Specific learning objectives for the course derive from the SHAPE Standards for Physical Education, the Teacher Educator Standards (TAC 149:AA), the TExES Examination Framework/Standards PE EC-12 (158), and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Physical Education (116). This course provides teacher candidates and SPLS students with a knowledge base of the environment in which they may teach. Satisfactory completion of the course will document that students have demonstrated the ability to:

• Identify developmentally appropriate fundamental skills of dual sports appropriate for

   fitness across the lifespan. (SHAPE 1.a, 1.b; SBEC I; InTASC 4, 5; see TEKS listed in

   course schedule)

• Demonstrate a level of skill competence needed for engaging in and teaching a variety of

   team sports. (SHAPE 2.a; SBEC I, VI; InTASC 4, 5)

• Identify relevant information related to team sports such as equipment, etiquette, safety, etc.

 (SHAPE 3.c, SBEC VI; InTASC 4, 5; see TEKS listed in the course schedule)

• Demonstrate and apply knowledge in planning lessons and designing appropriate learning

  experiences for participants. (SHAPE 3.a, 3.b; SBEC IV; InTASC 2)

• Demonstrate proficiency in the selection and effective use of verbal and non-verbal cues in

the team sport setting, including anticipatory, motivational, safety, and education. (SHAPE

4.a, 4.b; SBEC VI)

• Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and techniques for adapting and individualizing

  instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and persons of various ability levels.

 (SHAPE 1.d, 1.e, 3.d; SBEC III, V; InTASC 2, 5)

• Demonstrate the ability to create a positive community that encourages learners/participants

  of all abilities to participate in physical activity (motivation, self-respect). (SHAPE 3.d,4.d

  SBEC III; InTASC 2, 5)

• Demonstrate the ability to teach the components of a practice session (including warm-up,

 drills, games, lead-up games, cool down). (SHAPE 1.a, 1.b, 3.b; SBEC VI)

• Demonstrate knowledge and application of a wide variety of appropriate implementation

 techniques (modeling, providing relevant feedback, appropriate demonstrations) to promote

 student learning. (SHAPE 4.c; SBEC VI)

• Demonstrate the ability to recognize proper and improper technique in team sports skills

  (SHAPE 4.e, SBEC VII; see TEKS listed in course schedule)

•  Design strategies to help students demonstrate responsible personal and social behaviors in a productive learning environment. (SHAPE 4.d; SBEC III; see TEKS listed in the course schedule)

See Appendix A for a complete list of standards/competencies. See the Course Schedule for alignment of assignments and standards.

Dress Code:

* All students are required to dress appropriately for every class unless otherwise notified.

* Shorts of proper length and proper shoes are of your choice (no flip-flops, boots, or sandal-type shoes). Shirts/tops should be full-length and not have any messages, pictures, etc. that are not allowed in a public school setting or are considered unprofessional.

Wellness Center: You must bring your MSU student ID to each class and adhere to all building policies.

Attendance

Attendance is expected at all class meetings, and you must be on time when class begins. Leaving class early without prior permission will result in your being counted absent for the class session. Students and faculty will not attend/hold class if they are experiencing illness or any signs/symptoms of COVID-19. Attendance will be graded as part of the professional responsibilities assessment. Professional teachers are dependable, reliable, and responsible. Therefore, candidates are expected to be on time and in attendance at every class and to stay for the entire class. Tardiness, leaving early, and excessive absences (3) are considered evidence of lack of dependability and are taken seriously. Candidates will receive an F grade on the third absence. If a candidate is taking ‘blocked’ courses taught at a Professional Development School, requiring field experience, the candidate will be dropped with an F from those classes as well.

An instructor may drop a student any time during the semester for excessive absences, for consistently failing to meet class assignments, for an indifferent attitude, or for disruptive conduct. The instructor must give the student a verbal or written warning before dropping the student from the class. An instructor’s drop of a student takes precedence over the student-initiated course drop of a later date. The instructor will assign a grade of either WF or F through the first 8 weeks of a long semester, the first 6 weeks of a 10-week summer term, or the 11th class day of a 4- or 5-week summer term consisting of 20 days. After these periods, the grade will be an F. The official drop date is the date the instructor drop form is received in the Office of the Registrar.

Decorum in emails and other communications should reflect the same professionalism.

The Instructor reserves the right to amend these rules throughout the term.

Cell Phone Policy

In accordance with Texas House Bill (HB) 1481, the Prohibition on Student Use of Personal Communication Devices on School Property During the School Day, I (Dr. Shawver) am instituting a prohibition on student use of cell phones during a face-to-face class that is unrelated to individual lectures, activities or assignments per the professor.

Multiple studies have documented the harmful effects of cell phone and social media use on student well-being and academic progress. As a result, Texas law requires public schools to prohibit the use of personal communication devices during the school day on school property. This policy is adopted to implement this requirement and improve the quality of the learning environment in our schools.

Hence, (READ THIS TWICE, PLEASE), there are NO cell phones permitted to be out and/or in my (or your) sight in this class. This class requires your engagement, and cell phones serve to detract from that engagement. Additionally, your phone should not only be put away, but turned on “silent” (NOTE: vibrate is NOT silent). If your phone is out an/or in sight, you will be asked to put it away. If it is not, you will be given one warning. After that, if it is still out and/or in sight, you will lose 10 points off of your FINAL grade. Should your phone ring/vibrate during class, you are dismissed for the day. You are to silence it immediately and quietly leave the class session. You will be counted absent for the session. Failure to adhere to this will result in more stringent disciplinary action.

Grading/Assessment

Students are expected to submit classroom assignments before or by the posted due date and to complete the course according to the published class schedule. As an adult, student, and working professional, I understand you must manage competing demands on your time. Should you need additional time to complete an assignment, please contact me before the due date to discuss the situation and determine an acceptable resolution. Routine submission of late assignments is unacceptable, and late assignments (not discussed ahead) will have a minimum automatic 25 %-point deduction for each day late. Students may be permitted to make up coursework under 2 conditions: 1) notify the instructor before the absence to devise a make-up plan, or 2) provide evidence of an excused absence.

Grammar will be graded as part of any coursework. All work should be in your own words. I will give feedback on assignments when appropriate, including comments through “news items,” comments directly in the discussion board, and comments to the feedback box associated with each assignment submitted to Dropbox. Please take the time to read these comments as I am taking the time to make them. Grades for each assignment will be posted in the D2L course grade book.

Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception.

Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters.

We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student.

We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed.

Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, (940) 397-4140.

All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MSUTexas e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Obligation to Report Sex Discrimination under State and Federal Law

Midwestern State University is committed to providing and strengthening an educational, working, and living environment where students, faculty, staff, and visitors are free from sex discrimination of any kind. State and federal law require University employees to report sex discrimination and sexual misconduct to the University’s Office of Title IX. As a faculty member, I am required to report to the Title IX Coordinator any allegations, personally observed behavior, or other direct or indirect knowledge of conduct that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination or sexual misconduct, which includes sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, or stalking, involving a student or employee. After a report is made, the office of Title IX will reach out to the affected student or employee in an effort to connect such person(s) with resources and options in addressing the allegations made in the report. You are also encouraged to report any incidents to the office of Title IX. You may do so by contacting:

Laura Hetrick

Title IX Coordinator
Sunwatcher Village Clubhouse
940-397-4213

laura.hetrick@msutexas.edu

You may also file an online report 24/7 at Maxient 

Should you wish to visit with someone about your experience in confidence, you may contact the MSU Counseling Center at 940-397-4618. For more information on the University’s policy on Title IX or sexual misconduct, please visit MSU Texas Title IX

Senate Bill 11 passed by the 84th Texas Legislature allows licensed handgun holders to carry concealed handguns on campus, effective August 1, 2016. Areas excluded from concealed carry are appropriately marked, in accordance with state law. For more information regarding campus carry, please refer to the University’s webpage at https://msutexas.edu/campus-carry/rules-policies.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact MSU Chief of Police at police@msutexas.edu.

Pregnant and parenting students, faculty, and staff are eligible to receive support and resources from the Student Engagement and Title IX Offices. Support and resources may include early registration, personal financial support, parenting development resources, lactation rooms, and healthcare resources. For more information, visit the  Parenting Students Website or contact the Parenting Liaison Ruby Garret at  ruby.garrett@msutexas.edu or call 940-397-4500.