AUBURN UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF KINESIOLOGY

1.	Course Number: KINE­7380­001
2.	Course title: Integrating Classroom Concepts in Physical Education
	Credit Hours: 3 semester hours (3:3)
	Prerequisites: none
	Co-requisites: none

3.	Term: Spring 2014
Day/Time: Tuesdays 3:30 – 6:00 pm
Instructor: Dr. Alice M. Buchanan
	Office Address: Rm 171 KB (New Kinesiology Building), 301 Wire Road
	Contact Information: 334/844-1472 (o); buchaa2@auburn.edu
	Office Hours: MWTR 2-3:30
4.	Texts or Major Resources: CANVAS; Notes, articles, handouts

5.	Course Description
Relationship of developmental foundations of young children and programming of physical activities

6.	Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will
•	Be able to integrate core content (math, science, language arts, and social studies) into physical education;
•	Demonstrate how to integrate physical education into core content courses;
•	Be able to integrate enrichment content (music, art, technology, venture, performance art, etc.) into physical education;
•	Demonstrate how to integrate physical education into enrichment content courses;
•	Be able to compare and contrast types of interdisciplinary curriculum – connected, shared, thematic/partnered;
•	Set up a matrix for thematic integration;
•	Describe the confounding issues and obstacles that can be encountered when attempting an integrated curriculum; and
•	Design an integrated activity in physical education that integrates multiple subject areas.

7.	Course Content Outline
Dates, topics, and due dates
January
14		Disciplines of knowledge and integrated curriculum – read Beane, 1995
21		Beane; Internal and external integration, do integrated activities
28		Making an integrated circuit based on children’s book – Article critique 1 due 
February
4		Connected integration, Shared integration – Read Placek 2003
11		book due, do circuits – Read Buchanan et al, 2001, Fit Newton 
18		Infused integration – do the rest of circuits
25		Thematic integration – Article critique 2 due

March
4		Discuss Force and Motion, Work on circus project
11		Spring Break
18		5 day lessons due, presentations – read Gross & Buchanan, 2011, Global Games
25		– Article critique 3 due; matrix for circus due
April
1		finish 5 day lessons and presentations
8		Finalize circus project; do integrated activities
15		Circus group presentation
22		last day wrap up

8.	Assignments/Projects:
All written assignments must be computer generated – Use APA style in papers and references

Integrated Project: Circus (collaborative – whole class) 	150
Weeklong unit or five lessons 	110
5 Integrated activities @ 16 pts.	  80
3 Articles Critiques @ 30 (research), 25, 25 	  80
1 Storybook 	  80

9.	Rubric and Grading Scale:
	461-500 = A	exceptional; substantially exceeds expectations
	410-460 = B	better than average; does more than minimal requirements
	361-409 = C	average; does only what is required
	301-360 = D	below average; does not meet minimal standards
	  0 - 300 = F	unacceptable
**Note! Grades are based on points, not percentages!

10.	Class Policy Statements
A.	Participation:  Students are expected to participate in all class discussions and participate in all exercises.  Assignments are due on announced dates. Unexcused late assignments are unacceptable. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor if assignment deadlines are not met. Students are responsible for initiating arrangements for missed work. Students must satisfy all course objectives to pass the course.
B.	Excused Absences:  Students are granted excused absences from class for the following reasons:  Illness of the student or serious illness of a member of the student’s immediate family, the death of a member of the student’s immediate family, trips for student organizations sponsored by an academic unit, trips for University classes, trips for participation in intercollegiate athletic events, subpoena for a court appearance, and religious holidays.  Students who wish to have an excused absence from this class for any other reason must contact the instructor in advance of the absence to request permission.  The instructor will weigh the merits of the request and render a decision. When feasible, the student must notify the instructor prior to the occurrence of any excused absences, but in no case shall such notification occur more than one week after the absence.  Appropriate documentation for all excused absences is required. Please see the Student Policy eHandbook for more information on excused absences (http://www.auburn.edu/student_info/student_policies/).
C.	Make-Up Policy: Arrangement to make up missed major examination (e.g. hour exams, mid-term exams) due to properly authorized excused absences must be initiated by the student within one week from the end of the period of the excused absences.  Except in unusual circumstances, such as continued absence of the student or the advent of University holidays, a make-up exam will take place within two weeks from the time that the student initiates arrangements for it. Except in extraordinary circumstances, no make-up exams will be arranged during the last three days before the final exam period begins.  The format of the make-up exam will be (as specified by instructor).
D.	Disability Accommodations: Students who need accommodations are asked to electronically submit their approved accommodations through AU Access and to arrange a meeting during office hours the first week of classes, or as soon as possible if accommodations are needed immediately. To set up the meeting, please contact the instructor by e-mail. If you have not established accommodations through the Office of Accessibility, but need accommodations, make an appointment with the Office of Accessibility, 1228 Haley Center, 844-2096 (V/TT).
E.	Honesty Code:   All portions of the Auburn University student academic honesty code (Title XII) found in the Student Policy eHandbook will apply to this class.  All academic honesty violations or alleged violations of the SGA Code of Laws will be reported to the Office of the Provost, which will then refer the case to the Academic Honesty Committee.
F.	Course contingency: If normal class and/or lab activities are disrupted due to illness, emergency, or crisis situation, the syllabus and other course plans and assignments may be modified to allow completion of the course. If this occurs, and addendum to your syllabus and/or course assignments will replace the original materials. 
G.	Professionalism:  As faculty, staff, and students interact in professional settings, they are expected to demonstrate professional behaviors as defined in the College’s conceptual framework. These professional commitments or dispositions are listed below:
•	Engage in responsible and ethical professional practices
•	Contribute to collaborative learning communities
•	Demonstrate a commitment to diversity
•	Model and nurture intellectual vitality