organizations.
 To understand the importance, impact, and interrelationship of various sub-disciplines of
kinesiology, including motor behavior, biomechanics, exercise physiology, sport sociology, sport
psychology, and pedagogy;
 To describe the different career opportunities in the field of kinesiology;
 To analyze and interpret various forms of communication;
 To effectively discover, develop, organize, and phrase the course information in written form
through the use of essays, papers, and/or reports;
 To develop the ability to orally communicate clearly, coherently and persuasively the course
information through the use of group discussions and/or presentations; and
 To use computer-based technology in communication and acquiring information concerning
kinesiology.
ASSESSMENT OF CORE OBJECTIVES (pending approval by THECB)
 Critical Thinking (Inquiry, Synthesis, Analysis, & Results) will be directly assessed through
analysis and evaluation of fitness test as well as essay questions on exams.
 Communication (Organization, Quality of Sources, & Communication Skills) skills will be directly
assessed through verbal presentations, written evaluation of fitness tests, and essay questions on
exams.
 Social Responsibility (Intercultural Competencies, Civic Responsibility, & Engages in Community)
will be directly assessed through appropriate participation in class as well as participation in
educational events in the community.
 Personal Responsibility (Ethical Issue Recognition, Commitment, & Accountability) will be
indirectly assessed through timely completion and submission of assignments as well as ability to
complete assignments individually.
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PHED 1301 (Hybrid) – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Sport
Spring, 2015 Syllabus – Tuesday (9:30/11:25) & Wednesday (11:25)
ASSIGNMENTS:
 Full participation in class discussions
 Quizzes
 Communication: 2 verbal presentations (sport lesson), 5 Discussion assignments, and 1 Written
Evaluation of Fitness test
 Fitness Test (Cardiovascular Endurance, Muscular Strength & Endurance, Flexibility, and Body
Composition)
 In-class Exams
POLICIES:
 Children and guests are not allowed in the classroom.
 Students are expected to be present, attentive, and remain in class during the scheduled time. It
is the responsibility of the student to attend all classes and a record of attendance will be kept. It
is the responsibility of the student to withdraw officially in the College admissions and registrar’s
office from a class the student no longer desires to attend. Students may be dropped for nonattendance. All missed assignments, tests, and work will result in a “0" grade and will be
averaged into your cumulative grade.
 Any behavior that would disrupt classroom discussion or instruction will not be tolerated and the
student will be asked to leave the classroom and must meet with the instructor before readmittance back into the class. Student will lose daily participation grade.
 Cell phones are to be turned off during all class times and out of sight, unless otherwise directed.
 Assignments are due on specific dates as scheduled and may not be made up except for
excused absences. They must be submitted prior to date of absence.
 Tests will not be made up. The final exam grade may be used to replace one missed test.
 Students are required to bring all needed supplies (book, highlighter, pen, notes, scantron, etc.).
 No eating, drinking, or use of tobacco products in the classroom.
 Register with RAVE for emergency notifications including weather-related. Go to
www.getrave.com and search for Angelina College. You will register via your school email
address and can submit your cell phone for text notifications.
 Students requesting accommodations for disabilities must go through Karen Bowser in Student
Services offices.
 To report any complaints of discrimination related to disability, age, gender, religion, sport, or race,
you should contact Dr. Patricia McKenzie, Administration Building, Room 105 or 936-633-5201.
EVALUATION: The grade will be derived from the following:
30% - 3 Written tests over Blackboard material & text
30% - Communication (2 verbal & 1 written) & fitness test
20% - Quizzes (drop lowest)
20% - Discussion Board
A=90-100%, B=80-89%, C=70-79%, D=60-69%, F=below 59.5%
TEST DATES:
Test #1 at the conclusion of chapter 3 (chapters 1 – 3)
Test #2 at the conclusion of chapter 7 (chapters 4 – 7)
Test #3 (final exam – cumulative)
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PHED 1301 (Hybrid) – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Sport
Spring, 2015 Syllabus – Tuesday (9:30/11:25) & Wednesday (11:25)
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of:
1/19
In class
Internet
Introductions: syllabus, email, &
Blackboard tutorial
1/26
ch 1 & 2 notes;
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Chapter 3 notes; assign
Lifetime Activity to present
Presentations on Lifetime
Activity
Review Test #1 (if time)
Review & Test #1
Discussion #1: autobiography –
follow directions!
Syllabus quiz
Print/View Chapter 1 & 2 notes
Take Quizzes #1 & #2
Print/View ch 3 notes; take Quiz #3
2/2
2/9
2/16
2/23
3/2
3/9
3/16
3/23
3/30
4/6
4/13
4/20
4/27
5/4
5/11
Tuesday: no class
Wednesday: Discuss test #2
chapter 5
Tuesday: discuss test #2
chapter 5 notes
Wednesday: no class
SPRING BREAK!
Discuss chapter 7 (Fitness
principles)
Perform SFA Fitness test (dress
to work-out)
Discuss Chapter 6
(biomechanics)
Review & Test #2
(chapters 4 – 7)
Discuss chapters 8 (Soc), 9
(Psyc), & 10 (Pedagogy)
Ch 11 (Career Prep) & ch 12
(Teaching/Coaching); assign
careers to teach
Career Presentations
Final review
5/8 – Anderson Field Day
Final Cumulative Exam:
 Tuesday 9:30 class
 Tuesday 11:25 class
 Wednesday 11:25 class
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Due:
Tue/Wed
Final Discussion Post &
quiz due Monday 1/26 @
noon
Quizzes due: Monday 2/2
@ noon
Quiz due: Monday 2/9 @
noon
Study for Test #1
Review chapter 4 notes (no class
discussion); Quiz #4 (EC on test #2)
Tues/Wed: Discussion #2
Wed: Print/view chapter 5 notes
Quiz #5 available 2/25 @ 8am
Tues: Print/view chapter 5 notes;
take Quiz #5
Quiz #4 due: Monday,
2/23 @ noon
Discussion due Monday,
3/2 @ noon
Discussion #3 (spring break plans)
Discussion due Monday,
3/16 @ noon
Quiz due: Monday, 3/23
@ noon
Paper uploaded by
Monday, 3/30 @ noon
Quiz due Monday, 4/6 @
noon
Discussion due Monday,
4/13 @ noon
Print chapter 7 notes
Take quiz #7
Write evaluation of fitness test
results
Print/view chapter 6 notes
Take quiz 6
Discussion #4: Choose another
fitness test (ID in blog) to compare to
SFA fitness test
Print/view notes for chs 8, 9, & 10
Take quiz chapters 8-10
Print/view chapters 11 & 12 notes
Take quiz chapters 11/12
Discussion #5: Issues
Print/View chapters 13 & 14 notes
Take quiz chapters13/14
Learner’s Survey
Quiz due Monday, 3/9 @
noon
Quiz due: Monday, 4/20
@ noon
Quiz due Monday, 4/27 @
noon
Quiz due Monday, 5/4 @
noon
Extra Credit
Exam: Thursday, 5/7 @ 9:00
Exam: Tuesday, 5/ 12 @ 11:00
Exam: Monday, 5/11 @ 11:00
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