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
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:
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:
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.
Each
student must write a one-page paper
describing his/her
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
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
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
Human Subjects Certificate
Philosophy paper
Statement of professional goals and plans for the next five years
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.
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.
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.
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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 |
2 |
|
24 TH |
Historical Perspectives Early American Physical Education and Sport |
8 |
|
29 T |
20th Century Physical Education,
Exercise Science, and Sport |
9 |
|
31 TH |
Guest Speaker: Mrs. Futrell - Athletic Training |
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| 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: |
|
|
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 |
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| 13 TH |
Fitness Testing - Silcox Gym |
|
|
18 T |
History of Health Education & Health
Promotion |
|
|
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 |
11 |
|
8 T |
Issues in Sports Title IX, Minorities, Violence |
|
|
10 TH |
* CATCH-UP DAY * |
|
|
15 T |
***
Student Presentations *** |
|
|
17 TH |
***
Student Presentations *** |
12 |
|
22 T |
Living Actively in the 21st
Century |
|
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26 SAT |
Final Exam 8:00 - 11:00 am |
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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