KIN 391: Independent Study: Exercise Physiology and Pedagogy Applications; Exercise as Medicine/Therapy

(3 credits)

University of Rhode Island, Department of Kinesiology

J-Term 2017

Professors:

Dr. Emily D. ClaphamDr. Linda LamontJosh Smith

KIN Dept.KIN Dept.Education

Office: 223Office: 220Office: Chaffee 715

(401) 874-5447(401) 874-5449(401) 874-7404

Office hours: by appointment

  1. Course Description and Purpose

Introduction to a variety of sports/physical activities, teach students to analyze personal physical activity information collected with technological devices, learn specific exercise physiology and pedagogy applications and complete service learning experiences.

  1. Specific Course Information

This is a travel J-term course that will take place in Hawaii via lecture/discussion and experiential learning.

  1. Objectives and Student Competencies

At the completion of this course, students will:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of using technological devices to collect and analyze personal physical activity data.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of how exercise can be used as medicine/therapy.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of physiological responses to exercise.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of stress and exercise
  5. Demonstrate knowledge of exercise in extreme conditions e.g. deep water diving.
  6. Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of exercise on PTSD.
  7. Demonstrate knowledge of fueling your body for exercise.
  8. Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy and exercise.
  9. Demonstrate knowledge of heat and cold during exercise.
  10. Demonstrate knowledge of mindful exercise.

IDEA Objectives:

  • Gaining factual knowledge (terminology, classifications, methods, trends)- Students will learn factual knowledge about exercise physiology and pedagogy.
  • Learning fundamental principles, generalizations, or theories- Students will learn principles, generalizations and theories about exercise science and pedagogy.
  • Learning to apply course material (to improve thinking, problem solving, and decisions)- Students will apply course material directly by analyzing personal physical activity data and service activities.
  • Acquiring skills in working with others as a member of a team- Students will work with fellow colleagues in the class to participate in a variety of physical activities.
  1. Texts/Technology
  • Course instructors will use referred journal articles in place of a formal text.
  • Additional course documents and announcements will be available via Sakai.
  • The course also requires that students purchase a technological device to collect and monitor personal activity data.
  • It is the student’s responsibility to log in to Sakai ROUTINELY and be up to date with all information posted pertaining to the class.

V. Course Requirements

Class Participation: Students are expected to fully participate in all class activities and class discussions.

  1. Tentative Schedule
  2. Participants are required to travel to Hawaii to complete the course for 14 days. The specific dates will be provided.
  3. Assignments are due to Dr.s Clapham, Lamont and Josh by one week after the completion of the course.
  4. Topics: Exercise as Medicine/Therapy, Physiological Responses to Exercise, Using Technological Devices to Measure Amount and Level of Physical Activity, Stress and Exercise, Exercise in Extreme Conditions e.g. deep water diving, PTSD and Exercise, Fueling Your Body For Exercise, Pedagogy Exercise, Physiological Responses to Heat and Cold During Exercise, Physiological Responses to Heat and Cold during Exercise and Mindful Exercise.
  1. Assignments
  2. Daily Journal Entries (50%) (12 total submissions)
  1. Cumulative Final Paper: (20%) (5-7 pages)
  1. Class Participation: (20%) Class participation will be imperative throughout the course. Your class participation will take place in the form of participating in a variety of physical activities, service and discussions in lecture following the experiential education portion of the course. Please note: a point deduction of -5pts will be deducted to the student’s final grade for a call regarding a housing issue or any other action which requires disciplinary action.
  1. Attendance (10%) -2 pts off your final grade will be deducted for tardiness to meetings/activities and -10pts off your final grade for an entire day of missed activities due to missing the bus/van for departure.
  1. Grading Scale

A = 94 – 100C+ = 77 – 79D- = 60 – 62

A- = 90 – 93C = 73 – 76F = <60

B+ = 87 – 89C- = 70 – 72

B = 83 – 86D+ = 67 – 69

B- = 80 – 82D = 63 – 66

  1. Special Considerations

“Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 require the University of Rhode Island to provide academic adjustments or accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Students seeking academic adjustments or accommodations must self-identify with the Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities on the appropriate campus. After meeting with the Coordinator, students are encouraged to meet with instructors to discuss their needs and, if applicable, any laboratory safety concerns related to their disabilities.”

It is the policy of the University to accord students, on an individual basis and with advanced written notice, the opportunity to observe their traditional religious holidays. Students desiring to observe a religious holiday of special importance must provide written notice to each instructor by the end of the second week of class.

IX.URI Honor System

Students are responsible for being familiar with, and adhering to, the University Honor system. Specifications for the University Honor System can be found in the University Resource Guide.

Students are expected to be aware of plagiarism guidelines and prevention measures. Any work turned in must be the student’s own work and writing.

Outline:

Day / Class Activities / Lecture Topic / Assignments / Reading
Day 1
Dec 30 / Travel to Hawaii / N/A / N/A / N/A
Day 2
Dec 31 / Breakfast
Hiking experience
Diamond Head Crater
Lecture and Reflection Debriefing 4pm
East West Center / PTSD and Exercise / Journal entry / Ocean Therapy Commentary…
Development of a wet suit…
Day 3
Jan 1 / Breakfast
Hiking experience
Koko Head
Lecture and Reflection Debriefing 4pm
East West Center / PTSD and Exercise / Journal entry / Ocean Therapy Commentary…
Development of a wet suit…
Day 4
Jan 2 / University of Hawaii Activities
Surfing (team 1)
Hiking (team 2)
Lecture and Reflection Debriefing 4pmEast West Center / Spinal Cord Injury and Exercise / Journal entry / How the Iron Man Works…
History of the Iron Man Competition…
Day 5
Jan 3 / University of Hawaii Activities
Kayaking and Hike
Chinaman’s Hat (both teams)
Lecture and Reflection Debriefing 4pmEast West Center / Physiological Responses to Exercise continued / Journal entry / Physical Educator article
Supporting New PE with Technology
Day 6
Jan 4 / University of Hawaii Activities
Hiking (team 1)
Surfing (team 2)
Lecture and Reflection Debriefing 4pm
East West Center / Pedagogy exercise / Journal entry / Edutopia New PE article
Day 7
Jan 5 / University of Hawaii Activities
Stand up paddle boarding and kayaking (both teams)
Lecture and Reflection Debriefing 4pm
East West Center / Using Technological Devices to Measure Amount and Level of Physical Activity / Journal entry / Computerized Gait Analysis…
Day 8
Jan 6 / University of Hawaii Activities
Jurassic Park site Kayak (both teams) / TBA / TBA / TBA
Day 9
Jan 7 / AccessSurf ServiceActivity
(6 hrs.)- Assist people with disabilities (including veterans and children) in Ocean Therapy experiences
Lecture and Reflection Debriefing 4pm
East West Center / Exercise as Medicine/Therapy / Journal entry / The Ocean as a Unique …
Benefits of a Surfing Program
Day 10
Jan 8 / Visit to Banzai Pipeline, Turtle Beach, & historic town of Haleiwa
Lecture and Reflection Debriefing 4pm
East West Center / Stress and Exercise continued / Journal entry / Outcomes of Adaptive Sports…
Day 11
Jan 9 / Visit to Pearl Harbor Memorial
Lecture and Reflection Debriefing 4pm
East West Center
Day 12
Jan 10 / Visit to Waimea Valley and WaterFalls
Lecture and Reflection Debriefing 4pm
East West Center / Physiological Responses to Heat and Cold During Exercise / Journal entry / Quality of Life…
Day 13
Jan 11 / Hanauma Bay
Snorkeling
Lecture and Reflection Debriefing 5pm
East West Center / Exercise in Extreme Conditions e.g. deep water diving / Journal entry / The Deepest Dive Part 2
Day 14
Jan 12 / Valley of the Temples
Polynesian Cultural Center
Traditional Hawaiian Luau / Fueling Your Body For Exercise
Mindful exercise / Journal entry / Hawaiian Food and Nutrition…
Day 13
Jan 13 / Travel home

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