KSS 1503 01: Flight Student Athlete Exp

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

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Sr. Athletic Academic Coordinator 
Instructor Professional Qualifications: M.S.Ed.
Instructor Office Location: Stambaugh Stadium, Academic Center 
Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-3610

Private Instructor Information

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Course Description

1503. Flight: 1st Year Student-Athlete Experience. An introduction to the student-athlete development model through development research, NCAA programming, and practical application to prepare student-athletes for life after athletics as they develop the necessary skills to be engaged citizens and prepared professionals. 2 s.h.

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.  

Additional Course Materials

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Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives/Goals

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How to Succeed in This Course

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Attendance Expectations

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Late Work Submission Policy

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Additional Course Expectations

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Assignments/Assessments

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Grading and Grading Scale

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University Policies

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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.