KIN 201 Notes (Fall 2025)

KIN 201 Fall 2025, California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) – COB Room 140A, Fridays 9:00am – 11:45am
Instructor: Asia Heynen; Email: Anastasia.Blevins@csulb.edu; Office hours: Wednesdays 9:30am–12:30pm in KIN 17 or by appointment
Prerequisites: Kinesiology majors and pre-majors only
Course format: Survey of the discipline of kinesiology; focus on integrative nature; letter grade only (A–F)
No Zoom format for this course

Explain the importance of physical activity in daily life and its implications for kinesiology
Discuss the rationale for the discipline of Kinesiology, its structure, and types of knowledge in the field
Defend the integrative nature of kinesiology
Identify Kinesiology’s main sub-disciplines and their major research themes
Identify professional occupations and career options for kinesiology graduates; list qualifications for each
Describe the structure of primary options within CSULB Kinesiology and other programs

Knudson, D. V. & Brusseau, T. A. (Ed.). (2022). Introduction to Kinesiology: Studying Physical Activity, 6th edition. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. ISBN: $9781718202740$
Formats: Hardcover, paperback, e-book, looseleaf; available via CSULB Bookstore, humankinetics.com, and Amazon

Computer/Software needs: web-browser, PDF reader, and word processing software (Microsoft Word)
Microsoft Office available for free to CSULB students via CSULB software depot
Canvas and email announcements used regularly; stay up to date via Canvas and school email

Total points: $300$
Breakdown:
- Exams (2): $50$ points each → total $100$
- Quizzes (4): $25$ points each → total $100$
- Papers (4): $25$ points each → total $100$
Grade scale (based on total points / percentage):
- A: $P \ge 0.90$
- B: 0.80 \le P < 0.90
- C: 0.70 \le P < 0.80
- D: 0.60 \le P < 0.70
- F: P < 0.60
Policies: No curves or extra credit beyond the two listed

Exams:
- 2 exams; each with $50$ questions; 50 points each; 100 total
- Non-cumulative; scantron required: 882E; no notes, laptops, or cell phones allowed
- Midterm: $10/10$ at $10:15am$ ; Final: $12/12$ at $10:15am$
Quizzes:
- Online via Canvas; 30 minutes; one attempt
- Opens: Mondays at $9:00am$ ; closes: Fridays at $11:59pm$ (week of due date)
- Quiz topics: based on previous 3 weeks of material
- Quiz schedule:
- Quiz 1: available 9/8, due 9/12
- Quiz 2: available 9/29, due 10/3
- Quiz 3: available 11/3, due 11/7
- Quiz 4: available 12/1, due 12/5
Papers:
- 4 main papers (Word or PDF submissions via Canvas)
- Paper due dates:
- Paper 1: 9/5
- Paper 2: 9/26
- Paper 3: 10/24
- Paper 4: 11/21
- Extra Credit Paper: due 12/5
Extra Credit:
- 10 points opportunity: Research Participation via a Qualtrics survey (survey link via Canvas Module “Extra Credit Opportunities” > “Longitudinal Weight Bias Flyer”); alternative: 1-page research paper on weight biases (Times New Roman, 12pt, double-spaced) due 12/5
- You may choose either the survey or the alternate paper (not both)
- Survey due 9/5; alternate paper due 12/5

Communication: Instructor available during office hours or by appointment; respond to emails within 24 hours; if no response within 72 hours, follow up with a second email and include name, class, and subject
Late Work: Papers may be submitted up to 24 hours after deadline without penalty; after 24 hours, 50% deduction if no prior communication; after 48 hours, papers will not be accepted; quizzes and exams exempt from this policy
Attendance & Excused Absences: Excused absences include illness/injury, immediate family issues, religious reasons, jury/military service, and university-approved activities; notify at least one week in advance for religious or military obligations
Academic Integrity: Cheating and plagiarism policies with potential actions ranging from reprimand to final failure or referral to Judicial Affairs
Civility & Classroom Climate: CSULB promotes civil, non-violent learning; cell phones not allowed in class
Accessibility & Accommodations: Students with disabilities should register with BMAC; accommodations to be provided upon verification
Undocumented Students: CSULB supports undocumented students; Dream Success Center available for advising and resources; language guidance provided (avoid using ‘illegal’ in discussions)
Campus Support: Links to health and well-being resources, library, writing center, crisis hotlines, etc.
Land & Labor Acknowledgement: Acknowledgement of land history and labor influence; reflects campus values of diversity and equity

Week 1 (8/29): Welcome; Readings: Ch. 1–3
Week 2 (9/5): History & Sociology of Physical Activity; Read Ch. 4–5; Paper 1 due; Research Survey due
Week 3 (9/12): Sport & Exercise Psychology; Guest: Dr. Leilani Madrigal; Read Ch. 7; Quiz 1 due
Week 4 (9/19): Fitness & Careers in Health and Fitness; Guest: Alexandra Wilkinson; Read Ch. 11
Week 5 (9/26): Careers in Medicine & Health & Chiropractic Science; Guest: Aaron Sanchez; Read Ch. 12; Paper 2 due
Week 6 (10/3): Physical Activity Physiology; Advising Center; Read Ch. 9; Quiz 2 due
Week 7 (10/10): MIDTERM (Friday) in COB 140A, 10:15am
Week 8 (10/17): Athletic Training; Guest: Dr. Portia Resnick; Online readings
Week 9 (10/24): Careers in Teaching Physical Education & Coaching; Guest: Dr. Melissa Bittner; Read Ch. 13–14; Paper 3 due
Week 10 (10/31): Biomechanics; Guest: Dr. Jeff Rodrigues; Read Ch. 8
Week 11 (11/7): Research in Kinesiology; Guest: Michelle DeMars; Online readings; Quiz 3 due
Week 12 (11/14): Motor Behavior; Guest: Dr. Kevin Valenzuela; Read Ch. 6
Week 13 (11/21): Sport Management; Guest: Dr. Stephan Hawn; Read Ch. 15; Paper 4 due
Week 14 (11/28): FALL BREAK – No Class
Week 15 (12/5): Becoming a Physical Activity Professional; Read Ch. 10; Quiz 4 due; Extra Credit Paper due
Week 16 (12/12): FINAL (Friday) in COB 140A, 10:15am – 12:15pm

Course calendar and due dates are posted on the syllabus and Canvas
Deadlines may shift; instructor will notify if topics or dates change
Campus resources and support are available; contact details provided in policy sections