Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation
HLTH 3110 – Development and Application of Presentation Skills
Spring 2017, Gateway Room 142
Class: Tuesday/Thursday 2-3:20 Campus Phone: 940.565.2069
Instructor: Dr. Erin Bowman Email:
Office: PEB 209 J
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 9:45-10:45, Tuesday and Thursday 11-12, or by appointment
Course Description:
Introduction to communication theories, methods of behavior change (behavior and social science theories), mass communication theories and persuasive presentation concepts. Multiple avenues will be used to explore how to reach different target audiences with the most effective health communication strategy required.
Textbook
Gregory, Hamilton. Public Speaking for College & Career. 10e. McGraw-Hill. ISBN 978-0-07-803682-8.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:
1. Develop an organized, professional written outline for informative and persuasive presentations.
2. Orally present health promotion ideas before classmates.
3. Be able to incorporate PowerPoint effectively.
4. Have increased confidence in a variety of presentation situations.
Evaluation Letter Grades
Attendance 100 points 540 - 600 = A
Speeches (4 @ 80 each) 320 points 480 - 539 = B
Speech critiques (4 at 20 each) 80 points 420 - 479 = C
Group discussion 30 points 360 - 419 = D
Public speaking session 1 15 points below 360 = F
PowerPoint 25 points
Mock Interview 30 points
Total 600 points
Attendance and Participation
Attendance will be taken during each class period. Students will be rewarded for good attendance. Consequently, there will be no reward for students that choose not to attend class. There will be no penalty or deduction to the attendance points above for the first 3 absences. After absence #3, each absence will result in a proportional point reduction. Excused absences will be determined on a case-by-case basis and will require supporting documentation. Please contact the instructor prior to the class to be missed. Only in extenuating circumstances will an excused absence be considered when the instructor is notified after the fact.
If a student misses class, the student is responsible for material covered in class that day. Classmates should be the number one resource to determine what was missed. Please be on time. If tardiness is a continuing issue, the instructor will request a conference with this student.
University Activities
Absences due to participation in sponsored activities must be approved in advance. Students must obtain authorized absence cards for sponsored activities and present to the instructor.
Assignments
No make-ups will be given for missed speeches unless approved by the instructor in advance. No approval will be granted after the fact. If the absence is not approved, the student will receive a zero for the missed speech.
Written assignments are due in Blackboard at the specified time. Assignments received after this time will be considered late and points will be deducted. All assignments must be typed, 12 pt. font. All quotes and references must be cited and when applicable, the guidelines of the American Psychological Association (APA format) must be used.
Classroom Etiquette
A. Student Behavior: Student behavior that interferes with an instructor’s ability to conduct class or other students' opportunity to learn is unacceptable; disruptive behavior will not be tolerated in any instructional forum at UNT. Students engaging in unacceptable behavior will be directed to leave the classroom, and the instructor may refer the student to the Dean of Students to determine if a violation of the Code of Student Conduct occurred. University expectations for student conduct applies to all instructional forums including university and electronic classrooms, labs, discussion groups, field trips, etc. The Code of Student Conduct can be found at www.deanofstudents.unt.edu
B. Food and drinks are permitted during class; however, you must pick up after yourself or the privilege will be restricted or revoked.
C. TURN OFF cellular telephones or other electronic devices. If a student needs to have their cell phone on for an emergency, set it on vibrate. Any electronic device cannot be a distraction to other students seated nearby. There will be lectures which require student participation through REEF. It is permissible to use electronic devices for this purpose.
D. Lectures may be audio (not video) recorded for personal use only. It is not permissible to share or post lectures to public sites.
ADA Statement
The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation is committed to full academic access for all qualified students, including those with disabilities. In keeping with this commitment and in order to facilitate equality of educational access, faculty members in the department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation will make reasonable accommodations for qualified students with a disability such as appropriate adjustments to the classroom environment and the teaching, testing, or learning methodologies when doing so does not fundamentally alter the course.
If you have a disability, it is your responsibility to obtain verifying information from the Office of Disability Accommodation (ODA) and to inform the instructor of your need for an accommodation. Copies of the College of Education ADA Compliance Document are available in the Dean’s Office, Matthews Hall 214.
Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Universityis required to follow the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 ("FERPA"), as amended. The purpose of FERPA is to afford certain rights to students concerning their educational records. In essence, FERPA grants students the right to inspect and review their educational records, to seek to have their records amended and to have limited control over the disclosure of information contained in the records. UNT’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and privacy policies are available at http://policy.unt.edu/policydesc/ferpa-policy-18-1-9.
Academic Dishonesty and Misconduct
Academic dishonesty and misconduct includes cheating, plagiarism, fabrication and facilitating academic dishonesty. Cheating refers to collaborating on assignments and using unauthorized materials. Plagiarism refers to presenting ideas, words or statements of another person without giving credit to that person. Academic dishonesty and misconduct will not be tolerated. Individuals caught in academic dishonesty and misconduct will be charged under the University’s Code of Student Conduct. Students found guilty run the risk of having their score changed to a zero, receiving a grade of “F” for the course and/or other penalties from the University. If you have questions about cheating or plagiarism, please see your instructor.
Online Blackboard Discussion
Occasionally during the semester, there will be online blackboard discussions or assignments. These will be graded activities. The expectation for each assignment or discussion will be clearly outlined on blackboard. Please be sure to refer to blackboard frequently for updated information regarding this course.
Tentative Course Outline
(Students will be given plenty of advance notice if changes are necessary. Please refer to Blackboard frequently for updated information.)
Week Topic/Readings
Jan 16 Course Introduction
Introductory Speech
Jan 23 Introductory Speech Critique Due
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Public Speaking
Chapter 2 – Managing Nervousness
Chapter 5 – Selecting Topic, Purpose, and Central Idea
Jan 30 Chapter 4 – Reaching the Audience
Chapter 10, 11, 12 – Organizing the Speech
Feb 6 Chapter 6 – Locating Information
Chapter 7 – Evaluating Information and Avoiding Plagiarism
Feb 13 Speech #1
Feb 20 Speech #1 self critique due
Chapter 15 – Speaking to Inform
Chapter 9 – Presentation Aids and PowerPoint
Chapter 13 – Wording the Speech
Chapter 14 – Delivering the Speech
Feb 27 Flexible
March 6 Speech #2 Informational with Powerpoint
Speech #2 self critique due
13 Spring Break
20 Chapter 16 – Speaking to Persuade
Chapter 17 – Persuasive Strategies
27 Speech #3 – Persuasive
April 3 Speech# 3 self critique due
Chapter 19 – Speaking in Groups
10 Flexible
17 Group speaking sessions - graded
24 Speech #4 – student choice
May 1 Mock Interview
May 8 Finals Week