San José State University Kinesiology Fall 2016, KIN 24B, Intermediate Bowling Contact Information Instructor: Zecheria(Zach) Office Location: Sport Deges Club Telephone: 209-675-3647 Email: zecheria.deges@sjsu.edu Office Hours: Appointment only Class Meetings & location: 4 th street bowling alley Course Description This course is designed to meet the needs of students who have satisfactorily completed the skills in beginning bowling. The course will add more advanced theory and techniques. Prerequisite: Beginning level or its equivalent. Course materials may be found on the e-campus Canvas learning management system at http://www.sjsu.edu/at/ec/canvas/. You are responsible for regularly checking the Canvas discussion board and email for information and messages. Login using your mysjsu username and password. Course Goals and Student Learning Objectives Following activities and assigned reading, students will be able to demonstrate through class activities/assignments, skills tests, and written exams, Knowledge of fundamental skills, technique related to bowling. Proficiency in execution of bowling skills covered such as o Common and personalized warm-up routine for intermediate bowling o Refinement of the approach and variations of the four step approach o Development and refinement of the straight and hook ball deliveries o Focusing on mental concentration and practice patterns o Implement use of specific strike and spare adjustment systems o Proper bowling mechanics and applications in learning and practice
o Body conditioning for bowers of various levels An understanding of the history, rules, strategies, current research, safety and etiquette associated with Bowling. Such as: o Selection and care of bowling equipment o Professional etiquettes o Application of proper bowling mechanics o Ball properties and how they play a part in ball motion in practice o Game strategies o Tournament preparation o Carry-on of bowling in personal physical activities o Guidelines for bowling leagues o Local facility and connections o Benefits and critical roles of bowling and physical activities An understanding of the mental and physical health benefits to be derived from Bowling. Activity Program Learning Outcomes After completion of the physical activity graduation requirement, students shall be able to: Demonstrate proficiency in the execution of the motor/sport skills appropriate to the specific activities completed. Identify and/or explain the applicable history, rules, strategies, current research, safety, and etiquette related to the specific activities completed. Identify and/or explain the benefits of physical activity as related to physical and mental health. Course Notes Class protocol: Students are expected to arrive on time and participate fully in all activities throughout the class period. Turn cell phone off and put away for the duration of the class. Interactions with classmates and the instructor are expected to be respectful at all times. Intellectual property: Course materials developed by the instructor (e.g., exam/quiz items, videos, lecture notes), are the instructor s intellectual property and cannot be shared or uploaded in any form publicly without the instructor s approval. If you have pre-existing medical or physical problems you should consult your physician before participating in this class and alert the instructor to any required limitations. Report any accidents to the instructor immediately. Course grades will be posted on Canvas by the end of finals week. Students may make up participation points by turning in three games. Drop requests will not be accepted after the SJSU drop deadline. Outings/assignments completed for another class cannot be counted for this course.
Course Requirements, Assignments, and Grading Tests: Online Midterm, Online Final, Performance Final Skills Test information/explanation here: Three opportunities will be given, best score will be taken. Final score is out of 100. 1 point will be rewarded for every point over 25. Written Exam/Quizzes information/explanation here: Online Midterm will be held on canvas, based off of first two lectures, worth 50 points. Online Final will be held on canvas, based off of second two lectures, worth 50 points. Participation: Each Bowling Week will be worth 10 points for a grand total of 100 possible points. Three games must be played and scores must be turned in before leaving class. Grading 300 possible points. Percentage of achieved points out the possible 300 will determine grade. Extra credit options: for every 3 games bowled outside of campus 10 points will be rewarded. Must turn in printed copy of games to receive points. Grading Plan Participation: 100 points Online Midterm: 50 points Online Final: 50 points Performance Final: 100 points Total Possible: 300 points Grading Scale used to determine final course grade. Percentage Equivalent Grade 97% - 100% A+ 93% - 96% A 90% - 92% A- 87% - 89% B+ 83% - 86% B 80% - 82% B- 77% - 79% C+ 73% - 76% C
Percentage Equivalent Grade 70% - 72% C- 67% - 69% D+ 63% - 66% D 60% - 62% D- below 60% F University Policies Information pertaining to university programs and policies designed to facilitate student success can be found here: http://www.sjsu.edu/gup/syllabusinfo/
Course Calendar (subject to change with fair notice by announcement in class and/or email) Week Course Content (Assignments, Exams/Quizzes,...) 1 8/26 Syllabus 2 9/2 Intro Lecture; Bowling Day #1 3 9/9 Bowling Day #2 4 9/16 Bowling Day #3 5 9/23 Lecture #2; Bowling Day #4 6 9/30 Bowling Day #5 7 10/7 Bowling Day #6 8 10/14 Bowling Day #7 9 10/21 Review; Bowling Day #8 10 10/28 Online Midterm No Class Meeting 1111/4 Lecture #3; Bowling Day #9 12 11/11 13 11/18 14 11/25 Veterans Day: No Class Lecture #4; Bowling Day #11 Thanksgiving: No Class 15 12/2 Online Final No Class Meeting 16 12/9 Performance Final