DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND EXERCISE SCIENCE

COURSE:    Technology and Assessment in Health and Exercise Science (0835.230.01)
INSTRUCTOR:   Dr. Mary L. Putman
OFFICE: 856-256-4500  ext. 3752; putman@rowan.edu
SUPPLIES: NEW!!!!...     Computer discs (at least 2)
PREREQUISITE: Computer Literacy or comparable introductory computer course

COURSE PURPOSES:

Students will:
1. ...demonstrate knowledge of the uses of computers and technology in schools, athletic training facilities, health and fitness industries, as well as in personal and academic endeavors.
2. ...use computers to support problem solving, data collection, information management, communications, presentations and decision making.
3. ...use computer-based technology to access information and enhance personal and professional productivity.
4. ...to discuss and manipulate varies non-computer media used to deliver information to students and clients.
5. ...use statistical software to define, compute and interpret data to include measures of central tendency, variability, relative position and relationship.
6. ...review different tests and instrumentations used to measure in health and exercise science.
7. ...conduct a research project which requires formulating a hypothesis, selecting appropriate instrumentation, following correct testing protocol, summarizing data, and deriving appropriate conclusions from the data.
8. ...practice responsible, ethical and legal use of technology and computers and the respective software.
9. ....encourage students to embrace technology and computers and the contributes they make to lifelong learning.

TOPICAL OUTLINE/CONTENT

1.  Use, Review and Evaluate Software Specific to Health and Exercise Science...
           a. Assessment and Evaluation in Health and Exercise Science.
           b. Referencing (i.e.CD ROM)
           c. Word Processing
           d.  Spreadsheets
           e.  Database
           f.  Presentation

2.  Use of Peripheral Devices
           a.  Scanners
           b.  Digital Cameras
           c.  Other peripheral devices

3.  Internet
          a.  Electronic Mail
          b.  Access to the Internet
          c.  Search Engines
          d.  Uses for Research
          e.  Uses for Communication
          f.  Other appropriate items.

4.  Non-computer Media
         a. VCR and Video Projectors
         b.  Overhead Projectors
         c.  Overhead Transparencies
         d.  Projection Screens
         e.  Other appropriate items.

5.  Basic Statistics
         a.  Measures of Central Tendency
         b.  Measures of Relationship
         c.  Measures of Variability
         d.  Measures of Relative Positions

6.  Review different tests/instrumentation used in health and exercise science.
         a.  Applicable to athletic training
         b.  Applicable to Health promotion and fitness management
         c.  Applicable to Teacher certification

7.  Research Project
         a.  Statement of the Problem
         b.  Review of Literature (traditional and computer-based searches)
         c.  Test Administration Protocol
              (1) demonstrate ability to make informed test selection
              (2) demonstrate ability to use correct test administration procedures
         d.  Statistical Analysis of Data
         e.  Summary and Conclusions

COURSE EVALUATION:

Class Participation (10 pts. x 20 days)     
In-class computer projects/activities        
Quizzes/Examination                                 
         Written and Practical
Final Research Project                             

Class participation is very important since we will completing in-class projects during many of the class sessions. Attendance will be taken at each class meeting.  Major written evaluations, in-class assignments, and outside projects will be announced ahead of time and must be completed at the times designated during the semester.  THERE WILL BE MINI PROJECTS COMPLETED DURING CLASS MEETINGS WHICH STUDENTS WHO ARE ABSENT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE UP.  Make-up exams/quizzes will ONLY be permitted when the individual: (a) presents an acceptable reason for missing examination/assignment and arranges, when possible, to complete the work prior to the date of class administration and/or (b) provides a medical excuse in the event of unexpected injury or illness.