XS432:
This is a discussion-based course designed to explore current issues, research, professional practice, and more as related to exercise science.
Prerequisites
XS130; Junior or Senior standing
Meeting Times, Location, & Course Delivery Details
This class will be in person and have online assignments.
***If WC should move to an online format, we will continue the class using the schedule below. In person days would meet via Zoom during the scheduled class time.
Contact Information
Textbook; Class materials will be provided by instructor (in class or on Blk Bd)
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- Determine best course of actions in various situations while working in exercise science
- Identify various ethical considerations related to the fields of Exercise Science, health care, etc.
- Investigate social media concerns in the workplace
- Determine standards in interviews
- Identify issues related to research practices with human subjects
- Investigate moral and lawful grounds for decision making in Exercise Science
- Provide and demonstrate examples of proper etiquette with phone calls, interviews, dining, dress and email and written communication
- Understand how to participate in interprofessional practice
Tentative Schedule;
Course Schedule
| Week | Topic **These may not be covered in order** |
WK 1 1-12 | -Introduction/expectations of class, Review schedule, MARK DATES! -Opening discussion- definition Pro Best Prac -Briefly explain a scenario that has happened in a job setting, classroom, athletic event, etc. in which an “issue” arose. Briefly describe how it was handled or resolved (refer to professionalism, as you understand it). Would you have handled it differently if that issue presented itself again and how so? |
WK 2 1-19 | ONLINE ASSIGNMENT; - Define “Professionalism”, how will this play a role in your future life and career? Provide examples. -Define “Confidentiality”, how will this be involved in your future -Define “Inter Professional Practice”; how will this apply to your future career **More details on BB |
WK 3 1-26 |
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WK 4 2-2 | -Professional conduct/presentation in the workplace; language, dress, personal hygiene, topics of discussion (ex. politics, personal lives) -Present yourself professionally -Work ethic -Appropriate behavior/professional relationships in the workplace (co-workers, superiors) | ||||
WK 5 2-9 | Phone and email etiquette, formal/proper communication, social media use | ||||
WK 6 2-16 | Dining etiquette/ dinner parties/networking/conferences | ||||
WK 7 2-23 | ONLINE ASSIGNMENT: - Cultural differences
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| WK 8 3-2 | No Class; In Service Day | ||||
| WK 9 3-9 | No Class; Spring Break | ||||
WK 10 3-16 | Leaving a job (notice), letter of resignation, discussion of leaving | ||||
WK 11 3-23 | Develop goals, recognize opportunities; professionally and personally | ||||
WK12 3-30 | ONLINE ASSIGNMENT: -Time/Stress Management -Making Choices (personal vs professional) | ||||
WK 13 4-6 | Work ethic, office protocols/policies (vaccinations, certifications, time off, PTO, etc) | ||||
WK 14 4-13 | ONLINE ASSIGNMENT: -Research -EBP -Ethics | ||||
WK 15 4-20 | -Catch up, open discussion -Semester topics impacting future thoughts/graduate school/career involvement | ||||
Week 16 4-27 Finals Week 5-4 | ONLINE ASSIGNMENT; -Professional Involvement, organizations (pros/cons)
_______________________________________________________________ Final Exam: Final Paper; topic TBD |
Subject to change during the semester. Adequate notice of changes will be given.
Attendance; 20pts per week
Class/group participation;20pts per week
Weekly assignments/projects; 50pts per week
Quizzes; 20pts each
Total Points; Will vary depending on class flow/progress
The grading scale will be as follows:
A = 90 – 100% of total pts.
B = 80 – 89% of total pts.
C = 70 – 79% of total pts.
D = 60 – 69% of total pts.
F = 59% and below
*Grading system is straight letter grade, no +/- grades.
* Grades available in Blackboard
Instructor Course Policies
Students are expected to attend all classes. Class time will involve discussing topics as they pertain to various Exercise Science professions. Lectures and completing/presenting assignments/projects as well as discussions will occur during class. More than 2 absences will result in an “F” grade.
“See the current Student Handbook for the College’s Attendance Policy especially as it pertains to excused absences.”
Scholastic misconduct is cause for a failing grade (for the assignment and/or the class) and a letter
about the incident will be placed in the student’s permanent file in the Office of Academic Affairs.
The student may be asked to appear before the Academic Standards and Appeals Committee as well.
Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on assignments or examinations, plagiarizing, misrepresenting as your own work any part of work done by another, or interfering with another student’s work.
“See the current Student Handbook for the College’s Academic Integrity policies as they pertain to
examinations, plagiarism, classroom behavior, and the process for handling academic misconduct charges.”
** AI use will NOT be permitted in this class**
Cell Phone/Texting: ABSOLUTELY NO cell phone use (including texting) in class. Your complete attention is needed at all times. Cell phone use is considered academic misconduct.
Institutional and Program-Level Policies
All exams will follow the Final Exam Schedule. Students scheduled to take three or more final examinations on one day may request to arrange their examination schedule, so no more than two exams occur on one day.
Requests for early or late exams are considered only under extreme circumstances. Prior to the exam period, the student must file a written request on the Early/Late Exam Form available in the Student One Stop Center, Academic Records, and on the WC portal. The form must be signed by the Instructor and the Academic Dean, approving the alternate exam time. This process must be completed prior to the scheduled exam period.
Undergraduate: SP26 Final Exam Schedule
Out-of-class Work Expectation A minimum of 2 hours of out-of-class student work is expected for each hour of in-class time for traditional face-to-face courses. For online and hybrid courses, the combination of face-to-face time and out-of-class work should be equal to 3 hours per credit hour per week. |
Instructional Course Delivery Definition of Courses |
Academic Integrity Policy The use of generative AI is prohibited except where expressly allowed in assignment instructions. Academic Integrity Policy |
Academic Misconduct - Examples [10/24]
ACADEMIC CODE OF CONDUCT
This policy is directly related to the first Testimony, which is part of the Student Code of Conduct. “I will practice personal and academic integrity.” The initial responsibility for dealing with academic misconduct lies with the individual faculty member in whose classroom or course of study the offense occurs. The responsibility includes determination of the consequences for the offense. The goal is for faculty to confront cheating and plagiarism, to teach ethical behavior, and to provide an appropriate consequence based on the nature of the incident. Faculty are encouraged to explicitly address academic misconduct and its consequences in the course syllabus.
EXAMPLES OF ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT
A. Examination offenses include, but are not limited to, the following:
1.Taking unauthorized materials into or out of the examination room.
2.Leaving the examination room without authorization before completing an examination.
3.Talking in the examination room without authorization.
4.Discussing the examination outside the examination room during the course of the examination.
5.Attempting to observe the work of another student.
6.Taking an examination for another person or permitting someone else to do so.
7.Collaborating improperly by discussion, joint research, or joint effort in any way expressly prohibited by the instructor. This includes using a cell phone or other device to access information from another source or another student.
8.Improper knowledge of contents of an examination - No student shall knowingly acquire unauthorized knowledge of an examination or any part of an examination, or solicit, offer, or give information about any part of an examination.
B. Student work offenses include, but are not limited to, the following, which are expressly prohibited in the absence of prior written approval of the instructor or instructors involved:
1.Resubmission of work - Submitting work which has been previously submitted for credit.
2. Plagiarism - Submitting work done wholly or partly by another, including the unattributed copying of all or parts of a published work or internet document. Using generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) sources to produce work (when not expressly permitted) is also a form of plagiarism. Some instances of plagiarism are the result of ignorance rather than dishonesty. When plagiarism is encountered, the instructor should be sure that the student knows proper procedures for attributing content.
3.Prohibited sources - Consulting material or persons contrary to the directions of the instructor.
4.Improper collaboration - Engaging in any discussion, joint research, or joint effort of any kind expressly prohibited by the instructor.
5.Deception - Misrepresenting the authenticity of sources, citations, or principles in any written work.
6. Sharing work – Students who share their work with others are responsible for how that work is used. For example, if a student shares a paper with another student to help him or her understand an assignment, and that student submits the work as their own, the author of the paper shares responsibility for the plagiarism committed by the other student.
D. Other misconduct - Engaging in any other improper conduct as specified by the instructor.
E. Lying – deliberately providing false information relevant to academic matters, such as misrepresenting the inability to take an examination because of illness.
F. Disruptive or disrespectful classroom behavior – causing a disturbance in the classroom, interrupting instruction, speaking rudely or threatening students or faculty.
Class Attendance Policy Institutional Class Attendance Policy |
ADA and Students with Disabilities
Wilmington College and the Office of Compliance and Integrity are committed to ensuring equal access to students with disabilities, including physical, medical, and psychiatric disabilities. If you are a student with a disability and feel you may need a reasonable accommodation to fulfill the essential functions of this course, you are encouraged to connect with Nathan Flack, Academic Resource Center Manager/ADA Coordinator by visiting the Academic Resource Center located in Robinson Communication Center, Room 103 or connecting via email/phone at nathan.flack@wilmington.edu or 937-481-2208 (TTY: Ohio Relay 711 for deaf/hard of hearing). Please understand that formal eligibility communication from the Office of Compliance and Integrity must be presented prior to the coordination of accommodations for this course.