Rowan University College of Education Department of Health & Exercise Science [2015-2016] Syllabus of Record* Course Number and Title HES00272 - Technology and Assessment in Health and Exercise Science, 3 sh., undergraduate Required Texts None Recommended Text Mohnsen, B. (2012). Using Technology in Physical Education (8 th ed.). Big Bear Lake, CA: Bonnie s Fitware. Catalog Description This course will prepare students in the Department of Health and Exercise Science to use computers and technology for organizing information, amplifying presentation, developing written documents, assessing client/students, gathering information, and completing research. Students will evaluate software, use peripheral devices, explore internet applications, and use non-computer media applications as they apply to their discipline. An introduction to simple statistical designs will also be a component of this course. Connection to the Mission of the College of Education This course addresses the College of Education s primary mission to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to foster academic achievement, personal responsibility and social responsibility in our students/teacher Candidates. The course provides rigorous and relevant educational experiences in Health and Physical Education, which combine research, theory, and practice in a variety of settings, challenging students/candidates to apply professional knowledge, skills and dispositions to the practice of teaching. NJ Professional Standards Addressed by Course: This course will prepare students in the Department of Health and Exercise Science to use computers and technology for organizing information, amplifying presentation, developing written documents, assessing client/students, gathering information, and completing research. Students will evaluate software, use peripheral devices, explore internet applications, and use non-computer media applications as they apply to their discipline. An introduction to simple statistical design will also be a component of this course. This course addresses the following NJ Professional Standards: Standard Four (Instructional Planning and Strategies): iii.5. Standard Five (Assessment) i.1, i.2. Standard Seven (Special Needs): iii.4.
This course addresses the following NASPE/NCATE Initial Physical Education Standards: Standard 3.7 (Planning and Implementation Demonstrate knowledge of current technology by planning and implementing learning experiences that require students to appropriately use technology to meet lesson objectives. ) Standard 5.1 (Impact on Student Learning Select or create appropriate assessments that will measure student achievement of goals and objectives.) Standard 6.2 (Participate in activities that enhance collaboration and lead to professional growth and development.) Standard 6.3 (Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with the professional ethics of highly qualified teachers.) This course introduces students (teacher candidates) to the following NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education: Standard 2.2. (a), (c), (e), (f) (Integrated skills communication, planning and goal setting, leadership, advocacy & service, health services and careers). Standard 2.5 (a), (b) (Motor Skill Development movement skills, movement concepts). Standard 2.6 (c) (Fitness achieving and assessing fitness). Prerequisite: none Course Policies Statement on Accommodations: Your academic success is important. If you have a documented disability that may have an impact upon your work in this class, please contact the instructor. Students must provide documentation of their disability to the Academic Success Center in order to receive official University services and accommodations. The Academic Success Center can be reached at successcenter@rowan.edu (856) 256-4259. The Center is located on the 3rd floor of Savitz Hall, suite 304. The staff is available to answer questions regarding accommodations or assist you in your pursuit of accommodations. Professional Behavior: Students are expected to display professional behavior at all times but especially while at work and in the classroom. Individuals should be respectful of one another, punctual, alert and attentive, prepared to participate, and listen while others are speaking. Smart phones and other devices may be taken to classes but may NOT be seen or used unless permission is given by the instructor. Laptops should be used for class work only. If the appropriate use of these devices interferes with teaching and learning, students may be asked to leave such equipment at home. Failing to conduct oneself in a professional manner may adversely affect a student's final grade for the class. Anti-Plagiarism Tools: Rowan University has licensing agreements with online services to help prevent student plagiarism. As part of this course the instructor may be using such software at their discretion to determine the originality of your work. If your work is submitted to the on
line service, it will be stored in the database. If you do not wish to use this service it will not negatively impact your grade; however the instructor may use other procedures to assess originality. Policy on Incompletes: The interim grade of IN (incomplete) may be assigned by an instructor under certain circumstances. This grade must be removed before the end of the following academic semester. If students believe that circumstances warrant an extension, they may request the instructor, in writing, for such an extension. If approved, the instructor will renew the incomplete in the Registrar s Office when grades are due. Failure to remove the incomplete grade within the prescribed time will automatically change the IN to an F. (From the Rowan University Undergraduate Catalog, http://www.rowan.edu/catalogs/pdf/2015-2016-undergraduate-catalog.pdf) Policy on Late Assignments: All assignments are to be completed and submitted during class on the due date. Assignments must submitted in hardcopy, email assignments will not be accepted unless otherwise required. Late assignments, those submitted after class but on the due date by 12:15 pm will be considered on time. Late assignments not turned on the due date will receive a 50% point deduction, this does not include points that may be deducted when the assignment is reviewed. Late assignments not turned in during the class immediately following the due date will not be accepted and will receive 0 points for the assignment. - failure to submit the Implementation assignment will result in a Course failure. If you are absent on the assignment date, you are required to email the assignment to me by the beginning of your class on the designated due date (to demonstrate that you have completed the assignment) and you submit a hard copy during the next class. Additional Policies Course Grade Policy NO student in the Health & Physical Education program may have a grade less than C- (per College of Education Policy), or an Incomplete in their core specialization courses at the time of application for field experiences, or for achieving other benchmarks as specified by the program. Students who receive a grade of less than C- in an HES core specialization course will be referred to the Student Issues Committee regarding repeating a course Repeating a Course Policy The Rowan HES Department follows the University policy regarding repeating a course: In the event that a student must or voluntarily chooses to repeat a course, the grade received for the repeated course will constitute the final grade for that subject for cumulative G.P.A. purposes whether the grade is higher or lower than the grade received in the original course. The original grade, although not counted in the cumulative G.P.A., remains on the student s transcript. Herein, the University
stipulates that the same course may not be taken more than twice including withdrawals. However, except for general education courses, further restrictions may be determined by the individual departments/colleges, only to meet standards recommended by accrediting bodies, statutory regulations, and/or professional societies. Appeals may be made through the normal appeals process. (From the Policies and Procedures page of the Web page of the Office of the Provost, http://www.rowan.edu/provost/policies/documents/repeatingacourse.pdf) Additional Expectations - Student Dispositions Attendance: It is expected that students attend all classes regularly. While each instructor will have their own policy, missing more than 2 classes may considered unacceptable and require appropriate documentation. Being on Time for Class: While it is understandable that there may be instances throughout the semester that a student may be late to class, coming to class late more than 2 times throughout the semester is unacceptable and will require appropriate documentation. To be clear, students should be present and ready to start at the onset of class. Distractions in Class: In order to create a positive learning environment for all students, each student is asked to stay focused on course work without creating distractions, including but not limited to side conversions unrelated to class, sleeping in class, coming in late, leaving early, or moving in and out of the room during class. Attire in Class and Program Related Functions: While the HES department does not have a set dress code policy we do expect that inappropriate attire including but not limited to, clothing displaying drugs, alcohol, and/or violence, attire that does not cover under garments, and hats. Attire in Physical Education Pedagogy Classes: during activity components of these classes in Esby Gym, courts or fields, the required HES uniform is to be worn. This is available through the HES Club and in the bookstore. Academic Integrity Academic integrity is critical to the success of all students in the department of Health & Exercise Science. The department adheres to Rowan University academic integrity policy (Academic Integrity Policy 2012, http://www.rowan.edu/provost/policies/documents/academic_integrity_policy_04-12.pdf): Academic dishonesty, in any form, will not be tolerated. Students who commit an act of academic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary sanctions up to and including expulsion from the university (p. 1). Academic Integrity Violations - Definitions (From http://www.rowan.edu/provost/policies/documents/academic_integrity_policy_04-12.pdf). Cheating: Cheating is an act of deception by which a person misrepresents his or her mastery of material on a test or other academic exercise. Examples of cheating include: copying from another person's work; allowing another person to
copy your work; Using unauthorized materials such as a textbook or notebook during an examination or using technology to illicitly access unauthorized materials; using specifically prepared materials such as notes written on clothing or other unauthorized notes, formula lists, etc., during an examination; Collaborating with another person during an examination by giving or receiving information without permission. Plagiarism: Plagiarism occurs when someone represents words, phrases, sentences, or data as one's own work. When submitting work that includes another s words, phrases, sentences, or data, the source of that information must be acknowledged using complete, accurate and specific references. All statements taken directly from another must be acknowledged with quotation marks. All papers and presentations must include an acknowledgment of other s work, such as a list of works cited or bibliography. Examples of plagiarism include: quoting, paraphrasing or even borrowing the syntax of another's words without acknowledging the source; using another's ideas, opinions or theories, even if they have been completely paraphrased in one's own words without acknowledging the source; incorporating facts, statistics or other similar material taken from a source, without acknowledging the source, unless the information is common knowledge; submitting a computer program as original work that duplicates some or much of the work of another, without citation. Fabrication: Fabrication is deliberate use of invented information or the falsification of research or other findings with the intent to deceive. Examples of fabrication include: citation of information not taken from the source indicated; listing of sources in a bibliography or other report not used in that paper; fabricating data or source information in experiments, research project or other paper; misrepresenting oneself or providing misleading and false information in an attempt to access another user's computer account. Academic Misconduct: Academic Misconduct includes the alteration of grades; involvement in the acquisition or distribution of unadministered tests, and the unauthorized submission of student work in more than one class. Examples of academic misconduct include: submitting written work to fulfill the requirements of more than one course without the explicit permission of both instructors changing, altering, falsifying or being accessory to the changing, altering or falsifying of a grade report or form*; stealing, buying, selling, giving away or otherwise obtaining all or part of any unadministered test/examination*; coercing any other person to obtain an unadministered test; substituting for another student or permitting any other person to substitute for oneself to take a test or examination; altering test answers and then claiming instructor incorrectly graded the examination; violating the Network and Computer Use Policy, also known as the "Acceptable Use Policy, Network and System Services" established by Information Resources is currently available for review at the Information Resources website, at http://www.rowan.edu/toolbox/policies/network. Drop/Add & Withdrawal Policy The Rowan HES Department follows the University policy on dropping or adding courses, and withdrawal: see the link below.
http://www.rowan.edu/provost/policies/documents/changeofregistrationpolicy.05.10_000.pd f The following can be found in the above documents and will be adhered to: Drop/Add: First week of classes. Withdrawal (W on transcript): Up to end of first quarter. For fall 2012 This requires the appropriate form, but only the student and professor sign and submit to registrar Late Withdrawal (Requires WP or WF on transcript): Between end of first quarter and middle of second quarter. This requires the appropriate form and the signatures of the professor and department chair. Hardship Withdrawal (Requires WP or WF on transcript and a date of last attendance as well as a compelling reason as identified on form): Last four weeks of semester. This requires the signatures of the professor, department chair, and Dean (or designee). Additional University Policies Be sure that you are aware of and that you read the following policies: attendance, student behavior, academic integrity, and disabilities. All policies are located on the Provost s web site (www.rowan.edu/provost/policies) as well as in the Student Handbook. Objectives of the Course: Objective Demonstrate knowledge of the uses of computers and technology in schools, athletic training facilities, health and fitness industries, as well as in personal and academic endeavors Operate a multimedia computer system to successfully install, review, and evaluate software packages Use computers to support problem solving, data collection, information management, communications, presentations and decision making Use computer-based technology to access information and enhance personal and professional productivity Standards Assignment Where Met Assessed 3.7 All Assignments 3.7 Equipment/Software I Equipment/Software II 3.7 Communication I Communication II Excel 3.7 Communication I Communication II
Discuss and manipulate varies non-computer media used to deliver information to students and clients Use statistical software to define, compute and interpret data to include measures of central tendency, variability, relative position and relationship Review different tests and instrumentations used to measure in health and exercise science Conduct an assessment project, which requires formulating a hypothesis, selecting appropriate instrumentation, following correct testing protocol, summarizing data, and deriving appropriate conclusions from the data Practice responsible, ethical and legal use of technology and computers and the respective software Encourage students to embrace technology and computers and the contributions they make to lifelong learning Excel 3.7 Web Site I Web Site II 5.1 Excel 3.7, 5.1 Assessment 5.1 Assessment 6.3 All assignments 6.2 Equipment/Software I Equipment/Software II Topical Outline/Content 1. Use, Review and Evaluate Software Specific to Health and Exercise Science... Assessment and Evaluation in Health and Exercise Science Word Processing Spreadsheets Database Presentations (Power Point) Other appropriate software 2. Use of Peripheral Devices Scanners Digital Cameras Other peripheral devices 3. Internet and Web-based delivery of information Electronic Mail Access to the Internet Search Engines Uses for Research Uses for Communication
Web site development Other appropriate items. 4. Basic Statistics Measures of Central Tendency Measures of Relationship Measures of Variability Measures of Relative Positions Development of Formulas 6. Review different tests/instrumentation used in health and exercise science. Applicable to athletic training Applicable to Health promotion and fitness management Applicable to Teacher certification 7. Assessment Project Statement of the Problem Review of Literature (traditional and computer-based searches) Test Administration Protocol (1) demonstrate ability to make informed test selection (2) demonstrate ability to use correct test administration procedures Statistical Analysis of Data Summary and Conclusions Course Calendar Date/Class Number Topic Activity/Assignment Week 1 Introduction; Microsoft Office Suite - WORD Week 2 Microsoft Office Suite WORD; SeaMonkey Composer Week 3 Microsoft Office Suite WORD; Microsoft Office Suite PPT; SeaMonkey Composer Week 4 Microsoft Office Suite PPT; SeaMonkey Composer Week 5 Microsoft Office Suite PPT; SeaMonkey Composer; Equipment/Software in HES Week 6 SeaMonkey Composer; Equipment/Software in HES Week 7 SeaMonkey Composer; Equipment/Software in HES Lab time Lab time Lab time; Communication Project I due Lab time Lab time; Communication Project II due Lab time Lab time; Web Site check I due
Week 8 SeaMonkey Composer; Electronic Portfolios Lab time; Equipment/Software Project I due; Week 9 SPRING BREAK NO CLASS Week 10 SeaMonkey Composer; Microsoft Office Suite - Excel Lab time; Professional Development due Week 11 SeaMonkey Composer; Microsoft Office Suite Excel; Statistics Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 SeaMonkey Composer; Microsoft Office Suite Excel; Statistics; Assessment in HES SeaMonkey Composer; Microsoft Office Suite - Excel; Assessment in HES SeaMonkey Composer; Assessment in HES SeaMonkey Composer; Assessment in Lab time; Equipment/Software Project II due Lab time; Equipment/Software Project presentation due Lab time Lab time; Excel Project due Lab time; Professional Development due HES Week 16 Review for Final Exam Lab time; Assessment Project due; Web Site check II due; Portfolio project due TBA Calendar/Major Course Activities: Lecture Discussion Demonstration Exploration Guided practice Question and answer Audiovisual aids Presentation Projects Student Evaluation: Communication Project (WORD) Communication Project (PPT) Website Development I Website Development II Assessment Project Excel Project Equipment/Software Project I Final Exam (focus on technology and content) Final Exam
Equipment/Software Project II Equipment/Software Presentation Portfolio Professional Development Final Exam Grading Scale: 94% - 100% - A 90% 93% - A- 87% 89% - B+ 84% 86% - B 80% 83% - B- 77% - 79% - C+ 74% 76% - C 70% 73% - C- 67% - 69% - D+ 64% 66% - D 60% 63% - D- < 60% - F Reference List: