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HHP 2240: Introduction to Physical Education

Introduction to Physical Education

3 Credits - Fall 2008

 

Instructor:            Dr. Lisa Lewis

Office:                  274 Dunn Center

Phone:                 931- 221-6115

E-mail:                lewisl@apsu.edu

Office Hours:      12:15-1:15 MWF (and by appointment)

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK

Siedentop, D. (2007).  Introduction to physical education, fitness, and sport (6thed.).  Boston: McGraw-Hill.   ISBN 0073047384

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Comprehensive instruction to give the student planning to major in physical education an orientation to the scope of physical education and lifetime wellness programs.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

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

1.        Discuss and analyze the characteristics of lifespan sport, fitness and physical education.

2.        Discuss the historical foundation of physical education and sport.

3.        Identify the contribution of important early leaders.

4.        Compare and contrast different approaches to physical education in the early years.

5.        Discuss trends and current issues of physical education.

6.        Define physical education.

7.        Discuss the role of physical education in school settings.

8.        Become familiar with national and state standards and curriculums.

9.        Identify state, district and national professional physical education organizations.

10.      Differentiate between play and sport.

11.      Discuss competition.

12.      Discuss sport ethics.

13.      Discuss issues pertaining to youth, collegiate and professional sports.

14.      Differentiate between health-related fitness and motor performance fitness.

15.      List the principles of fitness prescription.

16.      Become familiar with Healthy People 2000.

17.      Identify critical research issues of fitness.

18.      Review the sub-disciplines of the profession to include exercise physiology, kinesiology/biomechanics, motor development, sport sociology, sport psychology, pedagogy and humanities.

19.      Define the profession in the twenty-first century.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

1.         Lectures

2.                  Chapter assignments

3.                  Discussion

4.                  Quizzes

5.                  Interviews

6.                  Internet assignment

7.                  Class Participation

8.                  D2L Assignments

 

STUDENT EVALUATION

The student’s final grade will be determined by the total number of points accumulated throughout the semester.  The chart below shows the point value for each assignment.  All assignments and quizzes must be completed by deadline(NO MAKE-UP on MISSED ASSIGNMENTS). You can work ahead but not backwards.

 

 

GRADING SCALE 

632 - 703         A

562 - 631         B

492 - 561         C

425 - 491         D

424 and below F

Midterm grade

A mid-term grade will be awarded for all students in this course.    The grade awarded may not necessarily be based on 50% of the course requirements and may or may not differ from the final grade.  Your mid-term grade will be posted on AP Web.

Students with disabilities

Any student who has a condition that may affect his/her academic performance is encouraged to make an appointment with me or with Disability Services, 221-6230; voice tty 221-6278; fax 221-7102.

Minors in the classroom policy

Minors (any non-student under the age of 18) accompanying staff, faculty, students, or, visitors on campus are not permitted in classrooms. 

Attendance

Students are expected to attend each class. Points will be deducted for non-participation and non-attendance. You will start with 15 points at the beginning of the semester. For each absence you will be deducted 5 points. For each tardy 2 points (5 or more minutes late). Class non-participation you can be deducted up to 5 points.   

Note

This syllabus and the class schedule may be amended in the event of extenuating circumstances.

 

Assignments and Quizzes with Point Value

 

  1. Chapter One Discussion  5  points

 

  1. Understanding more histories Assignment 15  points

 

  1. Chapter One Open Book  - 5 points

 

  1. Chapter One quiz 30  points

 

  1. Chapter Two Open Book 10  points

 

  1. Areas of historical influence Assignment  10  points

 

  1. Chapter Two Quiz  30  points

 

  1. Chapter Three Quiz 30  points

 

  1. Chapter Four Quiz 30  points

 

  1. Chapter Three Open 10  points

 

  1. Areas of historical influence II  10  points

 

  1. Rankings for Participation in Sport Fitness and Physical Education 5  points

 

  1. Chapter Four Open book  10  points

 

  1. Ranking Rational Discussion  3  points

 

  1. Chapter Five Open Book 5  points

 

  1. Win at all cost discussion  5  points

 

  1. Chapter Five Quiz 30  points

 

  1. Chapter Six Open Book  10  points

 

  1. Sport Interviews 15  points

 

  1. Chapter Six Quiz  30  points

 

  1. Chapter Seven Open Book 5  points

 

  1. Which Side are you on? 20  points

 

  1. chapter seven quiz 30  points

 

  1. Dear Fitness Expert 20  points

 

  1. Chapter eight Quiz 30  points

 

  1. Fitness interviews 15  points

 

  1. Which Side are you on II 20  points

 

  1. Chapter 10 Quiz 30  points

 

  1. Physical Education Interview 15  points

 

  1. Chapter Eleven Quiz 30  points

 

  1. Profession Interview 15  points

 

  1. Chapter Twelve Quiz 30  points

 

  1. Physical Education 10  points

 

  1. Chapter 13 Quiz 30  points

 

  1. National Standards for Sport Coaches Quiz 15  points

 

  1. A physically educated person: 15 points

 

  1. NASPE Quality PE  15  points

 

  1. Chapter Nine Quiz 30  points

 

  1. Chapter Fourteen quiz 30  points

Total Points          703

      

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