College of Charleston
PEHD 201- Introduction to Physical Education
Spring 2008     3 Semester Credit Hours

 

Time and Place:

 

9:25-10:40 TTH; Room 117, Silcox Physical Education and Health Center

 

Instructor:

 

Deborah A. Miller, Ph.D., CHES

 

Office Hours:

 

MWF 10:00-11:00,  TTH 11:00-12:00

(other times are available by appointment)

 

Office:

 

Room 310 - Silcox Center for Physical Education and Health

 

Phone:

 

953-5558 (Dept. secretary); 953-8248 (office)

 

E-mail:

 

millerd@cofc.edu

 

Webpage:

 

www.cofc.edu/~millerd

 

Prerequisites:

 

None. PEHD 201 is a prerequisite for all 300 and 400 level PEHD courses. 

 

Grading:

 

A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, D- and F.

 

Course

Description:

 

This is a required introductory course for physical education majors. The content will include a study of the history, principles, objectives, philosophy, as well as current trends and issues related to the professions associated with physical education, health education, exercise science, and athletic training.

 

Textbook:

 

Lumpkin, A. 2008. Introduction to Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport Studies., 7th Edition

 

 

Supplemental Readings:  

 

Butler, J.T., 2001. Principles of Health Education & Health Promotion

Physical Activity and Health: The Surgeon General's Report, 1996.
Healthy People 2010: Goals and Objectives

Additional readings will be placed in e-reserves.

 

 

Course Objectives:


Upon the successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Differentiate between the philosophical concepts of physical education, health education/promotion, athletic training, and exercise science;

Compare and contrast a discipline and a profession;

Write a personal philosophy based on future career goals and ethical standards;

Describe the major contributions of the various disciplines;

Identify historic leaders in the profession and describe their contributions to the field;

Describe the role of physical activity to health in society;

Identify professional associations and governing bodies related to teacher education, health promotion, exercise science, and athletic training;

Discuss the role of licensure and certification within the various sub-disciplines of physical education:

Relate the content and scientific foundations of each sub-discipline of physical education to their use in a variety professions.

 

 

DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENTS

 

 

All written assignments must be typed and double-spaced.  Your paper should be stapled in the upper left hand corner AFTER it has been edited with a spelling checker and proofread.  Late papers are only accepted due to extenuating circumstances that the professor determines.  All papers will be graded by a rubric posted in WebCT.  This rubric should be the last stapled page of your paper.  Five points (5) will be deducted from your paper for NOT attaching the appropriate rubric.



1. Philosophy Paper: (10 pts.) Due Date = Jan. 22nd

 

 Each student must write a one-page paper describing his/her philosophy about the career path that s/he has chosen.  Refer to the textbook for definitions of a “philosophy.”

 

2 Human Subjects Certification: (25 pts.) Due Date = Jan.. 29th

 

Each student must complete an on-line certification course for conducting research using human subjects. Upon the successful completion of the course, the student should download 2 copies of his/her certificate and have the results e-mailed to his/her professor at millerd@cofc.edu. Be sure to check out this C of C website first for more information:

http://www.orga.cofc.edu/compliance_IRB_RESEARCHER_TRAINING.shtml

 

The website for certification is: http://cme.cancer.gov/c01/nih_intro_01.htm



3.  Statement of profesional goals and plans for the next 5 years:  (10 pts.) Due Date = Feb. 12th 

Each student must write a one-page paper describing his/her
profesional goals and plans for the next 5 yea



4. Article Critique: (25 pts.) Due Date = March 18th

 

Select an article from a professional (scholarly, refereed) journal that is of interest to you and copy it. It may NOT be an electronic journal article. Your critique must include the following:

A)     a brief introduction that includes the main points;

B)     three (3) points of interest and whether from your perspective these points are valid; and

C)     a summary conclusion as to whether this research is important and of value to your chosen profession. The article must be typed and follow the reference style for your profession.

 

                

5. Oral presentation: (25 pts.) Due Date = April 13th or 15th

 

Each student will be given 5 minutes to discuss his/her professional area of interest and what s/he learned from his/her shadowing experience. This presentation should include your perceptions of your future career and examples of how you envision yourself taking part in the profession.  Presentations should be creative, well rehearsed, factual, and presented in a professional manner. Appropriate attire is required and students will be assessed with a rubric posted in WebCT.  An outline of the presentation showing its main points is to be turned in to the professor the day of the presentation. 

 

 

 

6. Professional Activities: (60 pts.) Due Date = April 15th  You may choose from more than one category.

 

This introductory course begins your journey toward becoming a professional in an ever-changing discipline/profession. Each student must complete a total of 60 points of professional activities. However, choose from the list of activities that best meet your personal and professional goals. You can mix and match any of these  professional experiences. These documented experiences must be totaled and placed in your portfolio. Please take full advantage of this assignment and enjoy yourself! 

 

 

A.     Join the Physical Education and Health Club, the Student Sports Medicine Association (SSMA), or an applicable student organization with ties to your future professional goals. Attend meetings and work on club projects. Write a brief paragraph summarizing each meeting and/or project. Be sure to have the faculty sponsor and/or club president sign a sheet indicating that you attended a meeting or function with the club. (Attendance will be double checked by the club roster and attendance sheets.)

 

Value = 10 pts./mtg. Maximum points allowed 40. (Elected officers receive an additional 10 pts for their leadership)

 

B.     Become a student member of a state, regional, or national athletic training, exercise science, health, or physical education professional organization.  Possible organizations are listed below. Provide proof of membership and describe how you were actively involved. To receive conference points, a synopsis of at least 6 sessions must be submitted.

 

Value = 10 pts. for membership; 20 pts. for holding an office; 30pts. for conference/convention attendance.

 

C.     Serve as a volunteer in health promotion/exercise-related activities during the semester.  (Road runs and walks for health causes, heath fairs, blood drives, Jump Rope for Heart, Laura Griffin Run, Dance Marathon, etc.)   Your participation must be documented by a signature and phone number of a contact person who can verify your participation. Write a brief description of each experience relating your experience to your intended career path.  (1 hour of volunteer time is equal to 5 pts.)

 

Value = 5-60 points

 

D. Serve as a volunteer in a specific professional area--teacher education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, sports medicine, etc.  You must volunteer for an average of two hours per week for a minimum of 6 weeks.  Your participation for this activity must be verified prior to and following your participation by a description of your duties, the signature of a person who can verify your participation, and that person's phone number.   Write a description of your involvement, duties, and the overall impact the assignment had on your professional goals.  Indicate a primary plan and a back-up plan. (1 hour of volunteer time is equal to 5 pts.)



Value = 60 points

 

E.      Serve as a Human Performance Testing Assistant (HPTA) at the College of Charleston. An HPTA is responsible for assisting Mr. Carroll, Dr. Dudgeon and/or Dr. Sheett in Fitness and/or Performance Testing conducted in the PEHD Labs. Past testing included but was not limited to hydrostatic weighing, Wingate, YMCA cycle ergometer, sub- maximal VO2 and maximal VO2. HPTAs need to accumulate 12 hours throughout the semester. A majority of testing occurs in the first two weeks of the semester, so please contact Mr. Carroll ASAP if you are interested in one of these positions. (1 hour of volunteer time is equal to 5 pts.)

 

Value = 60 points

 

F.      Serve as a Strength and Conditioning Assistant (SCA). SCAs will assist the S&C Staff in conducting various Field Tests related to obtaining present/baseline performance values for College of Charleston student-athletes. Duties may also include assistance during training sessions. A total of 12 hours must be accumulated to receive maximum points. (1 hour of volunteer time is equal to 5 pts.)

 

Value = 60 points

 

 

 

7. Student Portfolio: (50 pts.) Due Date = April  3rd

 

During the semester, each student will develop a professional portfolio. The portfolio should be neatly organized with clearly labeled tabs for each section. A Table of Contents should be included and a presentation grade will be given for the portfolios overall appearance. (Many of the items will have already been graded throughout the semester and must be included.) Include the following:


PEHD 201 syllabus
Current resume, (a resume packet can be obtained from Career Services in the Lightsey Conference Center, Room 216--that's connected to the book store)

Human Subjects Certificate
Philosophy paper
Statement of professional goals and plans for the next five years

Professional activities summary (Individual point totals as well as Grand Total of points must be clearly identified)



8. First Aid/CPR Certification; (25 pts.) Due Date = April 8th

 

Each student must present a photocopy of a valid Standard First Aid/CPR certification card by November 27th. The photocopy must show both the back and front of the card. You may become certified through the American Red Cross, the National Safety Council (Green Cross), or the American Heart Association. The instructor will arrange several certification courses on campus. However, it is ultimately the students responsibility to find a course for certification that fits his/her schedule.

 

9. Three exams will be given and each will be 50 points.

 

 

 

Evaluation Criteria Summary:

 

1. Philosophy paper                    10 pts.

2. Human Subjects Certif.           25 pts.

3. First Aid/CPR Certification     25 pts

4. Oral Presentation                    25 pts.                   

5. Professional Activities             60 pts.  

6. Article Critique                      30 pts.    

7. Student Portfolio                    50 pts.  

8.  Exams [2 @ 50pts]              100 pts. 

9.  Final Exam                           50 pts.  

Grand Total                           375 points  

 

 

Evaluation Scale:

 

A  =   90-100%     C =    70-74%

A- =   88-89%       C- =   68-69%
B+ =  85-87%       D+ =  66-67%
B     80-84%       D =    64-65%

B- =   78-79%       D- =   62-63%
C+ =  75-77%       F =     less than 62% 



 

MAKE-UP EXAMS:

 

Make-up exams are given at the discretion of the professor and are decided upon individually.  If there is an emergency or you are ill the day of an exam, it is your responsibility to get in touch with me as soon as possible.  According to the College Bulletin, it is in your best interest to contact the Dean of Undergraduate Students and bring documentation in the case of an emergency or prolonged illness.

 

 

ATTENDANCE :

 

Students are expected to attend class every day and have all reading materials completed so that s/he can contribute fully to class discussions. Two (2) tardies equal one (1) absence. Your grade will be lowered one full letter grade on your 3rd unexcused absence!!! Excused absences include, but are not limited to: death of a family member or friend, court appearance, hospitalization of self or close friend, automobile accident, or some other unpreventable occurrence. All documentation should be taken to the Dean of Undergraduate Students for verification and then the original documentation should be shown to the professor for her final approval. A student will be dropped from the course with a WA after the 4th unexcused absence.   Your attendance is REQUIRED during the student presentations. Your final point total will have 25 points deducted for each class that you arrive late or miss during these presentations.

 

HONOR CODE:

 

Each student is required to complete the various assignments individually unless it is noted otherwise in the syllabus. Please see the 2007-2008 Student Handbook - (Academic Honor System) for a description of the College's Honor System, which will be enforced in this class.

 

The College abides by section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act that stipulates no student shall be denied access to an education solely by reason of a handicap. Disabilities covered by law include, but are not limited to, learning disabilities and hearing, sight or mobility impairments. If you have a documented disability that may have some impact on your work in this class and for which you may require accommodations, please see an administrator at the Center of Disability Services, (843) 953-1431 or me so that such accommodation may be arranged.

 

 

TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE

 

JANUARY

TOPIC

TEXT

10 TH

Course Overview and Class introductions

The Beginning of Your Professional Career

 

15 T

How Physical Education & Sport impacts lives

Shared terminology among these specialties: Puzzle Pieces

 

17 TH

Physical Education, Exercise Science, Health Education, Athletic Training, and Sport Studies - Dynamic Fields

1

22 T

Exercise and Sport Sciences

Defining an Academic Discipline
(Philosophy Paper Due)

2

24 TH

Historical Perspectives 

Early American Physical Education and Sport      

8

29 T

20th Century Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport
(IRB Human Subjects Certificate Due)

9

31 TH

Guest Speaker: Mrs. Futrell - Athletic Training

 

FEBRUARY


5 T

Health Education & Health Promotion

 

7 TH

Guest Speaker: Mr. Carroll - Exercise Science

 

12 T

Guest Speaker: Dr. Lewis - Teacher Education

(Professional Goals Due)

 

14 TH

Concentrations within the department:
Similarities and Differences

 

19 T

*** Exam 1 ***

 

21 TH

The Profession of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport Studies

Professional Organizations & Certifications

3

26 T

Selecting A Career

5

28 TH

Preparation for a Career

6

MARCH


  3-7
* ENJOY SPRING BREAK *

11 T

Fitness Testing - Silcox Gym

 

 13 TH

  Fitness Testing - Silcox Gym


18 T

History of Health Education & Health Promotion
(Article Critique Due)

 

20 TH

Settings for Health Education & Health Promotion

 

25 T

Ethical Codes of Conduct

 

27 TH

*** Exam 2 ***

 

APRIL

 

 

1 T

Opportunities & Challenges in the Professions

10

3 TH

Issues in Sports

Title IX, Minorities, Violence
(Portfolios Dues)

11

8 T

Issues in Sports

Title IX, Minorities, Violence
(First Aid and CPR Certification Due)

 

 10 TH

* CATCH-UP DAY *


15 T

*** Student Presentations *** 

 

17 TH

*** Student Presentations ***

12

 22 T

 Living Actively in the 21st Century
 Course Summary and Final Exam Review


26 SAT

Final Exam     8:00 - 11:00 am

 



 

 

 

Professional Associations: Umbrella Organizations


American College of Sport Medicine
The National Strength and Conditioning Association

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance

 

 

 

Specific Sub-discipline Organizations


National Athletic Trainers' Association
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
American Society of Biomechanics
North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity

 

 

 


Organizations with Related Interests


 American Society of Exercise Physiologists
American Physical Therapy Association
American Occupational Therapy Association
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
American Nursing Association
American Council on Exercise
American Dietetic Association

 

 

  

Governmental Organizations
Center for Disease Control
National Institutes of Health