ENS 210

Introduction to Kinesiology

Melissa Fletcher, M.S.
 Department of Exercise & Nutritional Sciences
 Phone: 619-594-4992

Office: ENS 223
 Office hours: Tue, 11:30 – 1:30; Wed 1:30 - 2:30

E-mail address: fletche1@mail.sdsu.edu

Overview and development of a basic philosophy and background in Exercise Science.

Required Text and Materials:

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Housh, T.J., Housh, D.J. & Johnson, G.O. (Eds.) (2002). Introduction to Exercise Science (2nd ed.). San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings. (Available at SDSU Bookstore)

Access to the World Wide Web and Blackboard (https//blackboard.sdsu.edu)

 

5 Scantrons -- ParSCORE (red form); 1 wide enrollment form (for Quiz 1, 4 narrow forms (for Quizzes 2-5)

 

 

What will I need in order to access the Blackboard?

You'll need:

  • Access to a computer - either Macintosh or Windows operating system is OK.
  • Access to the Internet and the World Wide Web .
  • A current e-mail account.  It is the student's responsibility to update his/her e-mail address with the university.  If your e-mail is not current with SDSU, you will not receive important e-mails regarding this course.  To do this, go to www.sdsu.edu/e-services and follow the prompts.

 

Students are strongly urged to check Blackboard at least twice a week for Announcements.

 

 

Course Goals:

This course is designed for first year and transfer students interested in exercise science professions. More specifically, this course should constitute the introductory course for the student majoring in Kinesiology. Effective Fall, 1998, students must earn a grade of C or better in this course to be eligible to enroll in SDSU upper division courses in the major (ENS 303, 304, and 306).

The goals of the course include the following:

  1. To aid prospective majors in their career choices
  2. To introduce students to fields closely related to the Exercise Science, such as physical education (teacher education), fitness, physical therapy, and athletic training
  3. To introduce students to degree programs offered by the Department of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences at San Diego State University
  4. To introduce students to historical perspectives and current issues in the field of Exercise Science
  5. To introduce students to key events and concepts in the evolution of Exercise Science as a discipline and as a profession

Course Objectives:

At the completion of the course, each student will be able to:

  1. Explain the relationships between lifestyle and the importance of a professional in exercise science being an effective role model for health, fitness, leadership, and ethical character.
  2. Identify the areas of study in kinesiology and their relationships to one another and other fields.
  3. Engage in career development activities emphasizing self-selection within, into, or away from an exercise science profession.
  4. Identify and explain career opportunities available to persons with exercise science competencies and degrees.
  5. Identify the influence of key historical persons and events upon the evolution of exercise science and sport.

 

 

 

Activities, Requirements, and Grading:

  1. This course is organized as a series of lectures, guest speakers, text book readings, website readings and class assignments. Students are expected to attend all classes in order to maximize learning and earn maximum points.
  2. There will be five quizzes during the semester, totaling 150 points. Quizzes will be developed from both the lectures and the readings. Students are expected to attend class on the designated quiz dates to be eligible for full credit.  Students missing scheduled quizzes will be subject to point deductions.  Only written legal or medical documentation will be considered to avoid deductions.  No make ups will be allowed after one week of the posted quiz dates.
  3. There will be five written assignments: four will be completed in class (“RDRs” – Read, Discuss, Respond) and one will be submitted on Blackboard (creating a Home page).  Assignments will be announced and unannounced.  Each assignment is worth 10 points.  More details will be given in class and/or posted on Blackboard.  Students missing class will not be eligible to make up the missed in-class assignments.
  4. Grading will be derived according to the following standards (total points available = 200):
    • A = 180-200 points (90%)
    • B = 160-179 points (80%)
    • C = 140-159 points (70%)
    • D = 120-139 points (60%)
    • F = less than 119 points

***Grades are not negotiable***

5.  Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty is not tolerated in this class. Examples of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, looking at cheat notes during an examination, copying the answers of another student, copying the outside work of another student, using work from previous semesters, etc. Work revealing academic dishonesty will receive a grade of zero (0) and a written report documenting the dishonesty will be submitted for inclusion in the SDSU student file.