Introduction to Sport and
Exercise Science
Lecture 1
What is Intro?
Intro to Sport and Exercise Science is:
• An examination of the different opportunities in the field
• An examination of the key topics in the field today
What is all available to us?
• Teaching
• Coaching
– Strength and
Conditioning
– Sport Specific
• Corporate Fitness
• Personal Training
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Athletic Training
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Medical School
Research
Sports
Media/Management
What are the Controversial Topics?
• Should performance
• Should college athletes
enhancing agents be
be paid?
allowed?
• Should children be
• Should personal trainers
specializing in sports at
be required to complete
such a young age?
a four year degree?
• Title IX; do we still need
• Who can/should be
it?
able to give
nutritional/fitness
advice?
Syllabus
Contact Information
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Instructor: Adam Jajtner, CSCS
Office: ED 172
Phone: NA
Email: adam.jajtner@knights.ucf.edu
Class Webpage: www.jajtner.pbworks.com
Class Information
• Class: PET 3005-002
• Meeting Day/Time: Mondays; 1:30-4:20 PM
• Class Location: ED 174A
Course Objectives
By the end of the course students will be able to:
• Understand challenges and changes that have taken place in history
and present day in Physical Education, Exercise Science and Sport.
• Identify and understand sub disciplines of Physical Education,
Exercise Science and Sport.
• Understand current and future issues regarding sport and exercise
science.
• Develop and defend objective opinions regarding key issues in Sport
and Exercise Science.
• Effectively communicate their ideas verbally in a clear, concise
manner.
Textbook
• There are no required textbooks for this class.
• The class will use the following text, however,
there will be no assigned readings.
Wuest, D. A., Fisette, J. L. (2012) Foundations of Physical
Education, Exercise Science, and Sport (17th Ed.) Boston, MA:
McGraw Hill.
Course Policies
Late Work Policy:
Homework assignments and other late submissions will be assessed a half letter grade deduction for each day
that they are late.
Extra Credit Policy:
There are three possibilities for extra credit throughout the semester; however, students will be able to attain a
MAXIMUM of 10 points throughout the semester. The options are as follows:
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Participate in a study conducted in the Human Performance Lab (10 pts).
Recruit an individual to participate in a study conducted at the Human Performance Lab (5 pts).
Read and complete a one page written review of an empirical article relevant to the students’ particular
interest (Possible 10 pts).
Grades of "Incomplete":
The current university policy concerning incomplete grades will be followed in this course. Incomplete grades
are given only in situations where unexpected emergencies prevent a student from completing the course and
the remaining work can be completed the next semester. Your instructor is the final authority on whether you
qualify for an incomplete. Incomplete work must be finished by the end of the subsequent semester or the “I”
will automatically be recorded as an “F” on your transcript.
Course Policies: Technology and Media
Email: Feel free to e-mail me at anytime with questions
regarding the course at adam.jajtner@knights.ucf.edu.
Class Webpage: The class webpage is Jajtner.pbworks.com. Any
changes to class schedule and/or assignment due dates will be
posted on the webpage.
Online Grades: Grades will be posted online at myUCF grades,
and will be updated weekly.
Course Policies: Student Expectations
• Students will be expected to arrive on time for
each class.
• Participate in all class activities.
• Show common courtesy and respect for the
instructor as well as fellow classmates.
Grading
Grade Breakdown
Attendance
Quizzes
Assignments
Class Project
Mid-Term
Final Exam
Total
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60 pts
60 pts
80 pts
100 pts
100 pts
100 pts
500 pts
Grading Scale
93 – 100
A
73 – 76
C
90 – 92
A70 – 72
C87 – 89
B+
67 – 69
D+
83 – 86
B
63 – 66
D
80 – 82
B60 – 62
D77 – 79
C+
59 – Below
F
**Proper rules of rounding apply**
Graded tests and materials in this course will be returned individually only by request. It is against UCF
policy to e-mail you your grades directly. This is done in an attempt to protect confidentiality.
Grade Evaluation
Attendance: (60 pts.) Students will be expected to
attend class every day. Each class period will be worth
4 points.
Quizzes: (60 pts.) There will be a 5 pt quiz every week
we have class. The quiz will be projected at the front of
the room starting at 10:30 until 10:35. If you arrive
after this point, you will not be permitted to take the
quiz.
Grade Evaluation
Assignments: (80 pts.) There will be three assignments throughout the semester:
Occupation descriptions (30 pts. Each):
Each student will complete two descriptions of their choosing.
Occupation descriptions will consist of two components. The first component is a
written review of the specific occupation; 1-2 pages (10 points). The second
component is a spreadsheet highlighting specific aspects of the occupation. The
spreadsheet will consist of at least seven key concerns relating to the occupation (can
include, but is not limited to certifications accepted/required, salary/wage, etc.).
Additionally, it will include three employers in the field, and what they accept/require,
pay, etc.
One paper (20 pts.)
This paper will be on the students’ personal philosophy in regards to Physical
Education, Exercise Science and Sport. We will go over this in more detail during class.
Grade Evaluation
Class Project: (100 pts.)
The class project will consist of a 10-15 minute persuasive presentation on one side of
a controversial topic. Students will select the topic they are interested in, and will be
randomly assigned to the stance they will take (for or against). Each group will have 45 members. Topics that will be discussed are as follows:
• Should performance enhancing agents be allowed in sport?
• Should a four year degree and state approved licensing exam be required for
personal trainers?
• Should individuals be required to be a RD (registered dietician) to give any kind of
nutritional advice?
• Should children specialize in sports prior to age 14 or high school?
• Should college athletes be paid?
Questions?
Personal Introductions
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Name
Where you’re from
Year in school
What you are planning on doing with your
degree
• One interesting thing about yourself