KNSS 205 of Course Outline Winter 2016

Instructor: David Colley Office: 2003C Phone: 403 302 9227 Email: [email protected]

Office Hours: Wednesday 2:30 - 3:30 PM Class Time: Wednesdays and Fridays : 1:00PM – 2:20 PM Room: 1503 Credit Hours: 3 Pre-requisite: KNSS 204

Academic Calendar Entry: Development of the Olympic Sport Movement and the history of sport and leisure in Canada from colonial times to present providing a foundational understanding of the historical development of sport. Topics will include the historical effect and changes in professionalization, gender roles, culture, structure and socialization in Canadian sport and leisure.

Learning Outcomes: This course is designed to give each student the opportunity to:

1. Recognize key incidences in sport and culture from early civilizations, Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations and the western world with a respect to how they have influenced sport in Canada and Alberta in particular.

2. Identify the development of the Ancient and Modern Olympic Games and how each influenced sport and physical education in Canada.

3. Interpret historical evidence and what it tells us about events in sport and physical education.

4. Assess the validity of historical evidence and research.

5. Research and interpret data from a primary historical source.

6. Organize information from primary sources to present to others.

Course Topics:

1. The Study of Sport History 2. The Historical Processes  2 types of sources of historical research 3. The 5 Approaches to Sport History  Chronological  Geographical  Political  Cultural  Biographical

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4. Ancient and Greek Sport: The Development of Greek sport, physical education and the Olympic movement  The Greek Ideal  Myth and Reality  A Tale of Two Cities o Sparta and . Physical Education . Competition . Gender Differences and Sport . Social Status and Sport  The Ancient Olympics o The Pan-Hellenic Games – Crown Games o The Rise of the o Development and description of events o Rewards 5. Ancient and Roman Sport 6. Sport through the Middle Ages 7. Physical Education and Sport development in Germany, Sweden and 8. Early Sport in North America  The beginnings and evolution of sport in Canada  Early sport organizations and activities  Sport and Physical Education in Schools and Universities  Modern Olympics  Sport Development in Alberta  Canada at the Olympics 9. History of North American Sport   Hockey   Basketball  Football  Curling  Soccer   The Winter Olympic Games/ The Paralympics

Learning Activities: Lecture, class discussion, small group work, oral presentations, video presentations, written and practical assignments, written exams

Required Textbook and Equipment: Morrow, D. & Wamsley, K.B. (2010). Sport in Canada: A History (3rd edition). Oxford. A tablet or lap top computer may be needed for the various projects. One can be borrowed from the library. Book early.

Assignments & Evaluations: Term Exams: 45% (15%. 15%, 15%)  Exam 1: Tools and Techniques of the Study of Sport and History  Exam 2: Early Sport in Western Civilization: Greek, Roman and the Middle Ages  Exam 3: North American Sport History

Alberta Hall of Fame and Museum Tour 5%  Alberta Sports Hall of Fame &Museum Tour cost is $3.00 per student

Oral History Project Interview and Museum Presentation 20%  You will choose someone from either Central Alberta or your hometown who interests you and who excelled in the world of sports. You will conduct an oral history interview, or research their history thoroughly and set up a museum exhibit in the class detailing their life in sport as well as how their life in sport impacts sport going forward.

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History of North American Sport Group Presentation 20%  You will be assigned a topic which you as a group will research and present to the class in an interactive manner.

Attendance/Class Participation 10%

Midterm Feedback: Midterm feedback for this course will be available from the instructor following marking of the midterm examination. After reviewing their marks to this point, students should make an appointment with the instructor to discuss their progress and concerns if the cumulative total to this point is less than 20 marks. The instructor is also available prior to this in designated office hours if students have any concerns.

RDC Final Examination Policy: will be followed with respect to Final Examinations. Please review this document to ensure you understand the contents and implications of the policy. Click here to see the Final Examinations Policy

Attendance Requirements: The faculty of the Department believe that students are committed to their program and learning experiences. However, it is understood that there are times when students may be absent from those experiences. Any absence can be viewed as a potentially serious disruption of the learning process and necessary achievement of the learning objectives.

Attendance is required in all labs. Any student who, due to extenuating circumstances, will be late or absent for a lab must notify the instructor at least one hour prior to the beginning of the lab. Arrangements will be made between the instructor and the student as to how this lab time will be made up. Failure to notify the instructor indicates a serious breach of professional and ethical conduct.

Academic Misconduct: Please become familiar with what constitutes academic misconduct, as well as the consequences. Plagiarism involves submitting work in a course as if it were the student’s own work. Plagiarism may involve the act of submitting work in which some or all of the phrasing, ideas, or line of reasoning are alleged to be the submitter’s own but in fact were created by someone else. The complete RDC policy is available at: http://www.rdc.ab.ca/about/standard_practices/documents/student_dispute_appeal_and_misconduct_processes_policy.pdf

Important Dates January 5, 2016 1st day of classes for winter term 2016 January 7, 2016 Last day to apply for winter term 2016 January 13, 2016 Last day to register or add/drop for winter courses. February 15, 2016 Family Day, college closed February 16 – 19, 2016 Mid-Term Break March 7, 2016 Mid-term feedback date for winter term 2016 March 14, 2016 Final Exam schedule posted March 21, 2016 Continuing Student registration for 16/17 March 25, 2016 Good Friday – College Closed. April 11, 2016 Last day of classes Winter term 2016. April 16, 2016 First day of final exams for full year and winter term courses. April 22, 2016 Last day of final exams for full year and winter term courses April 30, 2016 Final grades available.

Changes to the Course Outline Changes to the course outline will be made with the consent of the course instructor and students. Changes will be reviewed by the Department Chairperson for consistency with college policies.

 This course may be eligible for Prior Learning Assessment. Students should refer to the RDC Course Calendar for a list of excluded courses.  A plagiarism detection tool is used in this course.  Classroom Learning Resources may be available to students in alternative formats.  Students should be aware that Personal Counselling, Career, Learning and Disability Services are provided by RDC. Inquire about locations at Information Desk. It is the student’s responsibility to discuss their specific learning needs with the appropriate service provider.

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 It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with the information contained in the Course Outline and to clarify any areas of concern with the instructor.  Students should refer to the Student Dispute, Appeal and Misconduct Processes Policy and Standard Practice should questions or concerns about the Course Outline not be resolved directly with the instructor.

RDC offers several learning support services: course-based peer tutoring, the Math Learning Centre, the Writing Skills Centre, and help with general learning strategies (e.g., time management, study skills, exam preparation and writing). RDC also offers services for students with disabilities. To access any of these services, visit the Learning Support desk in the Library, call (403) 357-3629, or email either [email protected] or [email protected] .

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Associate Dean: Date: December 22, 2015

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