Introduction to Kinesiology Syllabus

KNPR 101: Introduction to Kinesiology

OFFICE: O-104

INSTRUCTOR: Tom Nilles

PHONE: (714) 564-6911                                                                                     

COURSE #: 65016

EMAIL: nilles_tom@sac.edu

ROOM: rsccd.instructure.com

OFFICE HOURS: Monday: 5:00 pm-7:00 pm, Tuesday & Thursday: 10:15 am-10:45 am

Course Syllabus:  Download Syllabus

Meet Your Instructor:  

My name is Tom Nilles, and welcome to the course!  A little background on me, I have a degree in Psychology with and emphasis in Sports Performance from U.C. Davis and a Masters Degree in Kinesiology from St. Mary's College of California.  I am a proponent of  the mind-body relationship and believe that one cannot exist without the other and only together can I reach my full potential.  I actively continue to learn and seek ways to be better in all facets of my life and hopefully these tenets will come across to you in this course.  I played collegiate baseball and had the shortest professional career...ever.  I have completed four Ironman distance triathlons, but only started doing them because I wanted to see if I could (I did zero distance training when I was an athlete).  I am the Head Baseball Coach here at Santa Ana College and have worked at several other Colleges along the way.  Most importantly, I am a graduate of a California Community College, just like I hope you are one day, if not already.  I attended Laney College in Oakland, California and loved every minute of my experience there.

Course Description:

This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary approach to the study of human movement. An overview of the importance of sub-disciplines in kinesiology will be discussed along with career opportunities in the areas of teaching, coaching, allied health, and fitness professions. CSU/UC

Textbook Information:  

Hoffman, S.J., ed. Introduction to Kinesiology: Studying Physical Activity. (4th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2013.

Course Learning Objectives: 

• Discuss the importance of physical activity in daily life and the implications of this for the discipline of kinesiology.
• Describe the rationale for a discipline of kinesiology, how it is structured, and the types of knowledge studied by its scholars and applied in professional practice.
• Evaluate the integrative nature of the field of kinesiology.
• Express the nature and demands of professional occupations, the career options available to students graduating from departments of kinesiology, and the necessary qualifications.
• Identify the structure and sub-disciplines within the department of kinesiology.

Student Learning Objectives:  

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to do the following: 

1. Students will be able to discuss the importance of physical activity in daily life and the implications for Kinesiology-related career opportunities.
2. Students will be able to express the nature and demands of Kinesiology-related occupations and compare and contrast the career options available to students graduating from departments of Kinesiology.
3. Students will be able to compare and contrast the many sub-disciplines of Kinesiology.

Course Content:

1. Unit 1: Introduction to the Discipline
1. Introduction to Kinesiology and Physical Activity – ch1
2. The Spheres of Physical Activity – ch 2
3. The Importance of Physical Activity – ch 3
4. The Importance of Subjective Experiences in Physical Activity - ch 4
2. Unit 2:  Scholarly Study
1. Philosophy of Physical Activity – ch 5
2. History of Physical Activity – ch 6
3. Sociology of Physical Activity – ch 7
4. Motor Behavior – ch 8
5. Sport and Exercise Psychology – ch 9
6. Biomechanics of Physical Activity – ch 10
7. Physiology of Physical Activity – ch 11
3. Unit 3:  Careers in Kinesiology
1. Becoming a Physical Activity Professional – ch 12
2. Careers in Health and Fitness – ch 13
3. Careers in Therapeutic Exercise – ch14
4. Careers in Teaching – ch 15
5. Careers in Coaching and Sport Instruction – ch 16
6. Careers in Sport Management – ch 17

Course Evaluation

90-100% = A

80-89% =   B

70-79% =   C

60-69% =   D

0-59% =     F

Course Site

Our course can be accessed on the RSCCD Canvas webpage. You can access our Canvas course from this site from home, the library or the student labs at SAC.  There is also a Canvas mobile app for both Android and iOS if you choose to download it (standard data usage fees will apply).  When you have officially enrolled in the class and the course has been made available to students, you will have access on the Canvas site.  It is your responsibility as a student to monitor the Canvas course and complete all assignments in a timely manner.  Students are expected to log into the course at lease every two days.

COMMUNICATION:

Personal Correspondence:

The primary course of communication for personal questions or concerns will be through the inbox found in the course page.  Be sure to include your full name as it appears on the class roster, the name and section number for the class that you are writing about and the subject of your inquiry in the subject line (e.g. John Doe, KNPR-101-65016, Quiz #5 question). 

In general, I will respond to emails within 24 hours between Monday 8 am and Friday 4 pm if they have all the required information in the subject line.  Emails received over the weekend will be answered on Monday.  Emails that do not have the correct information in the subject line could be delayed.

COURSE QUESTIONS:

For general questions about assignments, course content or other similar, non-personal matters please check “General Course Questions” found in our Canvas course page in the discussion board.  If the answer to your question cannot be found on the discussion board, please post your question there.  I will check the board at least once a day to post answers to questions during the school week.

DEADLINES:

All assignments, online quizzes and discussion boards must be completed and submitted by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. in order to receive full credit unless otherwise noted.  I will NOT accept late work unless discussed and agreed upon prior to the due date of the assignment(s).

 Plagiarism and Academic Honesty Policy

Students at Santa Ana College are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors. To falsify the results of one’s research, to steal the words or ideas of another, or to cheat on an examination, corrupts the essential process by which knowledge is advanced. Academic dishonesty is seen as an intentional act of fraud, in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another without authorization, or uses unauthorized materials or fabricated information in any academic exercise. As institutions, we also consider academic dishonesty to include forgery of academic documents, intentionally impeding or damaging the academic work of others, assisting other students in acts of dishonesty or coercing students into acts of dishonesty.  Any student caught participating in any of the fore mentioned activities will receive a zero on that assignment and I reserve the right to pursue further sanctions with Santa Ana College.  You should familiarize yourself with the Academic Honesty Policy (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. of Santa Ana College and contact me if you have any further questions.

Attendance & Participation Policy

Attendance for this course in mandated by the state.  A student may be administratively dropped from this class as a no-show if they do not complete the “first assignments,” which can be found in the course information module, by the due date (2/17/19 at 11:59 p.m.). Students that do not participate in the class discussion board will be considered “absent” and may be dropped from the course for excessive absence (which is two consecutive weeks of non-participation as observed by the instructor). 

No Show Drop:

For this course, the student must complete the following assignments by Sunday 2/17/19 at 11:59 p.m. or they will be dropped as a “No Show”:

1. Send your instructor an email from the inbox link found in the Canvas Global Navigation Menu with the following in the subject: KNPR 101-YOUR NAME (as it appears on the class roster).
2. Read the syllabus and complete the course orientation quiz.
3. Post a new thread in the week 1 discussion board, "Meet & Greet.  Follow the instructions listed and make sure to reply to TWO of your classmates.

Noteworthy:

• It is the student’s responsibility to drop all classes in which he/she is no longer participating
• It is the student’s responsibility to drop all classes in which he/she is no longer attending
• It is the instructor’s discretion to withdraw a student after the add/drop deadline, as stated in the course schedule, you will receive a letter grade after the deadline.
• If you have an emergency please communicate with me so that we can make arrangements if I see fit.

Students With Disabilities

Your success in this course is important to me.  Santa Ana College and I are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all individuals with disabilities.  If you have a disability that may have some impact on your ability to do well in this course, I encourage you to speak with me as soon as possible.   Also, please contact Disabled Student Programs & Services (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. so that we can all collaborate on your classroom accommodations in a timely manner.  DSP&S (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.is located in VL-204 and their phone number is 714-564-6264.  The DSP&S (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. office requires documentation of your disability in order to receive reasonable accommodations.  If you do not have documentation they will work with you to acquire it.  I look forward to supporting you to meet your learning goals.