PHYSICAL EDUCATION 301
SURVEY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH
Winter2009
Dr. David Suprak
/ Dr. Ralph Vernacchia / Rahmin Buckman (TA)Office: / Bond Hall 418F / Carver 104 / ET 269
Office Hours: / MW 12-2; F 10-11
or by appointment / MF 10-11; T, R 1-2:30
or by appointment / To be announced in class
Phone: / 650-4277 / 650-3514 / 650-7269
Email: / / /
Meeting Place for Class:VU 552Class Time: 2:00-2:50, MWF
Class web page: The course will be managed on two sites: 1) Dr. Chalmers’ web page ( and the course Blackboard site (where announcements and the Blackboard assignments are posted). You may also link to Dr. Chalmers’ web page through the course Blackboard site.
Required Text: Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th Edition), Softcover: ISBN: 1-55798-791-2.[1]
Course Description:
P.E. 301 is a course for declared physical education majors and is to be taken prior to most other courses in the major. Its purpose is to furnish future physical education professionals with an overview of the entire field of physical education and an understanding and demonstration of what skills and areas of expertise the profession feels majors should possess upon entering the field. In addition, skills and competencies necessary for success in the physical education program are presented.
Student Goals and Performance Objectives*:
The following areas of expertise and skills have been determined as necessary to be a successful physical education major and physical education professional. By the completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify location of selected materials in the library and reputable online sources, particularly those pertaining to physical education, health, and sport, and demonstrate how to find information on any given topic.
*Systematic Literature Search, Term Paper
- Demonstrate correct form and format for assignments in the Department of Physical Education, Health and Recreation.
*Systematic Literature Search, Term Paper
- Synthesize and present research on a selected topic.
*Term Paper, Debate
- Demonstrate an ability to effectively orally communicate thoughts concisely.
*Debate
- Demonstrate acceptable physical conditioning and attendance to perform within the major and profession.
*Professional Readiness Requirements
Unifying Theme of WoodringCollege of Education for K-12 Teacher Education Students: Thoughtful, knowledgeable, and effective educators for a diverse society.
Evaluation:
Test/Assignment / Points Available / Due DateBlackboard Assignment ‘APA Style’ / 3 / Friday 1/30
Systematic Literature Search (SLS) # / 24 / Monday 2/2
Last day to have term paper topic approved / N/A / Wednesday 2/18
Blackboard Assignment ‘Avoiding Plagiarism: Citing and Reporting Research Literature’ / 3 / Friday 2/20
Review of Literature Term Paper / 40 / Wednesday 2/25
The Term Paper will be submitted at the PEHR office on the due date BEFORE the start of class.
Debate / 20 / 2/18-3/13
Professional Readiness * / 5 / Friday February 13; Tuesday March 17
Attendance / 5 / Throughout term
All assignments are due at the START of class on the due date (except for the Blackboard assignments, which can be completed until midnight on the due date). All assignments are to be handed in to the instructor in the classroom, except for the Term Paper and the Blackboard assignments.
Students can view (& print) the evaluation scale used for the debate, as a supplement to the description of the assignment evaluations in the course outline. Grading scales are available near the bottom of the PE 301 web page.
Final Grade:
Updated:9/16/08Pg. 1
90-100 = A
87-89 = A-
84-86 = B+
80-83 = B
77-79 = B-
74-76 = C+
70-73 = C
67-69 = C-
64-66 = D+
60-63 = D
57-59 = D-
below 57 = F
Updated:9/16/08Pg. 1
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A Few Words on Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is defined in the Western course catalogue ( All students in this class are responsible for having read Appendix C of the Western catalogue: Academic Dishonesty Policy and Procedure.
You may also access information on plagiarism at the WWU Libraries site ( and a useful exercise for understanding how to avoid plagiarizing the work of others is also provided by WWU Libraries ( be sure to follow the link at the bottom of the page for a description of the answers to the questions provided).
The issue of plagiarism will also be discussed in the “How to write a term paper” lecture, but applies to all sections of the course. If you are unclear as to whether you are correctly presenting and citing the work of others, or are plagiarizing material, please review your original sources, the definitions of plagiarism cited above and your report draft, and bring these materials to your instructor for review if needed.
Course Requirements:
1.Systematic Literature Search
A topic will be assigned to the student. The topic should be written on the assignment packet which will be given the second or third class meeting. This assignment involves a systematic library search of the available literature in the topic area. Research procedures will be explained in class. This assignment must be typed; therefore the student should save a copy of the SLS assignment file to edit, from the link on the PE 301 web page. Reference citations for the assignment will be typed into this file, and printed for submission. Evaluation will be based upon appropriateness/relevance of sources, completeness of search, correct and complete APA formatting, and completeness and accuracy in answering questions. Note that the evaluation of the “appropriateness/relevance of sources” is not intended to indicate if these are the best sources for your term paper. The sources need only be related to your topic to satisfy the SLS requirement. You don’t have to use the sources cited in the SLS in your term paper. The web site you cite in the web search part of the SLS assignment must be a research quality web site as defined in the description of the term paper requirements on the next page. This assignment is due at the BEGINNING OF CLASSON THE DATE LISTED IN THE “EVALUATION” SECTION OF THE COURSE OUTLINE SUPPLEMENT. For each 24 hour period (one minute to 24 hours) it is late, the grade will be lowered 5 points.
Helpful Hints:
a. Do not delay the initiation of this assignment!
b. Put significant thought into your topic and search process. If you are complete in your research, you will not need to duplicate effort when writing the term paper.
c. Make a copy of your SLS before submitting to instructor.
d. Learn APA style now!
e. Visit the PE 301 web page for help with this assignment.
f. Complete the Blackboard Assignment ‘APA Style’ prior to completing the SLS assignment, as it will help with your understanding and proficiency of APA citation formatting style.
g. When you see a good citation in a computer search, print it out to keep, or better yet, save it to a disc as a file. Handwriting the details is very slow.
2.Review of the Literature Term Paper/Synthesis
After assignment of a topic, the student will review the literature on the topic area (using skills and expertise learned from the previous assignment). The student must review all professional literature on the topic, particularly current research, as opposed to books only. Using the research process explained in class, the student should complete a 5-6 page (not including reference pages or title page), double-spaced, typewritten review of the literature term paper, which should be a synthesis of all literature. Information regarding organization and format will be presented in class. Students will receive a review of literature term paper gradingsheet in class. This assignment is due at the BEGINNING OF CLASSON THE DATE LISTED IN THE “EVALUATION” SECTION OF THE COURSE OUTLINE SUPPLEMENT.
Paper Requirements
a. Students must follow APA guidelines when writing this paper!
b. When submitting the paper, ALL RESEARCH NOTES (whether hand-written or typed) MUST ACCOMPANY THE TERM PAPER IN ORDER TO OBTAIN CREDIT FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT. The order of the submitted materials is indicated on the grading sheet that will be distributed in class. Student should place all these materials in a sealable manila envelope. The topic approval form from the original systematic literature search and the grading sheet must be included, as well. A copy of all reference sources must be submitted, as well as all outlines, print-outs of 6 database searches, and the rough draft. Refer to the grading sheet for a detailed list of the submission requirements.
c. ANY PLAGIARISM WILL RESULT IN AUTOMATIC FAILURE IN THE COURSE! YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR READING APPENDIX D OF THE WWU BULLETIN SO THAT YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT IS CONSIDERED PLAGIARISM. Note that the most common form of inadvertent plagiarism is the use of the author’s actual words, even while providing a citation. If you use the author’s actual words, you must use quotation marks, in addition to providing a citation. But quotes are seldom or never used in scientific writing. So write in your OWN words, do not copy the author’s.
d. This paper must be turned in at (or before) the deadline! For each 24 hour period (one minute to 24 hours) it is late, the grade will be lowered 5points (12.5% of the total 40 points possible!).
e. The student should closely and carefully review the evaluation criteria.
f. The paper must be error-free (no mistakes in spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.). The grade will be lowered accordingly.
g. The paper must be 5 pages in length. Papers that are too long or too short will have grades lowered accordingly. The font should be 12 point Times or Times New Roman font, one inch margins should be used on all sides (top/bottom and right/left), double space throughout (not 1.5 line spacing).
h. THIS PAPER CANNOT COME FROM ANY OTHER COURSE, NOR CAN IT BE USED FOR ANOTHER COURSE ASSIGNMENT. IF THIS SHOULD OCCUR, THE STUDENT WILL FAIL THE COURSE.
i. The topic must be approved by the instructor no later than one week after the SLS assignment is returned. Approval form must accompany the paper.
j. Rules and hints for acceptable reference sources for your paper are as follows:
You must integrate 15 sources into this assignment. Talk with your instructors to receive guidance. All the references must be cited in APA style. Use the databases (& other sources) learned in the SLS assignment for your literature search, but note the restrictions below that define what forms of sources are and are not acceptable for a review of the literature.
- Peer reviewed journal articles should form the bulk of your references. These articles must be primary sources (original research articles), and not secondary sources (literature review articles).
- Electronic versions of peer reviewed journals are not considered to be web sites, they are considered peer reviewed journals.
- A maximum of two of your references may be highly reputable web sites. Web sites may only be national professional organizations (e.g., American Medical Association), government web sites (e.g., National Institutes of Health, Center for Disease Control), or nationally recognized non-profit health information source dedicated to a specific disease (e.g., American Heart Association, American Cancer Society). There are a sufficient number of these highly dependable web sites available that other web sources (even ones with MDs on editorial boards or as authors) are not acceptable. If in doubt, check your source with your instructor. See “Health Links – Part A” on Dr. Chalmers’ web site links page for links to quality web sites that meet the above criteria. Commercial web sites (ones ending in .com) are not allowed. Web sites that meet acceptable criteria will generally end in .org or .gov.
- Books, newspapers, general interest magazines, personal communications, discussion groups and encyclopedias are NOT acceptable references and must not be used.
- Cite only sources that you obtain and read completely. Do not use a reference that you only obtain the abstract for, as you may misinterpret or over-generalize the paper’s findings in your paper.
To cite a web site, go to the PE 301 web page, and select the link titled “APA citation of web sites” and follow the instructions there. Be sure to print the specific pages that you cite from a web page, as this will be required in your submission packet, along with print-outs of all other sources.
You must ensure that you provide a reference for all statements you make in your paper that are not your own original thought. Also, you must use the most up-to-date information available as your sources. Health information that is greater than 10-15 years old is likely out-of-date (Would you want your doctor or teacher to use only information that he/she learned 20 years ago and has not updated since? Staying current in our profession is crucial!).
k. The paper must be written in the appropriate tense.
Helpful Hints:
a. Do not delay the initiation of this assignment!
b. Take extensive notes in the lectures on how to write a review term paper. An outline of the notes for this set of lectures will be posted for you to print prior to class.
c. Have someone proof-read your paper.
d. Make a xerox copy of your paper before submitting to instructor.
e. Do not write in first person.
f. Follow an organized plan of research.
g. Be very clear on when and how to cite appropriately.
- Review examples of previous papers (available in main lobby of PEHR Department).
- Refer to the review of literature term paper grading sheet!
- Visit Dr. Chalmers’ web page with hints and suggestions for term paper submission: (or access from link on Dr. Chalmers' home page)
- If you require more than six interlibrary loan orders at once though the Wilson Library ILLiad system, then contact Jeff Purdue (). When you identify yourself as a PEHR major he will increase the limit of ILLiad orders you can place at once.
- Writing assistance may also be obtained from the WWU writing center:
THE WRITINGCENTER, WL 677, 650-3219
M-R 9-4; F 10-2; T,W,Sun., 8-10 p.m.
As a free resource for students, the WritingCenter welcomes writers engaged in the writing process. In various stages from brainstorming topics to polishing final drafts, writers may conference with our qualified writing assistants first to clarify ideas (thesis and organization) and then to identify patterns of error (grammar and punctuation). Services also include:
- Face-to-face response on course papers, essay exams, and applications/resumes.
- Written response to drafts submitted online.
- Web-based grammar practices.
- Specialized assistance for English as a Second Language (ESL) and learning disabled (LD) students.
- Books and handouts.
- Writers may call for an appointment or just drop by-in person or online.
Before you turn in your PE 301 term paper ensure you have done the following:
- Include the 1st stage outline, 2nd stage outline, 3rd stage outline, rough draft, final paper. Each of these items must be stapled (if > 1 page long) to keep it together.
- Include a copy of any source you cite. These must be grouped together in alphabetical order by the first author’s last name.
- Include your note cardsstapled to the front of the source paper.
- Include the signed topic approval from the original systematic literature search and the term paper grading sheet from this course outline.
- All the material you submit must be in a large manila envelope with your name on the outside. If it won't fit in one envelope, use two, label both and attach together with a sturdy rubber band
3.Debate
The student will sign up for a selected debate topic. Students on the team should thoroughly research the topic (using skills and expertise gained in earlier assignments). Dates for the various debates will be determined by instructors. The following procedures will be followed on the day of the debate:
a. Introduction of both teams and presentation of the issue.
b. Speaker order:
i. Speaker 1 for the motion (bit of an introduction, then all facts) [2.5 min]
ii. Speaker 1 against the motion (bit of an introduction, then all facts) [2.5 min]
iii. Speaker 2 for the motion (combination of new facts plus rebuttal) [2.5 min]
iv. Speaker 2 against the motion (combination of new facts plus rebuttal) [2.5 min]
v. Speaker 3 for the motion (combination of new facts, plus rebuttal, plus driving home the key points in a conclusion) [3.0 min]
vi. Speaker 3 against the motion (combination of new facts, plus rebuttal, plus driving home the key points in a conclusion) [3.0 min]
Time requirements for speakers if you have only two people on a debate team are:
Speaker 1 [1.5 - 2 min]
Speaker 2 [2 min]
Speaker 3 [2 min]
c. Questioning of two teams by teams [5.0 min]
d. Open discussion and questions (by the class)
e. Fill out comment cards (by the class)
f. Vote on the issue
g. Closing comments and adjournment
Giving references during the debate. YES, you should be giving a reference after you make a statement. It gives much more validity to your statement if people know where it came from. For example, you might say something like "a study published in 2005 in the Journal of Cancer Research demonstrated that there is a link between smoking and cancer." This sounds much better than if you just say "there is a link between smoking and cancer". In this case of a debate it is often best if you give the source of the information and the date, as opposed to the author, because people can listen to and judge the quality of the source, based on where it came from and how recent it is. In contrast a name will likely mean little to them for judging quality. So add in sources to your debate statements, without making them as formal as the in text citations in the term paper. Including the sources after statements in your debate is part of your evaluation and is on the grading sheet for the debate.
Selection of Debate Topics and Teams:The instructors will announce when students can sign up for debate topics. This will be done outside CV 111 Once groups are assigned, groups are to meet independently. A group leader should be designated and documentation of group work should be done (see Debate Procedures). Speaker order should be determined and each member of the group will then conduct his/her own research on the topic. Afterwards, the group will then meet to organize, discuss what each person has found to support the position, formulate strategy, and discuss the presentation. This should occur at least 10 days prior to the debate. The entire group is to meet with the TA directly after class one week before the debate is to take place. If all members of the team cannot meet at this time, the team must reschedule with the TAno later than one week before the debate is scheduled. A debate grading sheet (covering areas in which students will be evaluated) is on the last page of this package, and should be considered when planning and presenting the debate.