KSS 1503 - Flight: 1st Year Student-Athlete Experience
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42255,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Taylor Blandine
Email: trblandine@ysu.edu
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Course Materials |
Technology – Please bring laptops to every class!
To successfully complete this course, you will need access to a computer with internet and Microsoft Office Suite (available free). I will be utilizing Blackboard regularly for this course. It is free to use with your YSU login here. Please let me know the first day of class if you do not have the appropriate access to technology and/or anticipate having trouble navigating Blackboard. We will work together to make sure technology is not a barrier to your success in this course.
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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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8/24 | Syllabus | Bring Laptop |
| Wed | 8/26 | Knowledge Check / Campus Resource Assignment | Bring Laptop |
| Mon | 8/31 | Nutrion/Sports Med | Bring Laptop |
| Wed | 9/2 | Compliance/Strength | Bring Laptop |
| Mon | 9/7 | No Class- Labor Day | |
| Wed | 9/9 | Knowledge Check / Goals | Bring Laptop - In Class Assignment |
| Mon | 9/14 | Knowledge Check / Time Managament | Bring Laptop - In Class Assignment |
| Wed | 9/16 | Knowledge Check / What is Expected | Bring Laptop - In Class Assignment |
| Mon | 9/21 | Knowledge Check / Education Planning | Bring Laptop - In Class Assignment |
| Wed | 9/23 | Knowledge Check / Mindset | Bring Laptop - In Class Assignment |
| Mon | 9/28 | Knowledge Check / Academic Policies | Bring Laptop - In Class Assignment |
| Wed | 9/30 | Knowledge Check / Wellness | Bring Laptop - In Class Assignment |
| Mon | 10/5 | Knowledge Check / Financial Lit | Bring Laptop - In Class Assignment |
| Wed | 10/7 | Final Exam | Bring Pen or Pencil |
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.