Kinesiology 101: Current Concepts of Physical Fitness.

Section: 2

Instructor: Sean Gloss

E-mail: seangloss@siu.edu

Phone Number: 618-453-3132

Office: Davies 126

Office Hours:

Course Text (Recommended): Nieman, D. C. (2010). Fitness & Your Health. 5th ed. Dubuque, IA: Kendall

Hunt

Course Description: Students in KIN 101 will learn to utilize current concepts of physical fitness to

increase the quantity and quality of their own lives as well as the lives of others.

Course objectives and outcomes: At the completion of the course each student will be able to:

1. Discuss fundamental scientific concepts of:

a. Physical fitness

b. Nutrition and body composition

c. Stress

d. The importance of physical activity

2. Explain the contributions of physical exercise to the prevention/attenuation of

certain life threatening diseases.

3. Discuss the relationship of physical exercise and activity to the aging process.

4. Discuss the theory that physical fitness has significance to society through its impact on

decreasing health care costs.

5. Design a safe, personalized exercise program based upon:

a. Practical techniques for evaluating physical fitness

b. Personal physical fitness/exercise needs and goals

c. Sound physical exercise techniques

d. Your medical profile

Course exams: There will be 2 midterm exams and a comprehensive final exam. Exams will be multiple

choice/true-false format on scantrons. Please bring a No. 2 pencil.

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Exam questions will be based on material covered in lecture, as well as material from the course

textbook. Material from lecture includes any information from the power point lecture slides, additional

information given verbally, and any handouts distributed during class. While they serve as an excellent

supplement and study tool, the book chapters alone are not sufficient for successful exam performance.

In other words, take good notes or copy them from someone who does. Bring something to write

with/on. Study guides for each exam will be distributed.

Assignments and quizzes: The instructor may give quizzes designed to test your knowledge of the book

chapters prior to a specific lecture. The instructor may also give extra assignments.

Missed exam/late assignment policy: A late assignment will result in a deduction in points equal to half

of the total score unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor. If you miss an exam and do

not contact the instructor in a timely manner (24-36 hours after) with a valid excuse, it will result in a 0

for the exam grade. If you know you will miss an exam or assignment, let the instructor know, that way

you might be able to work out alternate arrangements.

Attendance: Class attendance for all class sessions is mandatory. In order to attain full points for

attendance you must be in the door by the time attendance is being called. Please be as unobtrusive as

possible if you need to arrive late. The same is true if you have to leave class early for any reason (early

departure needs to be approved by the instructor or it may result in an unexcused absence). Seats at the

back of class may be reserved for potentially tardy students. NOTE: If you come in late, it is your

responsibility to inform the instructor that you were in attendance that day.

University policy accommodating religious students: SIUC 2016-17 Undergraduate Catalog (p. 539)

Contacting the instructor: The instructor’s email address and phone number are located at the

beginning of the syllabus. The instructor can also be reached calling the university information number

(453-2121) or the Kinesiology Department (536-2431). When you contact the instructor via email

regarding a new topic, you must use proper grammar, punctuation, and capitalization. You must also

use a proper salutation and type your name at the end of the email. Once an email conversation thread

is started, further emails in the thread do not require a salutation.

Grade breakdown: NOTE: All exams, assignments, etc. in this course will be given a grade between 0-

100. These grades (or grade averages) are then multiplied by the appropriate percentages below. The

multiplication results are then summed to give you your final course grade. See the example below.

Example:

Attendance: 30%

Fitness Testing Summary: 5%

Fitness Tracking Assignment: 15%

Quizzes and Extra Assignments: 5%

Midterm Exam I: 15%

Midterm Exam II: 15%

Comprehensive Final Exam: 15%

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TOTAL: 100%

Grade Evaluation:

A-90-100%

B-80-89.9%

C-70-79.9%

D-60-69.9%

F- < 59.9

KIN 101 Grade Calculator:

The KIN 101 Grade Calculator is a Microsoft Excel file that it based on the Excel file that the instructor

will use to calculate your final KIN 101 grade. As you receive your grades, enter them into the

appropriate column in the Grade Calculator and save it. Remember that early in the term you will have

many grades that will have not been earned yet and as a result, the grade that is calculated will be very

low. In this situation, you can speculate on grades that you have not earned yet and enter them to give

you a more reasonable picture of your overall grade. Toward the end of the course, the Grade Calculator

will allow you to answer the questions: “What do I need to get on the Final Exam to get a B in the

class?”, “What is the lowest grade I can get on the Final Exam and still get an A in the class?”, etc.

Academic Dishonesty: The penalty for academic dishonesty (cheating, allowing another student to

cheat off of you, and/or plagiarism) on any assignment or examination will result in an automatic score

of zero for that assignment/exam and depending on the circumstances may result in a failing grade for

the course.

Appropriate dress: All students should come to each “fitness testing” session and “fitness day” in

comfortable workout clothing. Guidelines are as follows:

1) Shorts, t-shirts, tank-tops, sweats are all acceptable (NO JEANS, DRESSES, 3-PIECE

SUITS, ETC.)

2) Comfortable athletic shoes (NO SANDALS, HEELED SHOES, or BOOTS; PLEASE TIE

SHOELACES)

3) No dangling jewelry or sunglasses

4) No gum chewing

Cell phone and headphones: Cell phones are prohibited in the classroom. After walking in, cellphones

should be turned to silent, and headphones should be put away. Participation points will be deducted if

you have your cellphone out in class.

Syllabus contract/informed consent: Each student will be required to sign a form that indicates that

he/she understands and will abide by the course guidelines outlined in the syllabus. The student’s

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signature is also certifies that they understand the inherent risk of any physical activity. This form will be

distributed during the first week of class.

Medical information form: Since this course has an activity component, each student will be required to

complete a medical information form. This form will allow the instructor to have official record of

medical issues that might be relevant to the activity component of the course. The instructor will take

every precaution to insure that this medical information remains confidential.

Instructor Responsibilities:

Present the material as clearly and completely as possible.

Provide a learning environment that can translate into practical applications.

Help students gain the maximum knowledge possible.

Student Responsibilities:

Treat your fellow students with respect.

Be straightforward and “upfront” in your dealings with the instructor.

Treat the instructor with respect and the instructor will do the same for you

(turn off cell phones, don’t talk when the instructor is talking, don’t be disruptive,

etc.)

Do not use the following statements: “I need to get a good grade in this class.” “Is

there any extra credit I can do?” “Will this be on the exam?”

If you come in for extra help, you need to be prepared properly. Do not expect the

instructor to re-lecture the information to you.

Learn and have fun.

Tentative Schedule:

8/22: Syllabus day; Introductions and explain syllabus

8/24: Lecture 1: Health and Exercise in America

8/29: Lecture 1: Health and Exercise in America (continued)

Lecture 2: The Meaning of Physical Fitness

8/31: Lecture 2: The Meaning of Physical Fitness (continued)

Lecture 3: Before you Start Exercising

9/5: No class (Labor day)

9/7: Lecture 3: Before you Start Exercising

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(Bring Fitness Testing Instructions)

9/12: Kin Fitness Testing (meet at the Student Recreation Center in the Northwest

corner of lower jogging track.)

Note: 1. You will need a working student ID to gain entrance to the student

recreation center.

2. Dress for activity

Homework: Fill out fitness tracking exercises for modified workouts. DUE: September 14

9/14: KIN fitness testing continued Meet in classroom

Note: Dress for activity & Bring Fitness Tracking Instructions

9/19: KIN Fitness Testing Continued Meet in classroom

Note: Dress for activity

Review for midterm Exam 1

9/21: Midterm Exam 1 (Lectures 1-3)

9/26: Lecture 4: Flexibility

Kin Fitness Testing Summary Pt. 1 due

9/28: Lecture 4: Flexibility (continued)

Lecture 5: Cardiorespiratory Fitness

10/3: Lecture 5: Cardiorespiratory Fitness (continued)

10/5: Fitness day (meet at Student Recreation center in NW corner of lower

jogging track).

Note: 1. You will need a working student ID to gain entrance to the REC

center.

2. Dress for activity

10/10: No class (Fall Break)

10/12: Lecture 5: Cardiorespiratory fitness (continued)

Lecture 6: Body Composition

10/17: Lecture 6: Body Composition

Lecture 7: Muscle Strength and Endurance

10/19: Fitness Day (meet at Student Recreation center in NW corner of lower

jogging track).

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Note: 1. you will need a working student Id to gain entrance to the Rec

center.

2. Dress for activity

10/24: Lecture 7: Muscle Strength and Endurance (continued)

Lecture 8: Skill-related Fitness

10/26: Lecture 8: Skill-related Fitness (continued)

Review for Midterm exam 2

10/31: Lecture 8: Skill-related Fitness (continued)

Review for Midterm exam 2

11/2: Midterm Exam 2 (Lectures 4-8)

11/7: Fitness Day (meet at Student Recreation center in NW corner of lower

jogging track.)

Note: 1. You will need a working Student ID to gain entrance to the

Student Recreation Center.

2. Dress for activity

11/9: Lecture 9: Implementing an Exercise Program

11/14: Lecture 9: Implementing an Exercise Program (continued)

Lecture 10: Nutrition, Health, and Physical Performance

11/16: Kin Fitness Testing (meet at Student Recreation center in NW corner of lower

jogging track.)

Note: 1. You will need a working Student ID to gain entrance to the

Student Recreation Center.

2. Dress for activity

11/21: Kin Fitness Testing (continued) Meet in classroom

Note: 1. Dress for activity

2. Fitness Summary and Chart Due (NO LATES WILL BE

ACCEPTED)

11/23: No class (Thanksgiving break)

11/28: Kin Fitness Testing Continued Meet in classroom

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Note: dress for activity

Lecture 10 : Nutrition, Health, and Physical Performance (continued)

11/30 Fitness Day (meet at Student Recreation center in NW corner of lower

jogging track.)

Note: 1. You will need a working Student ID to gain entrance to the

Student Recreation Center.

2. Dress for activity

12/5: Lecture 10: Nutrition, Health, and Physical Performance (continued)

Lecture 11: Stress Management and Mental Health

Fitness Summary Part 2 due

12/7: Lecture 11: Stress Management and Mental Health (continued)

Complete Kin 101 Survey in class and REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM

12/12-12/16 Final exam week! Time/Place: TBA

IMPORTANT DATES *

Semester Class Begins …………………………………………….08/22/2016

Last day to add a class (without Dean’s signature): ……………….08/28/2016

Last day to withdraw from University with full refund: …………...09/02/2016

Last day to drop a full term course for a credit/refund …………….09/04/2016

Deadline to apply to graduate at the end of the term ……………….09/16/2016

Last day to drop a full term course (W grade, no refund) ………….10/30/2016

Final examinations: …………………………………………12/12–12/16/2016

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webpage http://registrar.siu.edu/

FALL SEMESTER HOLIDAYS

Labor Day 09/05/2016

Fall Break 10/08—10/11/2016

Veterans Day 11/11/2016

Thanksgiving Vacation 11/23—11/27/2016

WITHDRAWAL POLICY ~ Undergraduate only

Students who officially register for a session may not withdraw merely by the stopping of

attendance. An official withdrawal form needs to be initiated by the student and processed by the

University. For the proper procedures to follow

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http://registrar.siu.edu/students/withdraw.html

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An INC is assigned when, for reasons beyond their control, students engaged in passing work are

unable to complete all class assignments. An INC must be changed to a completed grade within

one semester following the term in which

the course was taken, or graduation, whichever occurs first. Should the student fail to complete

the course within the time period designated, that is, by no later than the end of the semester

following the term in which the course was

taken, or graduation, whichever occurs first, the incomplete will be converted to a grade of F and

the grade will be computed in the student's grade point average. For more information please

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students receiving a letter grade

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