SUNY Cortland Physical Education Department PED 181 - Adventure Activities

PED 181 - Adventure Activities
Fall 2010
& Spring 2011
SUNY Cortland
Physical Education Department
PED 181 - Adventure Activities
Course Information
Credit Hours: 1.0 credit
Semester/Year:
Location:
Text: Fuchs, T., Steele, T., Quinn, T., Adventure Madness.
(2000 rev. 2006) T.D. Enterprises: Freeville, New York
Professor Information
Name of Instructor:
Phone:
Office Location:
Office Hours:
Email:
Course Description:
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(A) The content for Adventure Activities involves innovative warm-up and conditioning exercises,
group cooperation, personal and group problem solving initiatives, spotting skills, trust activities and
skills associated with individual challenges in an adventure setting.
Through the stages of group development as designed within the course, students will gain an
understanding of how to build more effective groups out of groups of virtual strangers.
A friendly, supportive environment with school-appropriate modeling will enable students to learn the
basics of trust, cooperation and healthy risk-taking behaviors. (1.0 cr. hr.)
Course Attendance
Students will receive a 1/3 letter grade deduction for each unexcused absence from class. Students
must actively attend 80% of all held classes to pass the course. For a class that meets 14 times, 3
missed classes will result in failure for the course. Late arrivals to class will count as absences.
Goals/Objectives of the Course:
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To increase a participant’s sense of personal confidence and to gain a feeling of enjoyment through
participation in a wide variety of non-stereotypical physical education activities. (Affective domain)
(CF: knowledge base)
To demonstrate leadership and group dynamic skills necessary to accomplish problem solving
activities such as initiatives and low elements activities within an effective group.
(Affective/Cognitive domains). (NASPE 2.1; CF: knowledge base)
To demonstrate individual responsibility in regard to punctuality, completing required assignments
with quality and showing concern for the physical and psychological safety of self and others.
(Psychomotor and Affective domains) (NASPE 6; CF: professional commitments)
To develop an increased level of agility and physical coordination through avid participation in
various activities. (Psychomotor domain) (NASPE 2.1; CF: knowledge base)
To understand and demonstrate necessary safety techniques and skills utilized in the various adventure
activities presented in class. (Cognitive and Psychomotor domains) (NASPE 2.1; CF: knowledge
base)
To be able to recognize the potential of typical physical education facilities and equipment for
adaptation and use in adventure activities. (Cognitive domain) (NASPE 3.4; CF: knowledge base)
To be able to effectively modify adventure activities for presentation to diverse populations.
(Adaptive) (NASPE 3.5, 3.6; CF: diversity)
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To provide an opportunity for students to develop decision making techniques in an individual and
group setting. (Affective domain) (NASPE 4.6; CF: knowledge base)
Exhibit professional behaviors that reflect a commitment and respect for the profession. (NASPE 6;
CF: professional commitment)
Evaluation of Student Performance
All assignments must be submitted/performed on the specified, communicated due date. It is the
responsibility of the student to make sure of the exact due date of all assignments through class
attendance and communication with the instructor.
*Any assignment not handed in or not ready on the specified due date will receive no credit.
Evaluation of Student Performance
Questions to Answer/Assignments = 50%
Written assignments taken from the text and class activities - * Must Be Typed!
Notebook = 20%
Completeness (2% - see below)
Daily Notes/Journal (10% - see below)
Activity Additions (5% - see below)
Neatness/Presentation (3% - see below)
*Checked and observed in class
*Collected throughout course and observed in class
*Checked and observed in class
*Checked and observed in class & through
assignments
Commitment to Class = 30% (See Rubric on Page 3)
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Notebook Evaluation (20%)
Completeness (2%) ___Text Included?
___Course Outline Included?
___Interactive Questions in the Text Answered (Hog Call, Group Juggle, Mortar &
Pestle)
Daily Notes/Journal (10%)
For every class session you attend, you will need to keep a professional journal of the activities
performed during the course. The journal for each class session will be worth approximately one
point. Please follow the following format for each day, being sure to type all of your work:
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Provide your Name, Date, and Class Number (first, second, etc.)
Provide a list of the activities performed in class that day. Be sure to include the following
information for each activity:
Name, page the activity is found in your text (for those
activities not in text, please see “write
ups”), and any variations/safety concerns/thoughts that you have.
Your Instructor will identify a theme for the day. Please be sure to define the theme, identify how
the activities did OR did not relate to the theme, and perform a self-analysis: on a scale of 1-4 (with
4 being the best), how did you rate as an individual? Why? How did the class rate as a whole?
Why?
Finally, Identify any other themes or concepts you believe were brought into focus during the
day’s activities. Briefly explain your answer.
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Activity Additions (5%)
Most of the activities done in class are included in the text. However, a few are not. For these activities, you
need to create a “write up” of the activity. A “write up” is a set of instructions/directions that anybody
could use to lead the activity. Be sure to follow the format used in the text. Each “write up” should be
typed and on its own page.
Neatness/Presentation (3%)
The Basics: 1) Three Ring binder; 2) Name, Course, & Section # on Exterior; 3) Typed; 4) Organized/Tabbed
into Distinct Sections
Overall Presentation: Excellent
(Proud to hand in to a future employer as sample of professional work.
Indicative of a college-level or business level final presentation.
Complete, thorough work)
Good
(Neat-acceptable as a lab-type notebook. Okay resource- missing
some items but all right overall)
Needs Work (A rough draft of a document that needs further review. Poor resource,
organization is minimal, additions minimal etc.)
Poor
(Very rough around the edges for numerous reasons: penmanship,
organization, spelling, grammar, overall neatness, lack of completion
etc. Not acceptable as evidence of college- level work)
Sample Journal Page for PED 181 Adventure Activities
Name______________________
Date__________________
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Class
List of Activities:
Name of Activity
Page #
Variations, Safety Concerns, Thoughts (Expand on these!)
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Theme for the Day:__________________ (as communicated by the instructor)
Define the Theme:______________________________________________________________
How the activities did or did not relate to the theme:
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Self Analysis:
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(How did you rate?)
Why? ________________________________________________________________________
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Class Analysis:
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1
(How did the class rate?)
Why? ________________________________________________________________________
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Other Themes or Concepts that Relate to Today’s Activities (Briefly Explain)
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(Add write ups, if needed after this page, one page per write up!)
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Commitment To Class (30%)
Target
Acceptable
Unacceptable
6 (30 points Upper End)
5 (25 Points Lower End)
4 (20 Points Upper End)
3 (15 Points Lower End)
2 (10 Points Upper End)
1 (5 Points Lower End)
Exemplary model of Professional behavior
Acceptable model of professional behavior
Models poor or unacceptable professional
behavior
Participates in an effective, enthusiastic manner
in group and individual activities at all times
Generally willing to participate without outside
intervention in group or individual activities
Not willing to always be a part of activities or
will participate with direction from someone
else (instructor or another student)
Always respectful of the rights, property &
opinions of others and gives feedback in a
constructive, respectful manner
Generally respectful of the rights, property &
opinions of others
Does not or only sometimes is respectful of the
rights, property & opinions of others
Willing, active initiator and participant in
discussions
Participates and sometimes initiates &
contributes to discussions
Is reluctant or does not contribute to class
discussions; unreceptive to others
Fully commits to individual, group or skill
building activities with positive energy and
enthusiasm
Usually engages in individual, group or skill
building activities with energy and enthusiasm
Rarely or does not engage in individual, group
or skill building activities
Is always aware of safety implications of
surroundings and will take appropriate actions
for safety as needed
Usually is aware of safety implications of
surroundings and will respond appropriately to
safety issues
Rarely or does not demonstrate an awareness of
the safety implications to him/herself or others
either physically and/or emotionally
Always demonstrates self confidence and
accepts & respects the appropriate assistance
and input of others
Usually self confident and generally accepts the
appropriate assistance and input of others
Demonstrates little or no confidence in others
and/or him/herself
Behavior reflects that of a professional educator
in a pedagogy class (dress, language,
attentiveness, attitude).
Acceptable behavior for a college student
Demonstrates Unacceptable behavior for a
college student (dress, language, attentiveness,
attitude)
Always punctual, prepared for movement,
hands in all assignments on time and attends
every class. Communicates to teacher in
advance about special circumstances when able.
Usually punctual, prepared for movement,
hands in all assignments on due date, and may
miss one class. Communicates to teacher after
the fact about special circumstances.
Late to class (or leaves early), not prepared for
movement, does not hand in all assignments,
and absent 2 classes or more. Does not
communicate with teacher.
Adapted from Goals 2000-Physical Education 2000-2001 Staff Development workbook, Kenneth Demas (Personal &Social Responsibility Programs Committee Chair/Author), NYS AHPERD
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Course Schedule:
Weeks 1-3
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Group Orientation Activities
Full Value Contract and the Being
Innovative warm-ups
Norm Establishment Activities
Beginning Initiatives
Beginning Trust
Variations and Modifications for Diverse Populations
Module A & B
Weeks 4-6
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Trust Progressions and Activities
Effective Spotting Techniques and Safety Skills
Debriefing
Actual versus Perceived Risk and Healthy Risk Taking Behavior
Challenge by Choice
Module C & D
Weeks 7-8
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Stages of Group Development & Qualities of Effective Groups
Problem Solving and Initiatives
Closure Activities
Notebook Evaluation
Dress Policy
Activity courses are an important part of professional preparation in physical education and students should
dress in a manner that reflects positively on their professional aspirations. Clothing should be modest; permit
unrestricted and safe movement; be appropriate to the demands of the particular activity; and appear neat,
clean and free of stains/tears. Footwear should match the characteristics of the surface/activity. For more
detail, refer to the Advisement Manual
Teacher Education Candidacy: (rev. Fall 2006)
If during your enrollment at SUNY Cortland you are convicted of a crime and/or have any judicial or
academic integrity violations, you must notify your School’s associate dean at once. Failure to do so may
result in your dismissal from the teacher education program. Failure to provide truthful information may result
in your dismissal from the teacher education program and may result in academic dishonesty charges (Source:
SUNY Cortland Teacher Education application).
Academic Integrity Statement: (rev. Fall 2006)
"Students in this course are expected to abide by the guidelines on academic dishonesty that are found in
chapter 340 of the SUNY Cortland College Handbook (http://www.cortland.edu/president/handbook.pdf). As
stated in these guidelines, any instance of plagiarism, cheating on examinations or other forms of academic
dishonesty will be punished, most likely by the receipt of a failing grade for this course and possible dismissal
from the College. The primary means for enforcing the course's policy on academic dishonesty will be the
Web-based plagiarism detection service Turnitin.com, to which you will be required to submit all of the
papers you write for this course."
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Disability Statement: (rev. Fall 2006)
SUNY Cortland is committed to upholding and maintaining all aspects of the federal Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If you are a student with
a disability and wish to request accommodations, please contact the Office of Student Disability Services
located in B-1 Van Hoesen Hall or call 753-2066 for an appointment. Because many accommodations
require early planning, requests for accommodations should be made as soon as possible.
School of Professional Studies Deans’ Office
John Cottone, Interim Dean
Eileen Gravani, Associate Dean
(607) 753-2829
(607) 753-2702
Professional Studies Building
Professional Studies Building
Room 1175
Room 1175
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