Fall 2025 Course Syllabus
Course: KINE-1301 (Section: 71, CRN: 91118) Foundations of Kinesiology |
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Instructor Information | |||||||||
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Instructor | Dr. Charles Kish | ||||||||
kishcr@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6292 | ||||||||
Office | Carl Parker Multipurpose Center - Room: 102 | ||||||||
Office Hours | I serve as a Remote Adjunct Instructor: No Office on campus. Please contact via email. | ||||||||
Additional Contact Information | None | ||||||||
Course Information | |||||||||
Description | Orientation to the field of physical fitness and sport. Includes the study and practice of activities and principles that promote physical fitness. | ||||||||
Required Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
Required Textbook(s): Knudson, D. & Brusseau, T. (2022). Introduction to Kinesiology: Studying Physical Activity (6th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
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Additional Materials/Resources | Provided in Blackboard | ||||||||
Corequisites/Prerequisites | Online Course Information: The course is designed to be delivered through a “Fully Online” method, Asynchronously (no regularly scheduled meetings). Online Learning requires students to be organized, articulate, dedicated, and have a degree of self-learning capabilities. This course is reading-intensive and requires a high degree of comprehension, written communication, and application skills. Students are expected to complete all assignments by posted deadlines (usually 10:00 PM CST), check Blackboard and Outlook Email regularly, complete all remote learning opportunities, and return communication to the instructor within 1-2 days. Students are expected to complete all work individually, and work must be considered original, non-plagiarized, and without the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). | ||||||||
Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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Program Student Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
Lecture Topics Outline |
Unit I: Introduction to Kinesiology & Physical Activity Experience
The instructor reserves the right to modify content to meet the learning needs of students and/or transition the delivery method if necessary. |
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Major Assignments Schedule | KINE_1301_71_202590_P00314217.pdf | ||||||||
Final Exam Date | December 8, 2025 - 6:00 AM Through December 9, 2025 - 10:00 PM | ||||||||
Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
Determination of Final Grade |
Determination of Final Grade: A Point Value will be posted on Canvas for each Assignment throughout the semester. The student’s Final Grade will be determined by using the “Total Points Earned” divided by the “Total Points Possible” for the entire course. The “Percentage of the Final Points” will be used with a Standard Grading Scale. Assignments are expected to be submitted in the required format, be considered appropriate college-level work, and by the deadline, or penalties/point deductions will be assessed. See additional information in Canvas and the assignment section of the Course Syllabus. |
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Course Policies | |||||||||
Instructor Policies |
Academic Honesty: Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated by the instructor or the college. Plagiarism is not acceptable; students must do original work and are required to document sources for all assignments. Please consult the Student Handbook for additional information and consequences. Assignments: Students will have the opportunity to complete a variety of assignments throughout the semester, including written, discussions, practical assignments, quizzes, and exams. Late assignments will be subject to a penalty and may not accepted after 5 days late. Make-up Assignments: Students must contact the instructor to request a make-up assignment before the deadline. This will be accepted in rare circumstances, and only partial credit will be given. Point deductions will be made for late submissions, and assignments will not be accepted past the final deadline. Online Participation: There will be regular discussion assignments for this course. Students will be required to participate in discussions and online activities. Students should follow course guidelines and adhere to the Discussion Board Do’s and Don’ts as well as the Netiquette handouts. |
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Attendance Policy | Online Attendance Policy: Research has shown a cause-and-effect relationship between attendance and college success. This is a fully online class, so it is a requirement to regularly check student e-mail and the Blackboard system. Students should check the Blackboard system several times each week to obtain current assignments and announcements. | ||||||||
Additional Information |
Assignments:
Practical Application Activities:
Discussion Assignments:
Quizzes & Exams (Assessments):
Signature Assignment:
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Institutional Policies | |||||||||
MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
Facility Policies | No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited. | ||||||||
HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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Grievance / Complaint / Concern | If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair. | ||||||||
Department Information |
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