PET 125 Syllabus Contract 1

PET 125 Principles of Human Movement

Spring 2010; 2 Credit Hours

Instructor: Ryan Flett, Ph.D. Office: Coliseum 274

Phone: 304 293-0844 e-mail: mflett@mix.wvu.edu
Office Hours: Monday 9:00-12:00; Tuesday 12:00-1:00; Wednesday 9:00-11:00

Course Description: Monday & Wednesday 8:00-8:50 AM; Coliseum 251; 2 Credit Hours.
This course is designed to introduce prospective physical educators to the principles of human
movement.

Text: Sport Mechanics for Coaches by Brendan Burkett (2010). Third Edition.

In performing the analysis of a sport skill, the human body is often viewed as a
"machine" subject to the same laws and physical principles that govern the actions of any
machine. The analysis of sport performance involves the identification of laws and principles
that help to explain the mechanical reasons for success or failure. Relating these laws and
principles to sport is the basis of this course.

Course Format: Lecture and Discussion

Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the prospective physical educator will be
able to:
1. Define and explain the instructional and developmental implications of the quantities of
force, mass, inertia, volume, density and center of mass.
2. Define and explain the instructional and developmental implications of the principles of
balance and center of gravity.
3. Define and explain the instructional and developmental implications of the aerodynamic
principles of projectiles.
4. Define and explain the instructional and developmental implications of Newton's Laws of
Motion.
5. Define and explain the instructional and developmental implications of the coefficient of
restitution of objects.
6. Define and explain the instructional and developmental implications of dynamic
considerations of resistance and propulsion in fluids.
7. Define and explain the instructional and developmental implications of linear and angular
kinematics.

All of the aforementioned Laws and Physical Principles will be used in analyzing the
performance of selected sport skills for the safe, effective, and efficient performance of these
sport skills. To assess the mechanical nature of a sport technique and to use this information in
helping performers choose movements that will result in skillful motion is the main objective of
this course.
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Evaluation (100 Points):

4 Exams X 15 points = 60 Points Presentation / Project = 15 Points

Chapter Summaries = 15 Points Participation = 10 Points

Grading scale:
A- = 90.0 – 92.94 A = 93.0 – 96.94 A+ = 97.0 – 100.0
B- = 80.0 – 82.94 B = 83.0 – 86.94 B+ = 87.0 – 89.94
C- = 70.0 – 72.94 C = 73.0 – 76.94 C+ = 77.0 – 79.94
D- = 60.0 – 62.94 D = 63.0 – 66.94 D+ = 67.0 – 69.94
F < 59.94

Explanation of grading:
Tests: The three exams will include multiple choice questions for the most part. Fill-in-the-blank
and short answer questions may be included. Questions will test your knowledge and application
of the assigned readings, power points, and class discussions. The fourth exam will be a
comprehensive final exam.

Mechanical principle demonstration: At the end of the semester, you will have a chance to
apply a mechanical principle using the sport skill of your choice. This project will be performed
in pairs of two. Additional information will be discussed later. Here is a tentative description:
Pairs will select a principle from the curriculum and use two sport or real world example to
explain/apply how this principle works. Students may use demonstrations, videos, free body
diagrams, formulas, or other methods to illustrate the mechanical principle. For example:
I chose to present rotational stability. I chose two ways to improve stability: having a lower
center of gravity (relative to my base of support), and generating more opposing force without
increasing my leverage from a wider base. I would explain what rotational stability is, then
identify the two factors I am focusing on. Next, I would use a free body diagram to explain how a
lower C of G creates a smaller lever (moment arm) to knock me off balance and how a wider
base creates a larger lever to keep me stable. However, I would also point out that a wider base
of support can also be a disadvantage when running, so building stabilizing strength is better
than having a wider base of support. Each group will have 5-8 minutes to present.

Chapter Summaries: The most important thing that you must do to be a successful student is
read the chapter before the class. University is about becoming a life-long learner, able to find
and learn information. If you read before class, it will improve participation and interaction.
More importantly, if you have already read the chapter, our time in class can be spent on:
specific sections that you would like help with; examples, demonstrations, and illustrations; and
small group discussions. All of these things are more effective than having me read slides to you.
However, enough students must do the assigned reading and know the foundational material.
As such, you are required to submit a one-page, single-spaced, bullet-point summary of
chapters 1-4. The due date for each chapter is midnight of the night before the day that we are
going to discuss that chapter. Reminders may be given either by email or in the prior class.

Participation: It is critically important that students help to generate a positive classroom setting
for higher learning. This requires that you complete assigned readings before class, openly
participate in demonstrations, share your understanding with others, answer questions, and be
willing to share your own experiences (as they relate to movement analysis).
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University and Instructor Policies

E-mail Course Requirement

All students are required to activate their WVU Mix e-mail accounts. Information about this
class, and updates to the assignments will be sent via e-mail. If students do not want to check
their Mix accounts on a regular basis, they are highly encouraged to have their Mix e-mail
messages forwarded to an account that they do check on a regular basis.

Attendance policy
Attendance is extremely important for students to successfully complete the requirements of this
course. Therefore, it is highly suggested that students attend every meeting of this course.
Students are responsible for all work that is assigned during classes that are missed.

Persons with Disabilities

If you are a person with a disability and anticipate needing any type of accommodation in order
to participate in this class, please advise me of your needs at your earliest convenience, and make
appropriate arrangements with Disability Services at 293-6700.

Social Justice
West Virginia University is committed to social justice. As the instructor of this course, I concur
with and support the University's commitment and expect to maintain a positive learning
environment based upon open communication and mutual respect. Any suggestions as to how to
promote such an environment will be appreciated and will be given serious consideration.

Academic Conduct
Students are to behave appropriately during class. Students who do not behave appropriately
during class (e.g., talking to other students, texting, cell phone use, reading newspapers, not
respecting others perspectives and thoughts) will be asked to leave the room, and can be
permanently removed from class.

Cell Phone Use in Class

Mobile phone use (including texting) during class is distracting and disrespectful to the professor
and other students. As such, use of mobile phones in class will not be tolerated. Should a student
have an emergency that warrants the need to keep a cell phone turned on, that student should
inform the instructor of this at the beginning of class, and sit very close to the door, where they
can step out of the room to talk. Cell use will bring your participation grade down.

Time is Effort and Organization

The credit hour designation for this course is based on a standard university formula for
determining normal student workload. This formula is based on contact time (in-class) and out-
of-class time used for study, preparation, and completing assignments. In general, for every
credit hour students should expect to spend one clock hour per week in class (contact time) and
two clock hours in out-of-class time (reading, studying, etc.). This course is designed for two
credit hours. Therefore, you should expect to spend two hours in class each week, and on
average four hours each week reading, studying, etc. In other words, you should dedicate about
six hours each week to this course in order to earn an average grade or better. If your personal
goal is to obtain an above average grade in this course, it is likely that you will need to spend
additional time engaged in out-of-class learning activities.
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Communication With Your Professor

When you visit your instructor’s office for the first few times, please knock and introduce
yourself and why you are coming. These simple steps will help you make a positive impression
on professors as well. Please introduce yourself as often as possible as this will help me to learn
your name more quickly.

Our class website can be found from https://ecampus.wvu.edu/. You are responsible for
announcements and documents that are placed on eCampus. You have the ability to check your
grade on this site and are responsible for doing so to avoid grade discrepancies or possible errors.
You may not use your cell phone during class. The MIX system will be used for emails, but
please check the class website regularly. When sending me emails, please begin the subject line
with: PET124… (e.g., PET124 Exam Question).

Academic Honesty
University policies on academic dishonesty will be enforced. Policies and procedures for
cheating, plagiarism, forgery, and misrepresentation or fraud are described in the WVU catalogs
and the WVU Student Handbook (i.e., the Mountie).

The integrity of the classes offered by any academic institution solidifies the foundation of its
mission and cannot be sacrificed to expediency, ignorance, or blatant fraud. Therefore, the
University will enforce rigorous standards of academic integrity in all aspects and assignments of
this course. For the detailed policy of West Virginia University regarding the definitions of acts
considered to fall under academic dishonesty and possible ensuing sanctions, please see the
Student Conduct Code at http://www.arc.wvu.edu/admissions/integrity.html. Students with
questions about any activity that may be interpreted as academic dishonesty should see their
instructor before the assignment is due.

Academic Appeal Process

Students are informed of the appeal process for dealing with academic behavior or grade appeals.
Students should first attempt to resolve all academic behavior/grade appeals with the faculty
member teaching the course as early as possible. If a reasonable resolution can not be reached at
this time, the student should write a letter of appeal to the Chair of the Department within which
the course was taught. If a reasonable resolution is not reached from this level of appeal, further
written appeals should be addressed first to the Associate Dean and then Dean of the College.
Timelines apply to each of these stages. Please see the student handbook for specific
information about this process.

Objectives NASPE ISTE WVPT WVU S&L

1 through 8 1.1 NA 1A 3d NA
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Schedule

Readings should be completed prior to class. Lectures should be reviewed after each class.
Content should be reviewed often, rather than crammed just prior to exams. Repetition of
terminology and concepts will help you to prepare for the final exam (which is comprehensive),
as well as to retain the information for future courses. Finally, you are expected and encouraged
to have questions prepared for each class if assigned readings or previous lectures are unclear.
Addressing such questions is my primary responsibility as the course instructor. You are
expected to take responsibility for your own learning. This is a tentative course outline. The
instructor may alter the outline to enhance the course. The instructor will notify students about
changes. If a lecture will involve lab-type activities, you will be notified the day before, and are
expected to wear work out clothing. Please turn your cell phones off before each class.

THIS SYLLABUS AND SCHEDULE ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE ALL INCLUSIVE

AND MAY BE CHANGED AS CIRCUMSTANCES DICTATE. ANY SUBSTANTIVE
CHANGES THAT ARE MADE WILL BE PRESENTED IN CLASS.

Wee Lecture #1 Lecture #2

k
1/10 Introduction & Syllabus – Be here! Terms: Anatomy & Movement
1/17 MLK DAY – No Class Mechanical Terms 1 (Burkett Ch.1)
1/24 Mechanical Terms 2 Laws of Motion (Burkett Ch.2)
1/31 Laws of Motion & Mechanics Center of Gravity (Burkett Ch.3)
2/7 Review for Exam Exam #1 (Ch. 1, 2, 3 & P.Pnts.)
2/14 Review Exam Results Stability (Burkett Ch.5)
2/21 Stability & Linear Motion 1 (Burkett C.3) Linear Motion 2 & FBDs (eCampus)
2/28 Angular Motion 1 (Burkett Ch.4) Angular Motion 2
3/7 Finish Linear & Angular Motion Review for Exam
3/14 Exam #2 (Ch. 3, 4, 5 & P.Pnts.) Review Results & Prepare for presentations
3/21 SPRING BREAK!
3/28 Fluids (Burkett Ch.6) Skill Analysis 1 (Burkett Ch.7)
4/4 Skill Analysis 2 Finish Skill Analysis & Review
4/11 Exam #3 (Ch. 6, 7, Formulae & P.Pnts.) Prepare for and practice presentations
4/18 Student Presentations 1 Student Presentations 2
4/25 Student Presentations 3 Review for Final Exam – be early!
5/2 FINAL EXAM on MAY ? @ ?:?? [15% of Total Grade] **

** Final Exam will be comprehensive

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PET 125
Instructor: Ryan Flett
Spring 2011

SYLLABUS CONSENT FORM

Print Name

I, ___________________________, agree that I have read the following sections of the syllabus
for this class and agree to the responsibilities and consequences of my actions in this class.

Initial

____ I have read the ACADEMIC DISHONESTY Policy and understand all of the policies
and its consequences for non- compliance.

____ I have read the COURSE SYLLABUS. I understand it and agree to adhere to the
aforementioned guidelines set by my instructor.

Quiz

1. There are ___ exams in this class (including the final exam)

2. There are ___ assignments in this class

3. This class is graded out of a total of ____ points.

Signature: __________________________ Date: _____________

*PLEASE Print Your Name, Initial, Do the Quiz, Sign, and Date.
Return by the 3rd Class of the Semester.