Exercise Leadership
KINE4300
Fall 2017
Instructor: John Curtis, M.S.Credit Hours: 3
Office Number: (940) 565-2212Class Time: 11:00 – 11:50 MWF
Office Location: PEB 112Office Hours: 9:00 – 10:30 T, TH
Email: r by appointment
Class Location: Chem 352
CatalogDescription:Integratesthescientificbasisof exercise prescriptionwith thepracticalskillsofexercise prescriptionnecessaryforleadership ofexercisein avarietyofmodesforgroupsof individuals.
Prerequisite: KINE3080–ExercisePhysiology
Required Text:National Strength and Conditioning Association. (2012). NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training. 2nd ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Course Objectives-The student who successfullycompletesthiscourse will:
- Assess an individual's health, medical, and fitness status.
- Perform active and resting fitness tests relevant to program design.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of fitness concepts, including basic nutrition, bioenergetics, biomechanics, and applied anatomy.
- Design individualized physical activity programs to asymptomatic individuals or those who have been cleared by physicians.
- Implement physical activity programs in a safe and effective manner and modify them as necessary to achieve clients' goals.
Class Grading: 350 points maximum total:
200 pointsExams: Two (2) exams, 100 points each. Two exams will be given: Exam 1 around the midterm of the semester, and Exam 2 near the end of the semester. These exams will be multiple choice and short answer. Materials covered in class and readings from the textbook will be the subject of exams. In the event that a student arrives late on an exam day and one or more students have already completed the exam, the late student will not be allowed to take the exam and will receive a grade of zero.
40 pointsQuizzes: Four (4) random quizzes will be given so that you can demonstrate knowledge of material. The quizzes will be multiple choice and true or false. Two random quizzes will be administered before the first exam, and two random quizzes will be administered before the second exam. Materials covered in class and readings from the textbook will be the subject of the quizzes. In the event that a student arrives late to class on a quiz day, the late student will be given only the remainder of the allotted 10 minutes from the start of the quiz to complete the assessment. In the event that a student arrives late on a quiz day, and one or more students have already completed the quiz, the late student will not be allowed to take the quiz and will receive a grade of zero.
60 pointsThere are three (3) projects that will demonstrate your knowledge and ability to implement topics covered in class. These will cover topics such as resistance training, endurance training, and facility layout.
50 pointsFinal project: To demonstrate competence in the subject matter, you will complete a final project. The final project will entail creating ten separateone hour training programs for an overall training program for a sample trainee. A detailed explanation about the requirements for the final project will be provided midway through the course.
Grading Scale:350-315: A, 314-280: B, 279-245: C, 244-210: D, 209-0: F
At the end of the semester, you will earn a grade of A, B, C, D, or F. If you receive a grade of F,you have not passed this course. The final grade will be based on the successful completion all of the assignments, and test grades.
Class Information and Requirements:
•Communicationwithyourinstructor: Wewill beusingBlackboard forannouncements,assignments,notesand handouts. Please usetheemail tocorrespondwithmeelectronically. I amavailable during officehoursor beforeand after classforanyfacetofacecommunication. If youcannot meet with me during thosetimes,pleasemakean appointment.
•Attendance: Attendancewillnot betaken for points towards a final grade. However, discussions and activities in class will be in addition to the textbook material. Therefore, attendance will only assist you in meeting the requirements of the course, but assist you in preparation for the NSCA CPT exam. Do NOTsimplystopcoming toclass withouttaking formal stepsto dropthecourse. Students whostop coming toclassand donotgothrough the formal drop procedure willbeassigned a gradeof “F” attheend ofthesemester.
•Cell phone use: The use of cell phones for talking, texting, or any other purposes during class is prohibited. Any urgent phone-related matters must be attended to outside of the classroom period. Should you be found to be using a cell phone during class time, you will be asked to leave for the remainder of the class.
• Assignments: All assignments mustbe neatlyprepared and representativeof collegelevel coursework. I will notgradeassignments or replytoemailswrittenin text messagelanguage.
•Nolateassignmentsormissed testswill beacceptedwithout prior permission fromtheinstructor. If you know youwillmissclass,turn your assignmentinprior toitsduedate.
•Therewill benonegotiation ofyour finalgradein thiscourse.Youwill receivethe gradethatyou earned…no discussion. Iwill notcommunicate with you regardingyour gradesthough email,howeverI would behappyto discussthemwith you in person.
Extra Credit:
Therewill ONLYbeONE optionfor extracreditduring thesemester. Allrequestsforadditionalcreditorformeto changeyour gradefrom whatyou earnwill beignored.
5possiblepoints to add to your total semester points:SETEEvaluation. 90% or greater of the ENTIRE class must submit an evaluation. Once achieved, all class members will receive these points.
Exam protocol:
Bring a couple of #2 pencils, a good eraser, and a hand calculator (if necessary), for exams. If you miss an exam, your grade is zero. You are expected to arrive on time and no-one may enter after the first student completes the exam and leaves. Should you need to leave once you begin the test, your test will be considered complete at the place you finished before you left. There are no make-ups.
AcademicDishonesty:
Studentscaughtcheatingor plagiarizing will receivea"0"forthatparticular assignmentorexam. Additionally,the incident will bereportedtotheAcademic Integrity Office,whomayimposefurtherpenalty. According totheUNTcatalog,the term"cheating"includes,butisnotlimitedto:a. use of anyunauthorized assistancein taking quizzes,tests,or examinations;b. dependenceupontheaidof sourcesbeyondthoseauthorized bytheinstructor inwriting papers, preparing reports,solvingproblems,or carrying out other assignments;c.theacquisition, without permission,of testsor otheracademicmaterial belonging toa facultyorstaff memberofthe university; d. dual submission ofa paper or project,or resubmissionofa paper or projecttoa differentclasswithoutexpresspermission fromtheinstructor(s);ore. anyother actdesignedtogiveastudentan unfair advantage. Theterm"plagiarism"includes,butisnotlimited to:a.the knowingor negligentusebyparaphraseor directquotationof thepublished orunpublished workofanother person withoutfull and clearacknowledgment;and b. theknowingor negligent unacknowledged useofmaterialsprepared by another personoragencyengaged in theselling oftermpapersorother academic materials.
Acceptable Student Behavior:
Studentbehaviorthatinterfereswith an instructor’sabilitytoconductaclassorotherstudents'opportunitytolearnis unacceptableand disruptiveand will notbetoleratedin anyinstructional forumatUNT. Students engagingin unacceptablebehavior willbedirected toleavetheclassroomand theinstructormayrefer thestudenttotheDeanof Studentstoconsiderwhether thestudent'sconduct violatedtheCodeof StudentConduct.Theuniversity'sexpectations for studentconductapplytoall instructionalforums,including universityand electronicclassroom,labs,discussion groups,field trips,etc. TheCodeof StudentConductcan befound at
Accessto Information –EagleConnect:
Your accesspointfor businessand academicservicesatUNToccurswithinthe my.unt.edu site officialcommunication fromthe universitywill bedelivered toyourEagleConnectaccount. Formoreinformation,pleasevisitthewebsitethat explainsEagleConnectand howtoforward youre-mail:
ADAStatement:
TheUniversityof North Texas makesreasonableacademicaccommodationforstudents withdisabilities. Students seeking accommodationmustfirstregisterwiththeOfficeof DisabilityAccommodation (ODA)to verifytheireligibility. If a disabilityisverified,theODAwill provideyou withan accommodationletter tobedelivered tofacultyto begin a privatediscussionregarding yourspecificneedsina course.Youmayrequestaccommodationsatanytime,however, ODA noticesof accommodation should beprovided as earlyaspossibleinthesemestertoavoid any delayin implementation. Notethatstudentsmustobtain anewletterof accommodation foreverysemesterandmustmeetwith each facultymemberprior toimplementation ineach class.For additional informationseetheOfficeofDisabilityAccommodationwebsiteat byphoneat(940)565-4323.
EmergencyNotification and Procedures:
UNTusesasystemcalled EagleAlertto quickly notifyyouwith critical information in theeventofan emergency(i.e., severeweather,campusclosing,and healthand publicsafetyemergencieslikechemicalspills,fires,or violence).The system sendsvoicemessages(and text messagesupon permission)tothephones of allactivefacultystaff,and students. Pleasemakecertain toupdateyour phonenumbersat actionsinclude:1)knowtheevacuation routesand severeweathershelter areasin thebuildings whereyourclassesare held, 2)determine howyou will contactfamilyand friendsif phonesaretemporarilyunavailable,and 3)identify where youwill goif you need toevacuatethe Dentonarea suddenly. In theeventof auniversityclosure,pleaserefer to Blackboard forcontingency plansforcovering coursematerials.
Retention of StudentRecords:
Studentrecordspertainingtothiscoursearemaintained in a securelocation bytheinstructorof record. Allrecordssuch asexams,answersheets (with keys),and written paperssubmitted during thedurationof thecoursearekeptfor atleastonecalendaryear after coursecompletion. Courseworkcompletedvia theBlackboardonlinesystem,including grading information and comments,isalsostored in asafe electronicenvironmentforoneyear. You havearighttoview your individual record;however,information aboutyour recordswill notbe divulged toother individualswithoutthe properwritten consent. You are encouragedtoreviewthePublicInformation Policyand F.E.R.P.A. (FamilyEducational Rightsand PrivacyAct)lawsand theuniversity’spolicyin accordancewiththosemandatesatthefollowinglink:
StudentEvaluation of Teaching(SETE):
Studentfeedbackisimportantand an essential partofparticipation ofthiscourse. TheStudentEvaluationofTeaching (SETE)isa requirementforall organized classesatUNT. Thisshortsurvey willbemadeavailableatthe endof the semester toprovideyou with an opportunitytoevaluatehowthis courseistaught.
StudentSuccess:
Student success requires one to ensure that one is thorough. Should you have read the syllabus this completely, I will award you five extra credit points. This should only be between you and I. It will not be discussed. If I find that you have told others about these points, your points will be removed. Simply email me and tell me that you need your syllabus points, and I will award them to you. However, these points must be requested before December 1.
UNT endeavorstooffer you a high-quality educationand toprovidea supportive environmentto helpyoulean and grow. And,asa facultymember,Iamcommittedtohelping you besuccessful asa student. Here’showtosucceed at UNT:Showup. Find support.Takecontrol.Be prepared.Getinvolved.Be persistent.
Tolearnmoreaboutcampusresourcesand information onhowyou canachievesuccess,goto
Tentative In Class Schedule (Can be subject to change): KINE 4300 – Fall 2017
Class Weeks: / Topic: / Book Chapters:Week 1 / Introduction to the class
Week 2 / Resistance Training and Prescription / 13 & 15
Week 3 / Continued from above
Week 4 / Athletic Training and periodization / 23
Week 5 / Continued from above
Week 6 / Cardiovascular Techniques and Design / 14 & 16
Week 7 / Continued from above
Week 8 / EXAM 1
Week 9 / Flexibility and Warm Ups / 12
Week 10 / Elderly and Children training / 18
Week 11 / Pregnancy and Exercise / 18
Week 12 / Obesity / 19
Week 13 / THANKSGIVING WEEK
Week 14 / Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions and Exercise / 20
Week 15 / EXAM 2
Tentative OnlineAssignments (Can be subject to change): KINE 4300 – Fall 2017
Class Assignment: / Topic: / Book Chapters:Chapter Review / Legal Aspects to Training
Facilities Layout
Nutrition
Exercise Physiology / Chapter 25
Chapter 24
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Project 1 / Resistance Training Programming
Project 2 / Aerobic Endurance Programming
Quiz 1 / Over Chapters 24,25
Quiz 2 / Over Chapters 7,8
EXAM 1
Chapter Review / Client Consultation and Appraisal
Fitness Assessment
Fitness Testing / Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Project 3 / Special Population Programming
Final Project / Comprehensive Fitness Assessment and Workout Plan
Quiz 3 / Over Chapters 9, 10, 11
Quiz 4 / Over Chapters 12, 18, 19, 20
EXAM 2
*The course calendar is tentative and subject to change. If the schedule does change, I will announce any changes during class time as well as provide an updated version on Blackboard and send out an announcement.
**Some class lessons will be conducted in rooms other than our assigned classroom. I will announce any changes during class time as well as make announcements via Blackboard. It is your responsibility to stay informed to changes such as this.
***All assignments prior to exam 1 MUST be done before the exam. No assignments or quizzes leading up to exam 1 will be available after exam 1 has been administered.