KINES 80 Intro to Applied Kinesiology & Anatomy

Sect #4973   Th 6-9 pm  Room 641 Spring 2023   

Instructor: Venona Orr

Course Description

This course combines anatomy and kinesiology by addressing the anatomical structure and function of the musculoskeletal system as it relates to human movement and exercise.  Muscular analysis and practical application, including strengthening and flexibility exercises for each muscle, will be emphasized.  Students will also study physiological and biomechanical principles.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Use correct anatomical terminology when describing a particular movement or exercise.
2. Identify and analyze exercises or movements related to muscle groups using the principles of biomechanics and neuromuscular properties.

Kines 80 Course Outline

Instructor Contact

Venona Orr

Email: vorr@santarosa.edu

Office Hours: Petaluma Campus: Thurs 5-6pm (641), Tues 8:50-9:30 (806) am or by Zoom appt

I respond to emails with 24 hours S-Th

Please include your name as it is on the class roster and the class you are referring to when contacting me.

Course Location

Rm 641 Call Building and live Zoom, Fitness Center Rm 805

Click TechConnect Zoom on the left side of your Canvas page for live link and recordings.

Course Web Site

Students will use the Canvas course web site for assignments including instructions and submitting, sharing resources, quizzes and exams,  Zoom links and grades.

Log in to Canvas at canvas.santarosa.edu using your SRJC Portal ID and PIN.  You will see the KINES 80 Canvas companion website on your Dashboard.

Students new to Canvas can get assistance at SRJC Distance Education’s Learn Canvas Now web page (https://de.santarosa.edu/content/learn-canvas-now).

I highly recommend that you update your user settings to make sure 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.

Textbook

Kinetic Anatomy Fourth Edition, Robert S. Behnke, Human Kinetics, 2021

ISBN-13: 978-1450410557

ISBN-10: 9781450410557

Required Software

You will need the following software for this course.

• Adobe Reader

Important Dates

2023-2024 Academic Calendar

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.

Instructor Announcements 

I will post announcements on the “Instructor Announcements” page in Canvas throughout the semester. You will be notified according to their preferred Notification Preferences as soon as I creates an Announcement. 

Attendance/Participation

Students who fail to attend the first class (Zoom) or in person may 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.

 Regular attendance is critical for success in this course.  Participation consists of attending class in the classroom or live on Zoom,  participating in the entire class period and participating in the class activity based on your personal fitness level.  Arriving late, leaving early or giving minimal effort will negatively affect this portion of your grade.  If you arrive after roll call (face to face class), it is your responsibility to check in after class to receive credit. If you are live on Zoom, I will be giving participation points based on the minutes you were checked in on Zoom. Your Zoom name must be the same as on the roster.  If you must leave early on a rare occasion, please let me know before class begins. If you miss the class, you may watch the recording, and I will give you 5 questions to answer and turn in for credit. Zoom will give me a report on the time you spent viewing the recording.  Each class missed will be a 5 point deduction from your total of 85 points.  Tardiness will result in a 2-5 pt loss for that class. (85 pts)

Class

Classes held in the lecture room (PC641) will consist of lecture, video, discussions, demonstrations, planks and group work. Classes held in the gym (PC805) will consist of demonstrations, core work, group work and discussion. Up to 2 classes may be Zoom only or pre-recorded lectures for you to watch on your own time.

Exams

There will be 7 quizzes and exams. The material comes from the textbook, class lectures and supplemental materials. If any exam is missed, a zero will be recorded as the score. It is your responsibility to take the online exams by the due date. (180 points)

 

Assignments

There will be 10 assignments during the semester.  Instructions and due dates will be found online.  10% off per day if received after the due date.  No assignments will be accepted after 9 without prior discussion with instructor.

• Group projects and assignments.  You will be placed in random groups during class time to complete 2 assignments and 1 project over the course of the semester.  Instructions and due dates will be given at that time.  Groups will turn in a assignment/project per group and will be scored as a group. (150 total pts)

Late Policy

All assignments and exams are due 11:55 on the due date unless otherwise noted. A late submission will receive a 10% penalty for each day late. Exams and assignments not accepted after 9 days pass the due date.

Grading Policy

Visit the “Grades” in Canvas to keep track of your grades. I grade within one week and post grades and comments in the online Canvas gradebook.

Grades will be assigned as follows: 415 points total

Attendance/Participation               85 pts

Assignments                                    150

Exams/Quizzes                                180

Total                                                 415 pts

 

Letter        %            Points

Grade Breakdown

A	90%	397 points or more
B	80%	332 - 396 points
C	70%	291 to 331 points
D	60%	249 to 290 points

Instructor Absence

While I don’t anticipate it, it is possible that I may be absent from class during the semester.  If I am, I will send you an announcement through Canvas at the earliest possibility.  Please make sure you are notified for any announcements. 

 

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.

 

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.

Online Students: During class, please keep interruptions to a minimum. I realize that while some of you are learning from home, it can be impossible to stop distractions so do your best.  All of us can benefit by  putting our cell phones on silent and keeping them out of sight to help stay attentive. You are welcome to raise your hand or unmute to ask questions only if the question relates to what we are discussing at that time.  Please save all other questions for the break or at the end of class.

Acts of dishonesty (for example, cheating or plagiarism) will be cause for disciplinary action. Consequences may include receiving an F on a particular assignment/exam, and/or further disciplinary action by SRJC. Being disruptive in class also affects your peers. You will be asked to leave if the instructor believes that you are being disruptive. If disruptive behavior continues, you may be suspended (EC Sec 73031).

 Disruptive behavior includes, but is not limited to: use of cell phones, texting, rude or inappropriate comments, reading or working on outside material, talking to others while the instructor or another student is addressing the class, making excessive or unnecessary noise, repeatedly entering or leaving class during class time, interruptive or repeated irrelevant questions or comments, habitual profanity or vulgarity, physically or verbally abusive, eating in class, attention-seeking or distracting activity, and persistent abuse of College personnel requiring inordinate drains on staff time, resources, and supervision.

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 statement on Academic Integrity

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.

Course Schedule

If any changes are made to the class schedule during the semester, I will update the Schedule and post an Instructor Announcement on Canvas.

This syllabus is an agreement, continued registration in this course means that you agree to the policies and procedures outlined in this syllabus.

 This syllabus is intended to give the student guidance in what may be covered during the semester and will be followed as closely as possible. However, the instructor reserves the right to modify, supplement and make changes as the course needs arise.