syllabus OandA 08f

							Course Syllabus
PE 416

 Title           Organization and Administration in Physical Education
 Instructor(s)   Matthew Cummiskey, Ph.D.
 Location        128 Kaiser
 Day and Time    TR 8:00 – 9:15
                 Required Text:
                 Buck, M. M., Lund, J. L., Harrison, J. M., Cook, C. B. (2007).
 Textbook(s)
                        Instructional strategies for secondary school physical education.
                        (6th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill Publishing.


Course Description
 This course includes identification of competency-based, goal-oriented activities appropriate to K-12
 This course includes instruction in the techniques, methods, and systems used in organizing and
 administering physical education, athletic, and intramural programs in public institutions.
 Administrative responsibilities including program development, facility management, budgeting, public
 relations, personnel management, program and staff evaluation, and legal liability issues will be
 discussed. An emphasis is placed on understanding the administrative process to allow students to gain
 an appreciation, as well as ability to work with administers more effectively and efficiently within
 school systems.


Course Objectives
The objectives of this course are aligned with the CCSU conceptual framework. In addition, this syllabus
contains standards from the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE). NASPE is
the professional association for teachers of physical education and plays an important role in our national
review for continuing accreditation. Beside each objective for this course is a code that signifies its
relationship with the school’s conceptual framework and the NASPE standards. Upon completion of this
course, students will demonstrate:
    1. Knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of administration and organization of physical
        education. (CCSU IA, IIID; NASPE 1)
    2. Knowledge of and appreciation for the role philosophy plays in administering physical education
        and working with different types of administrators. (CCSU IIIA, IB, IIC, IIIC, IIID; NASPE 5, 8,
        10)
    3. Knowledge of planning aspects of administration, which include mission statements; goals and
        objectives; curriculum; and policies and procedures. (CCSU IC, IID; NASPE 1, 6)
    4. Knowledge of organizing aspect of administration, which include organizational structures, human
        resources, purchasing, and budgeting. (CCSU IC, IID; NASPE 1)
    5. Knowledge of leading aspects of administration, which include leadership and motivation
        theories; communication; personnel management; power; and public relation. (CCSU IIIA, IB,
        IIB, IIIB, IIID; NASPE 1, 4, 5, 10)
   6. Knowledge of Webpage design as an advocacy tool to enhance communication with students,
      parents, administrators, and the community. (CCSU IIIC, IID, IIID; NASPE 9, 10)
   7. Knowledge of controlling aspect of administration, which include assessment and evaluation.
      (CCSU ID, IID, III, IIIC; NASPE 7, 8)
   8. Knowledge of legal liability and legislative issues related to physical education and athletics.
      (CCSU IA; NASPE 1)


Course Guidelines, Policies, Expectations
 Contacting your instructor:
      o Email (preferred method): CUMMISKEYMAD@CCSU.EDU
               Please remember to include your name and course information in the email.
      o Phone: 860.832.2123
      o Office Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri: 7:30-8:00, 10:00-11:10
      o You are welcome to request appointments outside normal office hours
 Please turn off all cell phones.
      o If a cell phone rings due to a call or text message, that student will receive one unexcused
          absence. Putting your phone on vibrate is acceptable.
 Attendance/Punctuality
      o If a student misses a class, it is his or her responsibility to get notes, announcements, or
          assignments from another student(s). Please be aware of all assignments.
      o The accumulation of three unexcused absences will result in a five (5) point final grade
          deduction, five to seven unexcused absences will result in a 15 point deduction, and greater
          than seven will result in failure for the course. Doing any amount of outside work or not
          attending to class will result in one unexcused absence.
      o The accumulation of three lates will result in one unexcused absence. Each successive late
          will be counted as an additional unexcused absence. If late to class, it is your responsibility to
          verify the daily attendance is marked late, not absent.
      o Some absence may be excused. Documentation must be provided within one week of the
          absence. See your instructor. Examinations cannot be made up. Students should not schedule
          job interviews, doctor’s appointments, or any other appointments during class, as these do not
          constitute excusable absences.
 Student Work
      o Assignments are due at the beginning of class and will not be accepted via fax.
               Assignments which are late 1 minute to 24 hours late will be given a starting grade of
                  C (75). Assignments exceeding 24 hours late will not be accepted (Grade of 0).
      o Submitted material - Include your name, course title, and name of the assignment, please
          staple multiple pages. If emailing an assignment as an attachment, title the file as your last
          name, a hyphen, then the assignment name (i.e. Cummiskey-reflection assignment)
      o Students are expected to maintain high standards of academic integrity and professional
          conduct by representing their own work including refraining from “recycling” work from
          another student or a previous semester. Academic misconduct will result in zero for the
          assignment and an instructor determined final grade deduction. Please review the CCSU
          Policy on Academic Misconduct in your Student Handbook or online at:
          http://www.ccsu.edu/AcademicIntegrity/UndergradAcadMisconductPolicy.htm
      o Students are rated at the conclusion of the semester according to the CCSU professional
          dispositions scale and expected to adhere to the State of CT’s Code of Professional
          Responsibility. Review the CCSU professional dispositions at:
          http://www.ccsu.edu/physedhltfit/faculty/cummiskey/misc/Dispositions%20rubric.pdf
      o All assignments must be typed in 12 point font with 1” margins. Single spaced is preferred.
        o Extra credit assignments are not given unless offered to the class as a whole.
   All students must have a WebCT Vista account. To ensure your internet browser is compatible with
    visit, click “run a browser check” at https://vista.csus.ct.edu/webct/logonDisplay.dowebct
        o All email communication will be sent to your CCSU account. If you use and outside email
             provider, go to https://accounts.ccsu.edu/wacctmgt/, enter your account information, select
             email preferences, and enter the forwarding address near the bottom.
        o Students should check their email daily and are responsible for any emails sent 48 hours prior
             to class. Students are also responsible for any material posted on Vista.

Grading

       A 93-100       B+ 87-89        C+ 78-79       D+ 68-69       <60 FAIL
       A- 90-92       B 83-86         C 73-76        D 63-67
                      B- 80-82        C- 70-72       D- 60-62


Grading Components

   CT Physical Fitness Test – 5 points
   Webpage Design – 15 points
   Grant Writing – 5 points
   Legal Issues -5 points
   Intramural Program – 10 points
   Mock Interviews – 15 points
   Planning a PE program – 20 points
   Professional Development Day – 10 points
   Teaching Assignment – 15 points


Accommodations
Please contact me privately to discuss your specific needs if you believe you need course
accommodations based on the impact of a disability medical condition, or if you have emergency medical
information to share. I will need a copy of the accommodation letter from Student Disability Services in
order to arrange your class accommodations. Contact Student Disability Services, room 241, Copernicus
Hall if you are not already registered with them. Student Disability Services maintains the confidential
documentation of your disability and assists you in coordinating reasonable accommodations with your
faculty.