New Faculty COURSE OUTLINE TEMPLATE UPDATED (1)
PERLS 581: Scientific Inquiry and Qualitative Research Methodology
Instructor: / Location: / Location of lecturesPhone: / Days:
Email: / Instructor’s Email Address / Time:
Office: / Instructor’s Office Number / Course Web Site: / eClass
Office Hours:
Communication: / It is strongly recommended thatemail communication with the professor be done using the university email system (your @ualberta.ca account). When sending an email to the instructor, the Course Number PERLS 581 should be in the subject field.
Lab A1 / Fred Flinstone / M 1200-1350 / E-461 VVC
Lab A2 / Wilma Flinstone / M 1500-1650 / 1-172 ECHA
Lab A3 / Pebbles Flinstone / W 1200-1350 / E-461 VVC
Lab A4 / Dino Flinstone / Th 1350-1720 / W-01 VVC
Course Description: / The course description should closely resemble that found in the University of Alberta Calendar. While instructors may add their own slant to a course they may not change the general description significantly. Include a statement indicating any course prerequisites, if appropriate.
The study of play, physical education, recreation, sport, and leisure as institutionalized ways in which society organizes and teaches attitudes and skills. Provides an introduction to the importance of sociocultural inquiry and the notion of being critical as an empowering process.
Course Objectives: / State or list the main goals and objectives of the course; what you want to teach in the course. Multi-section courses should have the same objectives across sections.
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Learning Objectives: / Optional but recommended – Include a list of learning outcomes describing what learners will know, understand, or be able by the end of the course (see Potter & Kustra, 2012 – for more information). Mastery of outcomes should be reflected in the assessment. (Please review the new Assessment and Grading Policy available at and endeavor to make clear how your assessments are aligned with the learning experiences and objectives of the course.)
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Required Course Materials: / You may provide access to readings through Textbooks, Course Packs, Moodle, Library Reserve, or links to online content. (As applicable, a list of recommended course textbooks, manuals or other materials may be provided.)
Course Evaluation and Grading: / Include a breakdown of all examinations, assignments and any other work (such as class participation) contributing to the final grade, including the due date (for all assignments worth 10% or more) and the weighting. For example:
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5. / Article Critique
Midterm Examination
Lab Assignments
Class participation
Final Examination / Date
Oct 8
Oct 20
Nov 15, Dec 3
Dec 18 / Value
10%
25%
25%
10%
30%
Note: Each course will vary in terms of the number of assignments and exams.
●If participation is included in the evaluation, an explanation of how it will be determined must be included. (For example, will it be based on attendance, quality of contributions to discussion, level of activity during drills, etc. What will you be looking for when you determine this part of the total mark?)
●Students must be provided access to past or representative evaluative course material, which includes old final or midterm examination papers, sample exam questions, sample essay questions, or any other representative evaluative course material. Include a statement explaining how evaluative material will be made available, which will be in one of the two following ways:
oBy electronic publication on a website maintained by an instructor, where every student registered in a course will have equal access to the material.
oBy submission to the Students' Union Exam Registry
●A description must be provided explaining the manner in which the official University grading system is to be implemented in the course. Instructors should refer to the University of Alberta Marking and Grading Guidelines. Below is the explanation recommended for courses in the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation:
Evaluation will be completed and expressed in raw marks throughout the course. Grades (using the letter grading system) will be assigned only to the final distribution of mark totals for the course. Grades will be assigned based on a combination of absolute achievement and relative performance in this class and remain unofficial until approved by Faculty Council or it’s designate (i.e. Associate Dean). Students can access their course grades via the web using Bear Tracks (go to ‘For Students’, then ‘Registration’, then ‘Your Class Timetable’).
Late Assignments: / (Optional section – Example provided below)
Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the due date. Ten percent will be deducted each day. The instructor may consider an extension if notified within 48 hours of due date and supporting documentation of an acceptable reason is provided.
Missed Term Exams and Assignments: / For an excused absence where the cause is religious belief, a student must contact the instructor(s) within two weeks of the start of Fall or Winter classesto request accommodation for the term (including the final exam, where relevant). Instructorsmay request adequate documentation to substantiate the student request.
Recording of Lectures: / Audio or video recording of lectures, labs, seminars or any other teaching environment by students is allowed only with the prior written consent of the instructor or as a part of an approved accommodation plan. Recorded material is to be used solely for personal study, and is not to be used or distributed for any other purpose without prior written consent from the instructor.
Attendance: / “Since presence at lectures, participation in classroom discussions and projects, and the completion of assignments are important components of most courses, students will serve their interests best by regular attendance. Those who choose not to attend must assume whatever risks are involved” (UofA Calendar §23.3 Attendance). (If you require attendance for labs, field trips, etc., this information must be made clear in your course outline, in as much detail as possible.)
Accommodations: / Eligible students(students registered with Student Accessibility Services -SAS)have both rights and responsibilities with regard to accessibility-related accommodations. Consequently,scheduling exam accommodations in accordance withSASdeadlines and procedures is essential.Please noteadherence to procedures and deadlines is required for U of A to provideaccommodations. Contact SAS( for further information.
Academic Support Centre: / Students who require additional help in developing strategies for better time management, study skills or examination skills should contact the Student Success Centre (2-300 Students’ Union Building).
Academic Integrity and Honesty: / The University of Alberta is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. Students are expected to be familiar with these standards regarding academic honesty and to uphold the policies of the University in this respect. Students are particularly urged to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the Code of Student Behaviour (online at ) and avoid any behaviour that could potentially result in suspicions of cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation or aiding and abetting any of these offences. Academic dishonesty is a serious offence and can result in suspension or expulsion from the University. Students should understand the University of Alberta definitions for this inappropriate behaviour.
30.3.2(1) Plagiarism
No Student shall submit the words, ideas, images or data of another person as the Student’s own in any academic writing, essay, thesis, project, assignment, presentation or poster in a course or program of study.
30.3.2(2) Cheating
30.3.2(2)a
No Student shall in the course of an examination or other similar activity, obtain or attempt to obtain information from another Student or other unauthorized source, give or attempt to give information to another Student, or use, attempt to use or possess for the purposes of use any unauthorized material.
30.3.2(2)b No Student shall represent or attempt to represent him or herself as another or have or attempt to have himself or herself represented by another in the taking of an examination, preparation of a paper or other similar activity. See also misrepresentation in 30.3.6(4).
30.3.2(2)c No Student shall represent another’s substantial editorial or compositional assistance on an assignment as the Student’s own work.
30.3.2(2)d No Student shall submit in any course or program of study, without the written approval of the course Instructor, all or a substantial portion of any academic writing, essay, thesis, research report, project, assignment, presentation or poster for which credit has previously been obtained by the Student or which has been or is being submitted by the Student in another course or program of study in the University or elsewhere.
30.3.2(2)e No Student shall submit in any course or program of study any academic writing, essay, thesis, report, project, assignment, presentation or poster containing a statement of fact known by the Student to be false or a reference to a source the Student knows to contain fabricated claims (unless acknowledged by the Student), or a fabricated reference to a source.
30.3.6(4) Misrepresentation of Facts
No Student shall misrepresent pertinent facts to any member of the University community for the purpose of obtaining academic or other advantage. See also 30.3.2(2) b, c, d and e.
30.3.6(5) Participation in an Offence
No Student shall counsel or encourage or knowingly aid or assist, directly or indirectly, another person in the commission of any offence under this Code.
The Truth In Education (T*I*E) project is a campus wide educational campaign on Academic Honesty. This program was created to let people know the limits and consequences of inappropriate academic behaviour. There are helpful tips for Instructors and Students. Please take the time to visit the website at:
Amendments to the Code of Student Behaviour occur throughout the year. For the most recent version of the Code, visit the University Governance website at
Course Content:
Insert a schedule of course topics to be covered, lab topics, corresponding readings, website links, etc. Course Instructors may insert any additional content in this portion of the course outline that they deem to be important information for the students in the course.
Final Note: This course outline acts as an understanding between the student and the instructor regarding the details of the course. It is understood that circumstances might develop, during a term, when a change to the course outline makes sense to all concerned. Policy about course outlines can be found in section 23.4(2) of the University Calendar.
Disclaimer: Any typographical errors in this Course Outline are subject to change and will be announced in class. The date of the final examination is set by the Registrar and takes precedence over the final examination date reported in this syllabus.
Copyright: Dr. XXX, Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta (year) [some professors have been adding a copyright statement. It is not really necessary, but it may be useful to reinforce this fact when your intellectual property is put on a website]