Fall 2010 Syllabus
PE 167 A C
Varsity Sports MENS TRACK
Track
1 Credit Hour
Division of Social Science
Instructor: Harry L. Kitchener
Varsity Sports
Fall – SPRING 2010
Course Number: PE 167 A C
Time & Day: 3:00 – 5:00 MTWRF
Location: Fitness Center – Track and Field
Instructor: Harry Kitchener
Office: Track Office – Above Gym
Phone: (785) 243-1435 ext 299 (office)
(785) 243-7840 (home)
(785) 275-6923 (cell)
Email:
Required Materials: None
Office: Please see the schedule posted outside my office.
Course Description: This class is for student-athletes that are out for the varsity women’s track and field team.
Prerequisite: None
SEQUENCING: This class is offered in the fall and spring semesters.
Method of Evaluation / Grade
Student-Athlete is expected to follow all the team policies.
Student-athlete is expected to have a good attitude and attend and participate in all practices and meet assigned by the coach.
A = No unexcused absences
B = 1 absence
C= 2 absences
D= 3 absences
Teaching Methods:
Students will work with the coach and do all workouts based upon their events that they participate in. Individual assessment and evaluation available if desired. Types of assessments offered are: body composition, flexibility, strength, endurance, and cardio-respiratory endurance.
Attendance Policy: Attendance is required.
Conduct: Mature behavior is expected and required.
Instructor Assistance: If you are having problems with your workouts, please let me know immediately so that I can help answer your questions.
Incomplete Policy:
Students will not be given an incomplete grade in the course without sound reason and documented as described in the Student Handbook. The incomplete must be made up with the instructor assigning the incomplete and must be completed the semester immediately following the semester in which the class was taken. Refer to the Student Handbook for a complete explanation.
ACADEMIC COMPLAINTS:
Cloud County Community College has an Academic Due Process Policy to address any student academic complaints. For any unresolved complaints, the policy can be obtained from the Academic Affairs Office.
COURSE GOALS:
The student will be able to discuss and/or demonstrate:
1. Flexibility and flexibility exercises
2. Cardiovascular fitness and CV exercises
3. Muscular strength and endurance exercises
4. Skills involved in track event(s)
ASSESSMENT of COURSE GOALS:
Evaluation of this goal will be ascertained through observation and oral questioning of the student.
This assessment is not tied to the grade the student receives in the class.
Levels of learning:
1. The student is able to demonstrate or discuss physical fitness skills.
2. The student fails to demonstrate or discuss physical fitness skills.
Standards:
Eighty percent of the students finishing a physical education course at Cloud County Community College will be able to demonstrate or discuss physical fitness skills. (Level 1)
LIFETIME FITNESS GOALS
1. Describe or measure the five components of health-related fitness and their potential health benefits and risks (cardio-respiratory, body composition, flexibility, strength, and endurance).
2. Describe or measure the health benefits of regular physical activity.
3. Describe how much physical activity is recommended for lifetime fitness to prevent lifestyle-related diseases/deaths.
Accommodation for Disability:
If you need academic adjustments for any type of disability, see your instructor during office hours or make an appointment. Students also may contact the Director of Advisement and counseling, located in the Advisement Center.
Inclement Weather Policy:
In case of extremely severe weather, the college may close. The following radio and TV stations will be notified:
KNCK 1390 AM Concordia KCLY 100.9 FM Clay Center
KREP 92.1 FM Belleville KHCD 89.5 FM Hutchinson
KVSV 1190 AM Beloit KSAL 1150 AM Salina
WIBW (TV) Chan. 13 Topeka KWCH (TV) Chan. 12 Wichita
KOLN (TV) Chan. 10 Lincoln, NE
Notification will also be placed on the internet at www.cancellations.com. A text message will also be sent out on the Emergency Text Messaging System for the students who have signed up for it.
Students should call the switchboard at 800-729-5101 or 785-243-1435 if they are unable to attend class due to hazardous conditions. Night class and off campus class cancellations are left to the discretion of the instructor.
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
When alarms are sounded or crisis conditions arise, you will be instructed to move to a designated safe area or to remain in the classroom until the crisis has passed. If you are informed to leave the room, take as many of your personal belongings as time permits. Cell phones and other electronic devices are only to be used once you arrive in the safe area outside the building. Students requiring special assistance will be the responsibility of the instructor or staff person.
Systems of alert for tornado or bomb threat: PA system, phone, or staff interruption of class. In case of fire, the alarm will sound.
If directed to leave the building, evacuate to the soccer field unless an alternate safe location has been designated.