Time and Place:
1:40 PM-2:55 PM, Room 111, Silcox Center for Physical Education and Health

Instructor:
Dr. Tom Langley

Office Hours:
M and W 2:00 PM-5:00 PM (other times are available by appointment)

Office:
Silcox Center for Physical Education and Health, Room 319

Phone and E-mail
953-5558 (Dept. secretary);    953-8249 (office)
langleyt@cofc.edu

Prerequisites:
None.  PEHD 201 is a prerequisite for all 300 and 400 level PEHD courses.  300 and 400 level HEAL courses do not have PEHD 201 as a prerequisite.

Grading:
A, B+, B, C+, C, D, and F.

Course Description:
This section of PEHD 201 is a required introductory course for physical education majors in the exercise science concentration.  Content will include a study of history, principles, objectives, philosophy, current trends and issues, and literature related to the professions associated with exercise science.

Textbook:
Introduction to Exercise Science (2001), Stanley P. Brown.  Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins Publishers.

Additional References:   Physical Activity and Health: The Surgeon General's Report, 1996.
                                       Healthy People 2010: Goals and Objectives

Professional Associations:
       Umbrella Ogranizations
American College of Sport Medicine
The National Strength and Conditioning Association
     Specific Subdiscipline Organizations
National Athletic Trainers' Association
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
American Society of Biomechanics
North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
      Organizations with related interests
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
American Society of Exercise Physiologists
 American Physical Therapy Association
 American Occupational Therapy Association
 Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
 American Nursing Association
American Council on Exercise
American Dietetic Association

     Governmental Organizations
Center for Disease Control
National Institutes of Health

"When you become a professional in any area related to sport, fitness, or exercise science, you must think critically about the issues related to your professional endeavors.  Other people will expect you to have the knowledge and the ability to analyze issues differently than laypersons do.  Put simply, you will be expected to know and do things that nonprofessionals do not know and cannot do.  To fulfill the expectations people have for you as a professional, you must know something of both the history of events and the philosophical positions that have characterized your profession.  You will, of course, develop your own philosophy, but you should develop it critically, with respect for competing points of view.  Your professional philosophy is not just your opinion; it is a coherent way of looking at your professional world, informed by an understanding of the events that have led to the current state of affairs."  Daryl Siedentop (1997).

Course Objectives:
Educational opportunities within the course are designed to prepare the student to:
           1. understand the philosophical concepts of exercise science by
            a.  identifying various traditional philosophies and explaining how each applies to the field,
            b.  writing and explaining a working definition of exercise science in general and a designated subfield in particular, and
            c.  writing a personal philosophy based on future career goals and ethical standards;
            2.  develop an historical foundation as a basis for current developments in the field by
            a.  describing the major contributions of various disciplines,
            b.  identifying historic leaders in the profession, and describing their contributions to the field, and
            c.  relating reasons for understanding the history of exercise science  to the current status of the field;
            3.  Relate exercise science to physical activity and health in society
            4.  Identify professional associations and governing bodies related to exercise science and describe their roles within the various subdisciplines of exercise science through licensure and certification,
            5.  Identify the various subdisciplines of exercise science and describe the content and scientific foundations upon which each is based.
            6.  Relate the content and scientific foundations of each subdiscipline of exercise science to their use in a variety of exercise science professions.

Course Requirements:
10%, Professional Activities; 30%, Outside assignments and First Aid; 20%, In class assignments and presentations;40%, Tests.

Each student must give me his/her e-mail address.  Please make this the e-mail you check most often--either your personal e-mail or the Edisto account assigned to you by the College.  Do not give this to me in class.  Send it to my e-mail address by Sept. 8th, 2004, along with the following information:
                           -name
                           -current local mailing address and current local phone number (please upgrade these by e-mail if
                             they change during the semester),
                           -major (and concentration or professional area if applicable).  (If you have not yet declared a major,
                             please give me the name of the major and concentration or professional area you are considering.)
                           -number of semester hours earned to this point and expected date of graduation.
                           -if you are a transfer student, please give me the name of the institution(s) you are transferring from
                             and the name of your major at that (those) institutions if you had declared a major.

Description of Projects:

1.  Class attendance and participation:  you begin with 50 points in this area.  Points will be deducted as described in the Attendance Policy below.
2.  First Aid/CPR:  If you are currently certified in First Aid and CPR through the American Red Cross or other certifying agency, you have 25 points.  If you are not certified, you must be certified no later than Nov. 23rd, 2004, if you are to receive points for this class.  A schedule of times and fees for local certifying agencies will be provided.
3.  Oral presentation:  Each student will be given 3-4 minutes to make an oral presentation as to how his/her professional area of interest is associated with exercise science and how that association will benefit those persons he/she will directly serve as a professional.  Your presentation should include your personal perception of your desired professional area and examples of how you envision yourself taking part in the profession.  Your presentation will be presented in a professional manner--dressed appropriately and with a professional carriage.  An outline of the presentation showing its main points is to be turned in prior to your presentation.  Presentations will be scheduled during the month of November.  50 points.
4.  Professional Activities: You must make a commitment to some professional activity for the semester.  Following are some examples:
-join the Sport Medicine Club, attend all meetings, and work on club projects.  Your participation and attendance will be verified by the club roster and attendance sheets from the meetings.
-become a student member of a state, regional, or national exercise science professional organization.  These organizations are listed above.
-serve as a volunteer in health promotion/exercise related activities during the semester.  For one time events, you must volunteer for at least three events (road runs and walks for health causes, heath fairs, blood drives, Jump Rope for Heart, etc.)   Your participation must be documented by a signature and phone number of a contact person who can verify your participation.
-serve as a volunteer in a specific professional area--physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, sport medicine, etc.  You must volunteer for an average of two hours per week for a minimum of 6 weeks.  Your participation for this activity must be verified prior to and following your participation by a descripiton of your duties, the signature of a person who can verify your participation, and that person's phone number.   
You are to choose your involvement area no later than Sept. 16, 2004, and turn in a written statement on that date indicating your plans.  You might want to indicate a primary plan and a back-up plan.  50 points.
5. Article critiques:  50 points--2 critiques at 25 points each.  You are responsible for reading one article in your professional area of interest and one in any of the other exercise science professional areas and writing a one page, typed critique on the article.  The critique will include (1) a brief summary of the article and (2) a critical analysis of the content (its presentation and value) of the article.  Include the title of the article, author, source and page number as a bibliographical entry at the end of the article.  Articles must be from two different professional journals.  Examples of journals available in our library are Physician and Sports Medicine, Journal of Sports Psychology, Journal of Sports Medicine, Research Quarterly, Athletic Training,  Journal of Nutrition Education, and Nutrition Reviews.  Additional journals are available at the MUSC library.  Grades will be based on content and composition.  On your paper, be sure to identify the professional area your chosen article addresses.  Due dates: Article #1 - Oct. 7, Article #2 - Nov. 18.
6.  Student Portfolio:  75 points.  During the semester you will develop an individual portfolio containing:
-the PEHD 201 syllabus,
-your resume, (a resume packet can be obtained from Career Services in the Lightsey Conference Center basement, Rm B23--that's under the book store)
-your philosophy of exercise science as a discipline,
-statement of professional goals and plans for the next five years,
-report on an interview with a professional in your professional interest area,
-the results of your physical fitness test, the assessment of that test,  and a projected plan for 
improving or maintaining your fitness level.  
-a description of any professional activity in which you participated during the course of the semester and its value (or lack thereof) to you as a future professional,
-any other PEHD 201 assignment you choose to include, and
-any other items designated by the instructor throughout the semester.
The portfolio must be submitted electronically with designated sections as follows:is to be submitted in two forms:  syllabus, resume, philosophy, five-year goals, interview, fitness test results/outline, professional activity description, and other assignments.  Due date for the Portfolio:  Dec. 2, 2004.

Evaluation Scale:
A =    448 (90%)  and above        C =  348-372 (70%-74%)
B+ =  423-447 (85%-89%)           D =  323-347 (65%-69%)
B =    398-446 (80%-84%)           F = 322 (64%) and below
C+ =  373-397 (75%-79%)

Evaluation  Criteria:
1.  Cumulative final                                                                                                                     100
2.  Quizzes--given at varying intervals coveringspecific material                                      100
3.  Class Participation (surveys, opinion responses, etc.)                                                        50
4.  Journal Article Critiques (25 pts. ea.)                                                                                    50
5.  Professional activities                                                                                                              50
6.  Portfolio (resume=10, philosophy=10, statement of goals=10, interview report=10,
     professional activity description=10, fitness outline=10, overall organization=15)   75
7.  First Aid/CPR Certification                                                                                                    25
8.  Oral presentation plus written outline                                                                                  50
TOTAL POINTS                                                                                                                           500
 

Course Content:
            Unit 1:  Exercise Science as a Profession
            A. 1.  What is a profession?
                 2.   Certification and Licensure
                 3.  Professional Organizations
            B.  Required Readings
                 Course Text, Chapters 7, 5,  and 3.

Unit 2:  Historical Perspectives of Physical Education as a Profession
A.  1.  Early Influences
      2.  Consolidation and Specialization
      3.  Changing Philosophies
B.  Required Readings
     Course Text, Chapters 1 and 2

Unit 3:  Physiologic Knowledge Base.
A.  1.  Exercise Physiology: Basic concepts and philosophies
      2.  Clinical Exercise Physiology: Basic concepts and philosophies
B.  Required Readings
     Course Text, Chapters 8 and 11.

Unit 4:  Health and Fitness Knowledge Base
A.  1.  Physical Activity Epidemiology
      2.  Sports Nutrition
B.  Required Readings
     Course Text, Chapters 10 and 9

Unit 5:  Sports Medicine and Kinesiologic Knowledge Base
A. 1.  Biomechanics
     2.  Athletic Training
 B.  Required Readings
      Course Text, Chapters 12, 13, and 14.

Unit 6:  Behavioral Knowledge Base
 A.  1.  Exercise and Sports Psychology
       2.  Motor Behavior
 B.  Required Readings
       Course Text, Chapters 15 and 16

                               Learning Activities:  Lecture and question answer session.
                               _________________________________

                               Date:   Aug. 26

                               A.  Class Introductions
                               B.  "Why Exercise Science?"

                               Learning Activities:  Individual presentations and lecture.
                               _________________________________

                               Date:  Aug. 31, Sept. 2, 7, 9, 14

                               A.  Introduction to Unit I
                               B.  Exercise Science as a Profession
                               C.  Associated Career Fields and Professional Organizations
                               D.  Credentialing and licensing

                               Exercise Science as a Profession
                               Certification and Licensure
                               Issues in Exercise Science
                               Sample Course of Study
                               Professional Opportunities

                               Learning Activities:  Lecture, small group and class discussion, written responses, guest speakers,
                               visits to various learning stations in the Silcox Center, overheads
                               Professional Interview Report due:  Sept. 9th
                                __________________________________

                                Date:  Sept. 16, 21, 23, 28.

                               A.  Introduction to Unit II--Historical Perspectives.
                               B.  What is a discipline?
                               C.  Exercise in Society

                        Historical Perspectives
                               Resume

                               Learning Activities:  Lecture, small group and class discussion, written responses,  overheads                                Professional points plan due Sept 16th.
                               Initial resumes due on Sept. 23rd
                               __________________________________

                              Date:  Sept. 30, Oct. 5, 7, and 12.

                               A.  Introduction to Unit III-Physiologic Base
                               B.  Exercise Physiology
                               C.  Clinical Exercise Physiology

                               General content organization of exercise physiology
                               General Descriptions of Areas of Study
                               Exercise Across the Lifespan
                               Energy Forms
                               Cardiovascular System

                               Learning Activities:  Lecture, question and answer sessions, film, demonstration, individual
                                opinion/philosophical responses (written), guest speakers, visits to various learning stations in
                                the Silcox Center,
                               1st Article critique due Oct. 7th.
                               ___________________________________

                              Date:  Oct.  14, 21, 26, and 28

                               A.  Introduction to Unit IV-Health and Fitness Knowledge Base
                               B.  Physical Activity Epidemiology
                               C.  Sports Nutrition
                               Sport Nutrition

                               Learning Activities:  Lecture, question and answer sessions, self-testing, guest speakers, visits to
                               various learning stations in the Silcox Center.
                               Philosophy and  Presentation outlines due:  Nov. 9th
                               ____________________________________

                               Date:  Nov. 2 and 4

                               A.  Philosophy Presentations

                               Learning Activities:  Individual presentations, question and answer period.
                               Professional Goal Statement due: This assignment will be considered met with the                                        philosophy statement.
                              
                                _____________________________

                               Date:  Nov. 11, 16, and 18

                               A.  Unit V--Sports Medicine and Kinesiologic Base
                               B.  Biomechanics
                               C.  Athletic Training

                      Kinesiology

                               Learning Activities:  Lecture, question and answer sessions, film, demonstration, individual
                               opinion/philosophical responses (written), guest speakers, visits to various learning stations in
                               the Silcox Center.
                               Fitness Plan due date to be set upon return of fitness results.
                               2nd Article critique due Nov. 18th
                                __________________________________

                               Date:  Nov. 23, 30, and Dec. 2  

                               A.  Unit VI--Behavioral Knowledge Base
                               B.  Exercise and Sport Psychology
                               C.  Motor Behavior  

                               Learning Activities:  Lecture, question and answer sessions, film, demonstration, individual
                               opinion/philosophical responses (written), guest speakers, visits to various learning stations in
                               the Silcox Center.
                               Portfolios due on Dec. 2
                                _____________________________

                              Date:  Dec. 14
                              Final Exam, Noon-3:00PM

Attendance:  You have two unexcused cuts for the semester.  Otherwise, you are expected to be in class every day and you are expected to be prepared and ready to participate.  If your name is called to answer a question or to provide other information and you are not present or you are not prepared to answer, five points will be deducted from your participation grade if you have exceeded your unexcused cuts.  If there are in-class activities which require that something be completed and turned in and there is nothing turned in by a student, that student is considered to be absent on that day and will have five points deducted from his/her participation grade.  (Absences beyond your control are given consideration.)

Make-ups:  Make-up work is allowed at the discretion of the professor.  Only extenuating circumstances warrant a make-up.  It is the student's responsibility to see the instructor if he/she has missed any work.  Contact with the professor must be timely--as soon as you return to school after an absence or during an absence, if possible.

Extra Credit:  Extra credit work is not given for any reason at any time.

Honor System:  See the 2004-2005 Student Handbook (Academic Honor System).