Syllabus THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE College of Education

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE
College of Education
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Syllabus
Conceptual Framework & Knowledge Base
The conceptual framework contains four core
concepts, which are themes through which we
organize and deliver our programs; hence they are
central to our vision of professional educators and
scholars. These include:
Interculturalism
Interrelatedness
Inquiry
Pedagogical Leadership
Mission Statement
To prepare highly skilled professionals to assume roles and positions in teaching, research,
educational leadership, and human development.
To provide undergraduate and graduate programs based on proven best practice, knowledge
acquisition, reflective inquiry, critical thinking, and respect for the cultural and linguistically diverse
learner.
To continuously develop a dynamic local, state, national, and international, dimension that
promotes innovations and contributes to scientific educational, economic, and social change.
Vision Statement
The vision of the College of Education is to be consistently recognized as fully-accredited and as a
nationally and internationally respected college in the areas of science, mathematics, educational
technology and intercultural dimension (language, literacy, culture and interdisciplinary studies in
regard to preparing teachers, counselors, administrators, educational researchers, and professional at all
levels, not only for the school system but for other economical and service areas which require training,
human resources, development and life-long learning.
Teacher preparation programs of the College of Education will be central to the mission of the University
and will have national prominence. It will be at the forefront in programs for English Language Learners
and, through teacher preparation, P-16 and life-long education initiatives will be a model for helping to
close the student achievement gap.
All of these will require the COE to be noted for the quality of its graduates, the scholarship of its faculty,
and the leadership and service they provide to the local, regional, and national educational communities
in the previously mentioned areas.
Note: Please be advised that the College of Education conducts ongoing research regarding the
effectiveness of the programs. You will receive one survey in the final semester prior to graduation
regarding the operations of the unit during your time here. A second survey will occur within one year
following graduation from or completion of a program, and will be sent to your employer. This survey
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will focus on the preparation received at UTB/TSC. Please remember that your response to these
surveys is critical to UTB/TSC excellence.
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College of Education
Department of Health and Human Performance
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4370.60 Management in Exercise and Health
SUMMER I - 2013
Instructors: Arturo Olague
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 882-5969
Office 1.512 REK
Office Hours: By Appointment
Day and Time the Class meets: Monday - Thursday 5:30 pm– 7:10 pm
Location of Class: REK 2.656
Course Catalog Description: This course covers the applied knowledge for the operation of fitness
centers emphasizing the development of practical skills for management, equipment acquisition and
staffing of commercial, corporate and clinical centers.
Required Texts:
Bates, M. (2008). Health Fitness Management. (2nd Ed) Human Kinetics.
ISBN: 0-7360-6205-3.
COURSE CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK AND KNOWLEDGE BASE
Course Description Expanded and Purpose of the Course:
The purpose of this course is to provide undergraduate level students majoring in Exercise Science the
information to become proficient in the Knowledge, Skills and Application (KSAs) that are provided by
the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) for the components of program administration found on
certification exams. The information in this course will assist students in certification preparation for the
ACSM Health Fitness Specialist Exam and the Clinical Exercise Specialist Exam. This course will also
provide students with the basic framework for developing a health and fitness facility from the basic to
the complex administrative levels. Students will have an opportunity to interview professionals in the
wellness field to gather knowledge on the skills necessary to operate a health and fitness facility.
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Course Objectives:
Course Objective(s)
1. Understand the
skills required to
supervise and lead
employees in a
health and fitness
facility.
2. Understand the
requirements
needed to recruit
and retain
members and
maintain
profitability in
fitness facility.
3. Understand the
skills necessary to
operate and
maintain a fitness
facility.
4. Demonstrate
knowledge on the
legal liabilities and
responsibilities for
operating a fitness
facility.
NCATE
STANDARD
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SPA
Standard
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ACSM KSAs for HFS
X
Conceptual
Framework
Inquiry
1
1
X
Inquiry
1
1
X
Inquiry
1
1
X
Inquiry
TOPICS, LEARNING PROCESSES AND DESIRED RESULTS
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Unit One: Human Resources
Knowledge, skills and dispositions that must be mastered at the end of this unit:
1. Knowledge of the Health Fitness Specialist’s role in administration and program management
within a health/fitness facility. (HFS 1.11.1)
2. Knowledge of how to manage a fitness department (e.g. working within a budget, interviewing
and training staff, scheduling, running staff meetings, staff development). (HFS 1.11.3)
Unit Two: Member Recruitment, Retention and Profitability
Knowledge, skills and dispositions that must be mastered at the end of this unit:
1. Ability to develop marketing materials for the purpose of promoting fitness-related programs.
(HFS 1.11.7)
2. Knowledge of basic sales techniques to promote health, fitness, and wellness services (HFS
1.11.10)
3. Ability to provide and administer appropriate customer service. (HFS 1.11.12)
4. Knowledge of the importance of tracking and evaluating member retention. (HFS 1.11.4)
Unit Three: Operations and Facility Management and Legal Liability
Knowledge, skills and dispositions that must be mastered at the end of this unit:
1. Knowledge of how to manage a fitness department (e.g. working within a budget, interviewing
and training staff, scheduling, running staff meetings, staff development). (HFS 1.11.3)
2. Knowledge of and the ability to use the documentation required when a client shows signs or
symptoms during an exercise session and should be referred to a physician. (HFS 1.11.2)
3. Knowledge of the importance of tracking and evaluating health promotion program results.
(HFS
1.11.13)
4. Knowledge of legal and insurance issues associated with supervising exercise and fitness
programs.
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TOPICS, LEARNING PROCESSES AND DESIRED RESULTS
Course Calendar The instructor reserves the right to amend this tentative schedule as needed.
Class
Meeting/
Due Date
Jun. 3
Jun. 4
Jun. 5 - 6
Jun. 10
Topics
Processes &
Assignments
Introduction/Syllabus
Chapter 1 & 2
Leaders and Organizational
Structure
Mission/Vision Statement
No Class
Chapters 3 & 4
Team Dynamics
Read Chapters 1 & 2
Read Chapters 3 & 4
Leader and Mission
Statement Due
Read Chapters 5 & 6
Organizational Chart
and Training Due
Jun. 11
Chapters 5 & 6
Staff Performance and
Compensation Program
Jun. 12
Jun. 13
Unit Exam 1
Chapter 7 & 8
Marketing and Sales
Interview & Paper
Chapter 9 & 10
Customer Service and Program
Management
Chapter 11
Profit Centers
Jun. 14
Jun. 17
Jun. 18
Jun. 19-20
Jun. 24
No Class
Chapter 12 & 13
Finance and Safety Concerns
Exam 1
Read Chapters 7 & 8
Related Course
Objective(s)
Evaluation
Method
1:1
1:2
Exam 1
1:2
Exam 1
Exam 1
2:1,2
Exam 2
2:1,2
Exam 2
Read Chapter 11
Marketing Project
Due
Unit II Exam (Chapters 7-11)
2:3,4
Exam 2
Read Chapter 12 & 13
3:1,2
Exam 3
Read Chapters 9 and
10
Jun. 25
Chapter 14 & 15
Maintenance and Equipment
Read Chapters 14 & 15
3:1,2
Exam 3
Jun. 26
Chapter 16 & 17
Legal Issues and Evaluation
Read Chapters 16 & 17
Budget Exercise Due
3:3,4
Exam 3
Jun. 27
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Examination III
(Chapters 12- 17)
Exam 3
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS, DEMONSTRATION OF MASTERY AND EVALUATION
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Written Papers and Projects – There will be 5 written assignments for this class. Students will be
expected to comprehensively express their ideas based on each topic. Each paper will be 2-3 pages in
length using 12 point font double spaced. Each assignment must be turned in at or before 7:15 PM on
the due date assigned in the course syllabus/calendar. Assignments may be turned in via hard copy or
electronic mail (email) format to instructor NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Exams – There will be three in class exams in a multiple choice format. Exams will be designed to test
students understanding of material presented in lecture (power point presentations) and assigned
readings.
Bring a SCANTRON sheet for all announced tests. Do not fold or crumple the Scantron!
Bring a No. 2 pencil for use on the Scantron. You may write on the test, but answers must be recorded on
the Scantron. Once you leave the room, the test is over for you. All work should reflect your own diligent
preparation.
EVALUATION WEIGHTS AND SUMMMARY
Exams: 60%
Papers and Written Assignments: 40%
Students will be provided with a final letter grade based on above criteria. The instructor reserves the
right to penalize any additional facets of unprofessional and irresponsible work dispositions or conduct,
if the need arises.
GRADING SYSTEM
Partial evaluations will be made with numbers (exams, tests, papers, presentations and so on). Letter
grades of “A” through “F” (course final grade) will be awarded based on the following scale:
A = 90 – 100
B = 80 – 89
C = 70 – 79
D = 60 – 69
F = <60
Incomplete Grades: A grade of Incomplete (I) may be given at the discretion of the instructor to a student
who has been unable to complete the course requirements due to a serious interruption not caused by
the student’s own negligence.
RESOURCES INCLUDING BOOKS FOR THE COURSE AND RESEARCH PAPERS
None
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Course Policies
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Student Responsibilities- Students will be expected to be prepared for class; this includes completion of
assigned readings and the turning in of assignments on time. Students are also expected to use the
UTB/TSC Blackboard system as a means for correspondence between the instructor and the student. The
instructor will provide class information via the Blackboard system. The student is responsible for
making sure he/she has gotten the class information necessary.
Professionalism – Students are expected to act in a professional manner at all times and in all situations
regarding the course. This includes the following:
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Attending all class sessions, unless one is ill or dealing with a family emergency.
Being in class on time.
Not leaving class early.
Addressing the instructor as Doctor or Professor not Coach.
Refraining from texting or chatting via computer or cell phone. Please keep all electronic devices in
either silent mode or turned off. This includes cell phones, pagers, lap top computers (unless you
are taking notes), personal game systems, and personal music players.
6. When communicating by email, be sure to include the course number in the subject line, include a
proper greeting and salutation, as well as your full name and UTB identification number in the body
of the email. This is a professional communication, not a text to your friends.
INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS
UTB/TSC monitors academic progress every fall and spring semesters to identify those students who are
experiencing difficulty with their courses. Satisfactory Academic Progress (Sap) is based upon two
components: GPA of 2.0 or higher and successful course completion of at least 70% of course work
attempted. Students remain in good standing with the university and Financial Aid when both criteria
are met. Students who do not maintain these required minimum standards will be placed on probation
or suspension as appropriate. The complete Satisfactory Academic Progress policy and the
Undergraduate Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid policy can be found in the current
Undergraduate catalog. For more information, please visit http://blue.utb.edu/vpaa/sap
SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY
Students who engage in scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the
possibility of failure in the course and expulsion from the University. Scholastic dishonesty includes but
is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, submission for credit of any work or materials that are
attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act
designed to be unfair advantage to a student, or the attempt to commit such acts. Since scholastic
dishonesty harms the individual, all students and the integrity of the University, Policies on scholastic
dishonesty will be strictly enforce. (Board of Regents Rules and Regulations)
STUDENTS ACADEMIC RESPONSIBLILITIES
Students are expected to be diligent in their studies and attend class regularly and on time. Students are
responsible for all class work and assignments. On recommendation of the instructor concerned and
with the approval of the Dean, students may, at anytime, be dropped from course. This may result in a
“w” or “F” on the student’s permanent record.
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EMERGENCY POLICY STATEMENT
In compliance with the Emergency UTB/TSC Academic continuity Program, academic course, partially or
entirely, will be made available on the MyUTBTSC Blackboard course management system. This allows
faculty members and students to continue their teaching and learning via MyUTBTSC Blackboard
http://myutbtscblacboard.com, in case the university shuts down as a result of a hurricane or any other
natural disaster.
The university will use MyUTBTSC Blackboard to post announcements notifying faculty members and
students of their responsibilities as a hurricane approaches our region. If the university is forced to shut
down, faculty will notify their course(s). To receive credit for a course, it is the student’s responsibility to
complete all requirements for that course. Failure to access course materials once reasonably possible
can result in a reduction of your overall grade in the class.
To facilitate the completion of class, most or all of the communication between students and the
institution, the instructor, and fellow classmates will take place using the features in your MyUTBTSC
Blackboard and UTB email system. Therefore, all students must use Scorpion Online to provide a current
email address. Students may update their email address by following the like titled “Validate your e-Mail
Account” in MyUTBTSC Blackboard Portal. In the event of a disaster, that disrupts normal operations, all
students and faculty must make every effort to access an internet-enabled computer as often as possible
to continue the learning process.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
Students with disabilities, including learning disabilities, who wish to request accommodations in this
class, should notify the Disability Services Office early in the semester so that the appropriate
arrangements may be made. In accordance with federal law, a student requesting accommodations must
provide documentation of his/her disability to the Disability Services counselor. For more information,
visit Disability Services in the Lightner Center, call 956-882-7374, or e-mail [email protected].
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