KSS 1500 - Physical Activity Core Concepts
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40106,
Credit hours: 1
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Sharon Bartlone
Email: slbartlone@ysu.edu
Course Description
1500. Physical Activity Core Concepts. Essential concepts that document the relationship between physical activity and maintaining optimal health. Personal and social implications of physical inactivity are also explored. Two KSS activity courses must be taken in addition to this course to satisfy the requirements for GER credit. 1 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
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| No Readings |
No Textbook. Lecture notes/Power Point will be presented through BlackBoard Modules.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Tentative Course Schedule
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
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| 8/24 | Module 1: Intro Assignment #1 | Introduction to Course | ***SEE BLACKBOARD FOR DUE DATES |
| 8/31 | Module 2: Assignment #2 | Historical Framework of Physical Activity | |
| 9/7 | Module 3: Assignment #3 |
Epidemiology of Selected Chronic Diseases as it Pertains to Physical Inactivity | |
| 9/14 | On-line Questionnaire Assignments | Daily Calories Intake Daily Calories Burned |
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| 9/21 | Module 4: Assignment #4 | Benefits & Risks of Physical Activity & Exercise | |
| 9/28 | No Assignment Due | ||
| 10/5 | Module 5: Assignment #5 | Environmental Determinants of Physical Activity & Sedentary Behavior | |
| 10/12 | 3 Physical Activity Group Class Assignments Due (to be attended in person or remotely) | Critique of Physical Activity Group Classes | |
| 10/19 | Module 6: Assignment #6 | Developing an Exercise Program | |
| 10/26 | No Assignment Due | ||
| 11/2 | Module 7: Assignment #7 | Health Related Fitness Testing | |
| 11/9 | No Assignment Due | ||
| 11/16 | Module 8: Assignment #8 | Weight Management | |
| 11/23 | Review of your Submitted Assignments | Check to see if you have completed all of your assignments including the 2 on-line Questionnaires/3 Physical Activity Group Class ctitiques | |
| 11/30 | No Assignment Due | ||
| 12/7 | No Assignment Due |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.