KERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT – CERRO COSO COLLEGE

PHED C101 COURSE OUTLINE OF RECORD

  1. DISCIPLINE AND COURSE NUMBER:
    PHED C101
  2. COURSE TITLE:
    Introduction to Kinesiology
  3. SHORT BANWEB TITLE:
    Intro to Kines.
  4. COURSE AUTHOR:
    Locke, William N.
  5. COURSE SEATS:
    -
  6. COURSE TERMS:
    70 = Fall; 30 = Spring; 50 = Summer
  7. CROSS-LISTED COURSES:
  8. PROPOSAL TYPE:
    CC Course Revision
  9. START TERM:
    70 = Fall, 2012
  10. C-ID:
  11. CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:
    This course examines the history and trends in physical education, kinesiology, fitness, and sport. Areas covered include an orientation to major subfields such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor learning, sport sociology, and exercise psychology. The course also explores available career opportunities and pathways in the areas of allied health, sport, fitness, physical therapy, teaching, and coaching.
  12. GRADING METHOD

    Default:
    S = Standard Letter Grade
    Optional:
    P = Pass/No Pass
  13. TOTAL UNITS:
    3
  14. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS / UNITS & HOURS:

    Method
    Min Units
    Min Hours
    Lecture
    3
    54
    Lab
    0
    0
    Activity
    0
    0
    Open Entry/Open Exit
    0
    0
    Volunteer Work Experience
    0
    0
    Paid Work Experience
    0
    0
    Non Standard
    0
    0
    Non-Standard Hours Justification:
  15. REPEATABILITY

    Type:
    Non-Repeatable Credit
  16. MATERIALS FEE:
    No
  17. CREDIT BY EXAM:
    No
  18. CORE MISSION APPLICABILITY:
    UC Transfer;Associate Degree Applicable (AA/AS);CSU Transfer
  19. STAND-ALONE:
    No
  20. PROGRAM APPLICABILITY

    Required:
    Kinesiology for Transfer (AA Degree Program)
    Physical Education (AA Degree Program)
    Elective:
  21. GENERAL EDUCATION APPLICABILITY

    Local:
    IGETC:
    CSU:
    CSU GE Area E: Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development = E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development;
    UC Transfer Course:
    CSU Transfer Course:
  22. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to

    1. Describe the historical, ethical, and philosophical foundations of Kinesiology.
    2. Analyze the fundamental concepts of basic human movements.
    3. Identify the importance of physical activity in daily life and its implications for the discipline of Kinesiology.
    4. Discuss the relationship between performance in the movement forms of sport, dance, and exercise and the conceptual foundations of the sub-disciplines.
    5. Identify the pathways and requirements for career opportunities in the realm of Kinesiology.
  23. REQUISITES

    Advisory:
    Reading - 1 Level Prior to Transfer
    Writing - 1 Level Prior to Transfer
  24. DETAILED TOPICAL OUTLINE:

    Lecture:

    I.        Introduction to Kinesiology and Physical Activity

    a.  Focus of Kinesiology

     1. Developing an understanding

     2. Skilled movements

    b.  Physical Activity

     1. Exercise types

     2. Exertion

    II.      Experiencing physical activity

    a. The spheres of physical activity experience

    1. Self-sufficiency

    2. Self-expression

                3. At work

                4. Education

                5. Leisure

                6. Health

                7. Competition

    b. The importance of physical activity experiences

                1. Types and amounts of performance experiences

                2. Impact of quality and quantity on physical activity

                3. Critical components of physical activity

                4. Impact of heredity and life experiences

    c.   The importance of subjective experiences

                1. Truths regarding sports and exercise

                2. Components of subjective experiences

                3. Intrinsic and extrinsic approaches

                4. Factors impacting our enjoyment of physical activity

     

    III.    Scholarly study of physical activity

    a.    Philosophy of physical activity

                1. Introduction to philosophic thinking

                2. Basic research methods in physical activity

                3. History of physical activity

                4. History of Kinesiology

    5. Sociology of physical activity

    b.    Motor behavior

                1. Role of the motor behaviorist

                2. Basic research strategies

                3. Elementary principles of motor behavior

                4. Developmental motor learning and control

    c..    Sport and exercise psychology

                1. Goals of sport/exercise psychology

                2. Relationship of sport psychology and Kinesiology

                3. History of exercise psychology

                4. Review of basic psychological concepts

    d.     Biomechanics of physical activity

    1. Purpose of biomechanics

    2. Basic research methods

    3. History

    4. Examples of current studies

    e.    Physiology of physical activity

                1.  Purposes of Physiology

                2.  Overview of basic concepts of Physiology

                3.  Historical perspective          

     

    IV.   Practicing a profession in physical activity

    a.    Becoming a professional

                1. Personal values and professional conduct

                2. Qualifications for a career

                3. Ethical dilemmas

    b.    Careers in health and fitness

                1. Health and fitness professions

                2. Health and fitness settings

                3. Marketplace trends and opportunities

                4. Certification and continuing education

                5. Bachelors/Masters degrees?

    c.    Careers in therapeutic exercise

                1. Therapeutic Exercise Settings

                2. Examples of professions in therapeutic exercise

                3. Qualifications

                4. Opportunities for employment

    d.    Teaching physical education

                1. Overview of the teaching profession

                2. Certification

                3. Examine what effective teachers do

                4. Teaching settings

                5. Professional roles

                6. Preparing for a career

                7. Prospects and opportunities

    e.     Sport management

                1. The profession

                2. Job settings

                3. Professional roles

                4. Career preparation

     

     

  25. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION--Course instructional methods may include but are not limited to

    1. Discussion;
    2. Group Work;
    3. In-class writing;
    4. Instruction through examination or quizzing;
    5. Lecture;
    6. Peer analysis, critique & feedback;
    7. Presentations (by students);
    8. Project-based learning;
    9. Written work;
  26. OUT OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS: Out of class assignments may include but are not limited to

    Readings - Assigned readings from the course textbook. example: "read pages 65 - 94. Be prepared to critically discuss the impact and importance of physical activity." Research Paper - a 1000 word essay analyzing "physical activity and its relationship to injury and efficiency in the workplace environment". Students will be expected to provide a minimum of three outside references.
  27. METHODS OF EVALUATION: Assessment of student performance may include but is not limited to

    Exams and quizzes – five subjective exams and five objective quizzes. Each is worth 5% of final course grade.

    Development of a personal portfolio that describes the pathways and requirements for their own selected career..

    Student presentation - a five minute oral presentation (accompanying materials - power point slides, handout materials prepared by the student, etc. are permitted). Topic must be approved by the instructor. Presentation content, style, and accuracy will be graded by class members.



  28. TEXTS, READINGS, AND MATERIALS: Instructional materials may include but are not limited to

    Textbooks
    Hoffman, S. J.. (2009) Introduction to Kinesiology, 3rd Edition,, Human Kinetics
    Manuals
    Periodicals
    Software
    Other
  29. METHOD OF DELIVERY:
    Online with some required face-to-face meetings (“Hybrid”);iTV – Interactive video = Face to face course with significant required activities in a distance modality ;Online (purely online no face-to-face contact) ;Other;Face to face;Online course with on ground testing;
  30. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    Physical Education (Masters Required);
  31. APPROVALS:

    Origination Date
    03/02/2012
    Last Outline Revision
    04/20/2012
    Curriculum Committee Approval
    04/20/2012
    Board of Trustees
    06/14/2012
    State Approval
    UC Approval
    50 = Summer 2000
    UC Approval Status
    Approved
    CSU Approval
    50 = Summer 2000
    CSU Approval Status
    Approved
    IGETC Approval
    IGETC Approval Status
    CSU GE Approval
    CSU GE Approval Status