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Course Information and Policies
Course Design
 | Course name: FT 250- Structural Kinesiology |
| Course Item #: 2834 |
| This information is for Fall Quarter 2009 |
| This course is worth 3 credits |
| This course is part of the Fitness Trainer
Program at Clark College and is needed in order to receive an Associates of
Applied Science degree for that program |
| This course consists of lecture and lab
activities during the 8:00-9:50am time on Mondays and Wednesdays |
| This course meets in OSC 204 |
| PE 115- Weight Training General I is a
pre-requisite for this class |
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Text & Materials Needed
| Manual of Structural Kinesiology
(16th Ed.), by Floyd, McGraw-Hill Publishers, 2007 |
| Muscle Mechanics
(2nd Ed.), by Aaberg, Everett, Human Kinetics
Publishers, 2006 |
| Recommended: Fitness Trainer 3-ring binder for use as a notebook for all FT courses |
| Appropriate lab attire...see
Lab Info page |
| Recommended: Anatomy coloring book
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| Recommended: Colored pencils (preferred) or crayons |
| Rubber bands (long) or surgical tubing/elastic
band (rubber bands will be provided in class) |
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Instructional Method
| For the lecture part of the class, students will actively participate in a
variety of activities, including lectures, demonstrations, and small group
discussions. Outside assignments will include readings, personal health
assessments, and written assignments. |
| The lab portion of the class focuses on learning
and applying the key concepts of
structural kinesiology and biomechanics. |
| NOTE: There may be applications practiced
during this course that will involve some touching. |
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College Abilities
| Clark College has identified six (6) campus-wide abilities that
help students apply what they learn. The core abilities form the
foundation of our educational emphasis. They include: |
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Communication |
Life-long Learning |
| Critical Thinking/Problem
Solving |
Global/Multicultural Perspectives |
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Effective Citizenship |
Information/Technology |
| This course emphasizes Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking/Problem
Solving and Information/Technology. |
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Health & Physical Education Division
| Mission Statement: The mission of the
Health & Physical Education (HPE) Division is to provide knowledge that
encourages positive lifestyle practices, attitudes, and values. The
Division is committed to continual self-assessment and personal growth to
enrich the quality of life. |
| Vision Statement: The HPE Division will establish a diverse curriculum
that supports National Health goals as well as the health, wellness, and
fitness needs and interests of the community. The Division will strive
to provide educational opportunities that empower students to practice
lifelong positive health behaviors. |
| College-Wide Outcome: Demonstrate progress
toward healthy behaviors |
Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
| The following table indicates the student learning
outcomes this course emphasizes, which will help the student achieve the Fitness
Trainer Program student learning outcomes. It also indicates the College
Ability relating to that learning outcome, as well as the assignments associated with them. |
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Student Learning Outcome |
College Ability |
Class
Assignments |
| Demonstrate knowledge of the skeletal and muscular systems
of the human body. |
Critical Thinking/ Problem Solving |
Quizzes, Projects, Final Exam |
| Demonstrate ability to understand planes
of motion and their respective axes of rotation in relation to human
movement. |
Critical Thinking/ Problem
Solving |
Quizzes, Lab activities, Final Exam |
| Analyze exercise movement |
Critical Thinking/ Problem Solving |
Quizzes, Projects, Lab activities, Final Exam |
| Identifies major muscle groups involved in
human movement |
Critical Thinking/ Problem
Solving |
Quizzes, Lab activities, Practical Exam,
Final Exam |
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Course Policies
| Late Assignments: Any assignment turned in after the
due date will receive a score of zero (0).
Extenuating circumstances and
communication with Lee Brand prior to the due date will be
evaluated individually, and will incur a 10% deduction. |
| Attendance is not part of the total
points for this
class; however, there are no make-ups allowed for
in-class activities/quizzes/etc. |
| This course is graded on a letter-grade
basis, and as part of the Fitness Trainer Program.
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| Plagiarism: Any copying of the text or other material without proper use
of quotations and referencing will result in a zero (0) for that assignment.
Other disciplinary action may be taken, such as course failure and
notification to the Vice President of Student Services. Please read the
Clark College policy on plagiarism for more information. |
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Student Conduct
Students are responsible for insuring that their personal conduct is in
accordance with the Clark College
Student
Code of Conduct. If this code is
not adhered to, Lee Brand, or a guest instructor, reserves the right to
discipline students in a manor appropriate to the behavior, including but not
limited to dismissing the student from the classroom, deducting points from an
assignment, or reporting the student to the Vice President of Student Affairs.
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Support Services
The following table represents information for Clark College student support
services.
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Emergency
Information
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In emergencies,
students should do the following: |
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Inclement weather or emergency information |
Go to
www.clark.edu or call 360-992-2000 as your first means of getting
information. The College does send notices to radio and television
stations, but the College’s web site and switchboard are the official
platforms for the most accurate information. |
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Immediate Emergency Communication Alert |
To receive
immediate notice on emergencies, you can register your cell phone number
to receive text pages and your email address to receive email messages.
To do this, go to
www.flashalert.net. Select “Subscribe” on the left, and follow the
instructions. Mass communication will also be sent to all College
employee phones and computers. |
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Fire Alarm |
Evacuate
the building through closest exit; evacuation maps are located in the
hallways. Take personal belongings only if it is safe to do so. Remain
at least 50 feet from the building. Notify others of evacuation. Do
not re-enter building until instructed to do so. |
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Parking Lot Identifiers |
New parking
lot identifiers using colors and numbers have been assigned to all Clark
parking lots. To help emergency or security personnel locate you,
please refer to these identifying features. |
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Security Escort |
Security
officers are available for escorts. Please call 360-992-2133. |
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Assignments
These assignments reflect the main topics of the class: fitness, nutrition,
weight management, and wellness. They are all worth 50 points.
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Lab
You will find all of the lab information on the
Lab
Info page.
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Evaluation
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The final grade is based upon both lecture and lab
points.
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The following scale indicates the grade based on
a percent of total points.
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GRADE |
% OF TOTAL POINTS |
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A |
90-100 |
B
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80-89 |
C
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70-79 |
D
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60-69 |
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F |
0-59 |
| W |
Withdrawal from course |
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