Syllabus THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE College of Education

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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE
College of Education
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:
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Interculturalism
Interrelatedness
Inquiry
Pedagogical Leadership
Mission Statement
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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 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
KINE 3365: Physiology and Technique in Strength/Power
SPRING 2012
Instructor:
Office Location:
Phone:
Email:
Murat Karabulut (kärä-bul-lət), Ph.D., CSCS
REK 2.630
956-882-7236
[email protected]
T: 9:00am –10:30am
W: 9:00am – 11:00am
Th: 9:00am –10:30am
or by appointment
Day and Time the Class meets:
T-TH 10:50 – 12:05
Location of Class:
REK 2.656
Office Hours:
Course Catalog Description: This course emphasizes advanced concepts in the conditioning of muscular
strength, endurance and power. Exercise prescription for health-related fitness for the general public is
detailed as well as prescription for athletic performance. In addition, the theory and use of periodization,
plyometrics, and interval training for sports are covered.
Required Texts:
Earle, R.W. and Baechle, T.R. NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training. Champaign, IL, Human Kinetics,
2004. (REQUIRED)**
Baechle, T.R. and Earle, R.W. NSCA’s Essentials of Strength and Conditioning. Champaign, IL, Human
Kinetics, 2008. (RECOMMENDED)
** Required Textbook for class.
Course Description Expanded and Purpose of the Course:
This course provides a detailed study of the principles and concepts of the theory and practice of personal
training. The students should be able to present the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by a personal
trainer. In addition, the students should be able to comprehend different training principles, how the
assessment of health and performance, and be able to pass the NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer
examination to obtain the certification.
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Course Objective(s)
NCATE STANDARD
Conceptual Framework
1.1, 1.5
SPA
Standard
1.1, 1.5
To develop an understanding
of the basic underlying
physiological mechanisms and
application principles
necessary to evaluate the acute
and chronic responses and
adaptations to exercise.
To develop an understanding
of the basic skills and
competencies in personal
training technique and
evaluation. Emphasis is placed
on a healthy population with
introductory concepts for
special populations.
To prepare students for the
national personal trainer
certification exam (NSCACPT).
1.1, 1.5
1.1, 1.5
Inquiry
1.1, 1.5
1.1, 1.5
Inquiry
Inquiry
TOPICS, LEARNING PROCESSES AND DESIRED RESULTS
Unit One: Bioenergetics, Biomechanical Principles, and Responses and Adaptations to Training.
Knowledge, skills and dispositions that must be mastered at the end of this unit:
1. Describe the structure and function of skeletal muscle.
2. List and explain the steps in the sliding filament theory of muscle action.
3. Explain the concept of muscle fiber types and how it applies to the control of skeletal muscle.
4. Describe the anatomical and physiological characteristics of the cardiovascular system.
5. Describe mechanisms that control the circulation of blood throughout the body.
6. Describe the anatomical and physiological characteristics of the respiratory system.
7. Explain the exchange of gases between the lungs and the blood.
8. Explain the basic energy systems present in the human body and the ability of each to supply
energy for various activities.
9. Discuss the effects of training on the bioenergetics of skeletal muscle.
10. Identify acute physiological responses to aerobic exercise.
11. Understand the factors that influence adaptations to exercise training.
Date
Week 1 
Topics
Course Introduction &
Lec_1_Ch_1_&_2_Structure and
Function of the Muscular,
Respiratory & Cardiovascular
System
Processes &
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Adaptations to Training
Lec_4_Ch_5_Responses and
Adaptations to Training
EXAM 1
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Unit Two: Nutrition and Weight Management Issues, Client Consultation and Fitness Assessment,
Weight Training Exercise Prescription.
Knowledge, skills and dispositions that must be mastered at the end of this unit:
1. Understand the changes in a client’s nutritional and fluid requirements due to exercise.
2. Understand the role and appropriateness of dietary supplementation.
3. Understand the process of a pre-participation health appraisal screening.
4. Evaluate and stratify the health status of potential clients.
5. Describe proper spotting technique.
6. Recognize common resistance exercise technique errors.
Date
Topics
Processes &
Assignments
Week 5 
Lec_5_Ch_7_Nutrition and Weight 
Management Issues
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Lec_6_Ch_9_Client Consultation
and Fitness Assessment
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Lec_7_Ch_13_Free Weight and
Machine Exercise Techniques
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Lec_7_Ch_13_Free Weight and
Machine Exercise Techniques
Lec_8_Ch_15_Weight Training
Exercise Prescription
Lec_8_Ch_15_Weight Training
Exercise Prescription
EXAM 2
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Unit Three: Designing a Muscular Endurance Training Program, Aerobic Exercise Prescription, and
Training Special Populations (Obesity & Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension & Diabebtes).
Knowledge, skills and dispositions that must be mastered at the end of this unit:
1. Understand the application of specificity, overload, variation, progression, and sequencing.
2. Determine loading thorough the appropriate use of 1-repetition maximum, body weight, or
repetition maximum testing.
3. Learn when training loads need to be increased or varied.
4. Design aerobic endurance training programs based on the principle of specificity and individual
client goals.
5. Design programs with proper warm-up, cool-down, and exercise progression.
6. Describe developmentally appropriate physical programs for older adults, pregnant women,
children etc.
7. Discuss exercise recommendations and precautions for special populations.
Date
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Lec_8_Ch_15_Weight Training
Exercise Prescription
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Exercise Prescription
Lec_9_Ch_15_Designing a
Muscular Endurance Training
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Program
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Prescription
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Special Populations (Obesity &
Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension &
Diabebtes)
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Special Populations (Obesity &
Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension &
Diabebtes)
EXAM 3
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Unit Four: Emergency and Legal Issues in Personal Training & Speed Development & Plyometric
Training.
Knowledge, skills and dispositions that must be mastered at the end of this unit:
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1. Identify the professional and legal responsibilities of a personal trainer and understand the
consequences of those responsibilities.
2. Define negligence and delineate four elements that an injured client must prove in a lawsuit
against a personal trainer based on negligence.
3. Explain the mechanism and physiology of plyometric and speed-enhancing exercises.
4. Understand the different roles of plyometric and speed training.
5. Design safe and effective plyometric and speed training programs.
Date
Topics
Processes &
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Week
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Lec_12_Ch_25_Emergency and
Legal Issues in Personal Training
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lyometric_Training
REVIEW
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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS, DEMONSTRATION OF MASTERY AND EVALUATION
 Due to the nature of the course and how it’s developed, a comprehensive nature will be present for
all examinations.
 Exams will mostly be multiple-choice questions with the possibility of some additional true-false
and matching questions.
EVALUATION WEIGHTS AND SUMMMARY
A total of 350 possible points will comprise this course.
The point breakdown is provided below:
EXAM 1
60 pts
EXAM 2
60 pts
EXAM 3
60 pts
Comprehensive Final Exam
120 pts
TOTAL
300 pts
A= 89.5-100%
B= 79.5-89.4%
C= 69.5-79.4%
D= 59.5-69.4%
F= below 59%
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
Letter grades of “A” through “F” (course final grade) will be awarded based on the following scale:
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.
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Course Policies
(Provide policies that you deem appropriate for your course) Such as:
1. Attendance is mandatory. Arriving late or leaving early is unprofessional and causes a distraction
to others.
2. Absence from three class meetings will constitute a loss of a letter grade.
3. Please type all assignments, unless otherwise specified.
4. THE PROFESSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE SYLLABUS AS
DEEMED NECESSARY. Students will be notified of any and all changes.
5. All cell phones are required to be turned OFF during class.
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 couse 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.
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
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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. Fro more information, visit Disability Services in the Lightner Center, call 956-8827374, or e-mail [email protected].