Course Syllabus
KINES 83 Techniques of Fitness Instruction
Section 0869 - Course Syllabus
3 units
Course Description
This course addresses methods of instruction for individual and group exercise in various formats, utilizing a variety of training equipment. Course focuses on knowledge and skills associated with planning, implementing, leading, and managing learners and environment using safe and effective exercises for a variety of fitness levels, including special populations. Exercise guidelines, techniques, safety, liability issues, employment, client retention, and business management will also be discussed.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate group and individual exercise instruction in all of the components of fitness using proper technique, cueing, safety, and modifications for special populations and mixed-level participants.
- Identify the procedure and standards for employment, liability issues, strategies for client retention and business management for fitness instructors.
More info on COR (Course Outline of Record)
Kines 83 - Techniques of Fitness Instruction COR
Instructor Contact
Tara Jacobson
Email: tjacobson@santarosa.edu
Office Hours: Tues/Thurs 11:30-1:30pm, Wed 1:30-2:30pm
Book Appointment by Zoom: https://calendly.com/tarajacobson/15minzoomappt (Links to an external site.)
Book Appointment by Phone: https://calendly.com/tarajacobson/15minphoneappt (Links to an external site.)
*If those times don't work, please send me an email and we can book another time convenient for you.
Office Location: Home Office for Fall 2020
Phone: 707-778-4116
I respond to emails within 24 hours.
Textbook
ACSM’s Resources for Personal Trainers, 5th Edition, by American College of Sport’s Medicine
ISBN-13: 978-1496322890 ISBN-10: 9781496322890
Important Dates
Date Class Begins: 8/17/2020
Date Class Ends:12/10/2020
Last Day Add w/o add code:8/23/2020
Last Day Add with add code:9/6/2020
Last Day Drop for Refund:8/30/2020
Last Day for P/NP option:9/27/2020
Last Day Drop w/o W:9/6/2020
Last Day Drop with W:11/15/2020
Date Final Exam: 12/17/2020 by 11:55pm
Dropping the Class
If you decide to discontinue this course, it is your responsibility to officially drop it to avoid getting no refund (after 10% of course length), a W symbol (after 20%), or a grade (after 60%). Also, for several consecutive, unexplained absences, the instructor may drop a student. Since we meet only once per week, if you miss more than one zoom session, you can be dropped from the class.
Pass‐NoPass (P/NP)
You may take this class P/NP. You must decide before the deadline, and add the option online in your portal or file the P/NP form with Admissions and Records. With a grade of C or better, you will get P.
You must file for the P/NP option by 9/27/2020. Once you decide to go for P/NP, you cannot change back to a letter grade. If you are taking this course as part of a certificate program, you can probably still take the class P/NP. Check with a counselor to be sure.
Instructor Announcements and Q&A Forum
The instructor will post announcements on the “Instructor Announcements” page in Canvas throughout the semester. Canvas notifies students according to their preferred Notification Preferences as soon as the instructor creates an Announcement. A “Q&A Forum” is also on Canvas to ask for assistance of your classmates or instructor.
In order to check your notification settings; please click on ‘Account’ in the upper left hand corner when you are logged into canvas, then click on ‘notifications’. If you are logged into canvas, the communication settings link should take you straight to the page.
I highly recommend that you update your user settings to make sure that you receive the following right away (Click the check mark – notify me right away) for:
- Announcement: this is how I will communicate with the entire class
- Submission comment: this is how I will give you personal feedback on your assignments
- Conversation message: this is where I send students private messages through Canvas
Feel free to change the settings on any others based on your personal preferences.
Attendance
Students who fail to attend the first class on Zoom Thursday, August 20th or do not log-in to an online class after the second day of the semester will be dropped from the class. It is strongly advised that if you need to miss more than one class/homework deadline in a row that you contact me to avoid being dropped from the class.
Course Evaluation
Participation
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- Zoom Class Sessions (16 x 3 points) 48 points
Exams and Quizzes
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- Lecture Video Quizzes (15 x 4 points each) 60 points
- Exams (4 x 30 points each) 120 points
Skill Performance
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- Multi-level Assignment 15 points
- 1 on 1 Personal Training Session 25 points
- Small Group Training Session 25 points
- Video Project 25 points
Written Assignments
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- Introduction Discussion 5 points
- 1 on 1 Feedback Evaluation 5 points
- Small Group Feedback Evaluation 10 points
- Exercise Video Critique 15 points
- Research Assignment 15 points
Total 368 points
Grading Policy
Visit "Grades” in Canvas to keep track of your grades. I start grading work after the due date and complete grading before the next due date and post grades and submission comments on the online Canvas gradebook.
Grades will be assigned as follows:
|
Grade |
% |
Points |
|---|---|---|
|
A |
90% |
331 points or more |
|
B |
80% |
294 to 330 points |
|
C |
70% |
258 to 293 points |
|
D |
60% |
221 to 257 points |
If taking Pass/No Pass you need at least 70% of the total class points to pass the class.
Late Policy
All assignments are due by 11:55pm on the due date. Late submissions are not accepted without prior arrangement. Upon the discretion and approval of the instructor, a student may have an opportunity to make up missed work due to an unforeseen emergency with written documentation provided to the instructor. Late work will not be graded unless student sends instructor an email with URL for late work.
Standards of Conduct
Students who register in SRJC classes are required to abide by the SRJC Student Conduct Standards. Violation of the Standards is basis for referral to the Vice President of Student Services or dismissal from class or from the College. See the Student Code of Conduct page.
Collaborating on or copying of tests or homework in whole or in part will be considered an act of academic dishonesty and result in a grade of 0 for that test or assignment. I encourage students to share information and ideas, but not their work. See these links on Plagiarism:
SRJC Writing Center Lessons on avoiding plagiarism
SRJC's policy on Academic Integrity
Other Important Policies and Practices
Avoid Plagiarism Like the, er, Plague
Although most students have likely heard about plagiarism during their years of schooling, it still is prevalent-even in higher education.
The video below reviews what plagiarism is and how not to do it.
Netiquette, or Why Is It Harder to Be Polite Online?
Netiquette refers to using common courtesy in online communication. All members of the class are expected to follow netiquette in all course communications. Use these guidelines:
- Use capital letters sparingly. THEY LOOK LIKE SHOUTING.
- Forward emails only with a writer's permission.
- Be considerate of others' feelings and use language carefully.
- Cite all quotations, references, and sources (otherwise, it is plagiarism).
- Use humor carefully. It is hard to "read" tone; sometimes humor can be misread as criticism or personal attack. Feel free to use emoticons like :) for a smiley face to let others know you are being humorous.
- Use complete sentences and standard English grammar to compose posts. Write in proper paragraphs. Review work before submitting it.
- Text speak, such as "ur" for "your" or "ru" for "are you" etc., is only acceptable when texting.
All academic papers and submissions should be void of text abbreviations and include proper capitalization, spelling, and grammar. For every uncapitalized "i" or use of a text abbreviation there will be a one point deduction on your submission.
Special Needs
Students with disabilities who believe they need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact Disability Resources (527-4278), as soon as possible to better ensure such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.
IMPORTANT: The Course Summary below is a chronological list of assignments to help you keep track of due dates. It does not contain links to course learning materials. Please access the course materials through Modules.
Course Summary:
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