PE 26: Introduction to Kinesiology
Welcome to the discipline of Kinesiology.
The course will cover the various subdisciplines related to the study of human movement We will examine an overview of kinesiology, physical education, principles of physical activity, fitness, professional career options and the various sub-disciplines related to the study of human movement.
The course will be capped at 40 students. Please enroll early. If space becomes available, students on the Wait-list please request an "Add Authorization". The waitlist will disappear on the first day of class.
Instructor: Mitchell Palacio
Contact: Please use the Canvas Inbox to contact me
Virtual Office Hours: TBD. I will post days and confirm time through our Canvas Announcement page.
Virtual Office: We will use Zoom for one on one appointments. Please use the Canvas Inbox to arrange possible times/dates. Monday thru Friday.
The instructor will respond to all course email within 48 hours Monday-Friday, exclusive of school holidays.
Student Learning Outcomes
Evaluate the basic concepts, historical, ethical and philosophical foundations of kinesiology.
Describe and explain the relationship between physical activity and the conceptual foundations of the sub-disciplines of kinesiology
Assess fundamental concepts of basic movement and the importance of physical activity experience.
Analyze the pathways and requirements for career opportunities in kinesiology.
Important Dates
Full semester online course: August 28 - December 19 (16 weeks)
Online Class Begins: August 28 , 2023
Online Class Ends: December 19, 2023
Last Day to Drop with Full refund: September 7, 2023
Last Day to Add with instructor's approval: September 7, 2023
Last Day to Drop without a 'W' symbol: September 7, 2023
Last Day to Opt for Pass/No Pass: November 2, 2023
No Final Exam - Accumulated point total will be used for Final Grade
90% and Higher: = A
80% to 89% = B
70% to 79%: = C
60% to 69%: = D
60% and Lower: = F
Physical Education, Dance and Athletics
Office Wellness Rm 122: Virtual Office Hours: By Appointment
Zoom Office Hours by appointment: Please contact me through the Canvas Inbox to setup a one on one Zoom appointment.
The instructor will respond to all course email within 48 hours Monday-Friday, exclusive of school holidays.
Contact: Please use your Canvas Inbox
Associates Degree to Transfer in Kinesiology
The CCSF Physical Education department is also proud to present our Associates Degree to Transfer in Kinesiology. The new transfer degrees, known as the Associate Degree for Transfer (AD-T) guarantee admission to a California State University (CSU) campus for any community college student who completes an “associate degree for transfer, and who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing these degrees (AA-T or AS-T) are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. In addition, PE 26 Intro to Kinesiology also fulfills CCSF GE Area G-1 for Health Knowledge and CSU GE Area E for life-long learning.
PE 26: Introduction to Kinesiology is also part of our Personal Training and Athletic Coaching certification.
The course will explore Three Main Areas of Physical Activity
Physical activity experience
Scholarship of physical activity
Professional experience in physical activity
Part I: Physical Activity Experience
Chapter 1: Overview of the field of kinesiology
Chapter 2: Spheres of physical activity experience
Chapter 3: Importance of physical activity experience
Part II: Scholarship of Physical Activity
Chapter 4: Philosophy of physical activity
Chapter 5: History of physical activity
Chapter 6: Sociology of physical activity
Chapter 7: Motor behavior
Chapter 8: Sport and Exercise Psychology
Chapter 9: Biomechanics of physical activity
Chapter 10: Physiology of physical activity
Part III: Professional Experience in Physical Activity
Chapter 11: Becoming a Physical Activity Professional
Chapter 12: Career in Health and Fitness
Chapter 13: Careers in Therapeutic Exercise
Chapter 14: Careers in teaching Physical Education
Chapter 15: Careers in Coaching and Sports Instruction
Chapter 16: Careers in Sport Management
Important: Course Pacing and First Week Requirements
The course has been designed using modules that will encompass a variety of learning styles/modalities. This class is active even though it’s online. You are in control of you destiny. The online course will take an average of 9 – 10 hours per week for the full semester. Please set aside time for reading, taking quizzes, watching videos, researching articles on the web and responding to forums.
We have 16 modules. I will post modules two weeks in advance of their due dates. In the first two weeks of the course, two modules will be release. The following week, I will released the next Module on Sunday with assignments due in two weeks. New modules will be released on (Sundays). Due dates for the modules are well defined.
Previously covered material, of course, will always be available to you.
Pay Close Attention To Due Dates: You will need to complete all necessary material by those dates in order to perform adequately in the course.
You will need to complete all necessary material by stated due dates in order to perform adequately in the course.
You will be required to log on to the course site several times a week; so do not plan to work on this course only on the weekends.
Once the course begins on the first day of class, log in immediately to the Course Canvas site and complete the Welcome module.
You must complete the "Welcome orientation module by, September 1, 2023, otherwise you will marked as “No Show"
Canvas
Log-in instructions for Students:
Username: CCSF ID, examples: W12345678 or @12345678
Your Canvas password is your RAM ID password. RAM ID instructions for students (Google Doc)
If you have a login problems with your RAM ID, please contact the CCSF Helpdesk at 415-239-3711 or Toll-Free at 844-693-4357.
For Canvas questions, please call the Canvas Support Hotline (844) 592-2198 available 24/7, or live chat with Canvas support. This should be your first go-to place for Canvas help - they're very helpful!
You won’t be able to log into your course until the course start date listed in the schedule of classes. If you have just added, you will be enrolled in your online course within the next business day.
Course Policies
Course Communications
Contact Email:Please use the Canvas Inbox (preferred method of contact). I will reply within 24-48 hours, Mon-Fri, excluding holidays and Sundays. If you do not hear back within this time frame, please resend your message.
Announcements: When I need to communicate with the class, I will post a text announcement to the Announcement Forum. Be sure to set your Canvas Notification Preferences so you get notified as soon as I create an Announcement.
Q&A Forum: Please post general course-related questions in the Q&A Forum. I check the Q & A more than my email. A quick link to our “Q&A Forum” is located on the Home Page. I will reply to Q&A posts within 48 hours, Mon-Fri, and replies will be visible to the entire class, but anyone is welcome to jump in to help.
Discussion Forums: I will have regular Discussion forums to interact with your peers. Each discussion forum includes clear criteria for your required post and replies, including due dates and a grading rubric.
Drop Policy
You will be required to log on to the course site the first day of class and complete the “Welcome orientation” module.
You will have one week to complete the “Welcome orientation module”. Please pay close attention to the “DUE DATE”. If you have not completed the “Welcome orientation module, you will marked as “No Show”.
If you continue to miss the due dates (greater than 40%) of the assignments and not participant in class discussions you will be dropped by September 15
Late Work Policy
Time management skills are important. Expect to spend as much or even more time than a traditional course, yet enjoy the flexibility, convenience, and connection that online learning brings. Consider blocking out a regular time in your schedule each day for this course. This class will take approximately 10 hours per week minimum.
There are two standard due dates during the week.
Initial assignments such as reading the material and initial forum posts are due as early as possible in the week, no later than Thursday at 11:59 pm.
Secondary assignments (ie. forum replies) and major assignments are due at the close of the week, Sunday before 11:59 pm.
If life events interrupt your work in this class, no worries, I will work with you! Please contact me as soon as possible so I can help you stay as current and provide as much support as possible.
If you recognize a due date might be a problem
Identify the problem
Contact me to propose a solution. We can work it out!
Online Learning
What are the real challenges encountered by both new and experienced online students, and how can you be successful? Managing time is perhaps one of the biggest challenges for online students. We are all busy people, and that is probably why you are taking an online class to begin with. Online learning is not for everyone...you will need to have excellent time management skills and be highly self-motivated.
Tips for Succeeding in Online Classes
How well online courses work for you depends on many factors, including your computer system, computer skills and knowledge, reading skills, time management skills, motivation, study skills, self-discipline, and learning style. Let’s strategize a plan for success.
Your Responsibilities
To successfully complete this course, you will be expected to spend at least 9 hours per week on each weekly module. Your time commitment will vary based upon your own level of experience with web technologies and level of personal commitment. An online course is NOT self-paced, and you must keep up with the weekly assignments and manage your time efficiently and effectively. Please don’t underestimate the time commitment!
CCSF Support Services
CCSF Online Course Support Center
Your instructor is committed to accommodating students with special needs. CCSF has programs that support Disabled Students and support services for veterans and additional support services for students.
Academic Computing Resource Center (Links to an external site.)
Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) (Links to an external site.)
Student Services for Online Students (Links to an external site.)
Career options with a degree in Kinesiology
Personal Trainer
Physical Therapist
Athletic Trainer
Sports Manager
Youth Coach
Physical Education Teacher