KSS 2625 - Pedagogical Aspects of Exercise Science
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 41079,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Meri Surdoval-Fetkovich
Email: msurdovalfetkovi@ysu.edu
Course Description
2625. Pedagogical Aspects of Exercise Science. Effective instructional practices and development of organizational skills and characteristics required for teaching in exercise programs. Two hours lecture, two hours lab. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | No Readings |
There are no required readings for this course. Any PDFs will be provided in class.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 8/25 | Introductions/Syllabus Review/Project Explanations | Read Syllabus |
| Thu | 8/27 | Kinesiology at a glance; Questions to Ask; Exercise Class Formats and Exercise Selection | |
| Tue | 9/1 | Intro Physiology and Intensities | |
| Thu | 9/3 | Research how to; Questions to Answer; How to Use MAAG Library; Quiz 1 | |
| Tue | 9/8 | Social Media Influencers Project Report | |
| Thu | 9/10 | Social Media Influencers Project Report | |
| Tue | 9/15 | Social Media Influencers Project Report | |
| Thu | 9/17 | Social Media Influencers Project Report; Modifications/Variations | |
| Tue | 9/22 | Explanation of Fitness Exercise Assignment; Teaching a Group Class | |
| Thu | 9/24 | Teaching Movement | |
| Tue | 9/29 | How to Teach Movement; Quiz 2 | |
| Thu | 10/1 | Fitness Exercise Reports | |
| Tue | 10/6 | Fitness Exercise Reports | |
| Thu | 10/8 | Fitness Exercise Reports | |
| Tue | 10/13 | Exam 1 | |
| Thu | 10/15 | Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change | |
| Tue | 10/20 | PreClass Procedures/Leading a Class/Group Personalities | |
| Thu | 10/22 | Research Presentations | |
| Tue | 10/27 | Research Presentations | |
| Thu | 10/29 | Research Presentations | |
| Tue | 11/3 | Research Presentations | |
| Thu | 11/5 | Putting it all together-Designing Your Class | |
| Tue | 11/10 | Exam 2 | |
| Thu | 11/12 | Final Teaching and Leadership Presentation | |
| Tue | 11/17 | Final Teaching and Leadership Presentation | |
| Thu | 11/19 | Final Teaching and Leadership Presentation | |
| Tue | 11/24 | Final Teaching Presentations | |
| Thu | 11/26 | No Class-Happy Thanksgiving | |
| Tue | 12/1 | Final Teaching and Leadership Presentation | |
| Thu | 12/3 | Final Review, Class Wrap Up; Make Up Presentations | |
| Tue | 12/8 | Final Exam | |
| Thu | 12/10 |
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.