Syllabus

Course: PE 172 Cycling Basics

Semester: fall 2007

Course Credit & Format: 1 hour credit, lecture/laboratory

Day/Time: Tuesday / Thursday 3:00-4:15pm

Location: Stansbury Hall Room 50

Instructor: Nathan R. Kile

Room 239, Coliseum
Phone- (304) 293-3295, ext. 5290
Email- Nathan.Kile@mail.wvu.edu
Office Hours- Mon./Wed. 2:00-4:00, Tue./Thurs. 11:00-12:00, or by appointment

Prerequisites: None

Required Text: None

Required Equipment: Cycling helmet

Suggested Equipment: Personal bicycle (note: bicycles are provided by the department on a limited basis)

Course Objectives:

The objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive overview of the sport of cycling. Designed for beginner to intermediate level cyclist, this course will cover the basic equipment, skills, and knowledge necessary to safely begin participation in the life-long activity of cycling for fitness and sport. The class will consist of both hands-on experience and classroom instruction.

Expected Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Identify current trends in the sport of cycling.
• Identify the different types of bicycles and explain their common uses.
• Identify the main parts of a bicycle.
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs to a bicycle.
• Identify common cycling accessories and clothing.
• Design an effective cycling training program that promotes life-long health and fitness.
• Demonstrate basic cycling skills including riding in a straight line, turning/cornering, climbing, descending, braking, and riding defensively and efficiently.
• Describe common laws pertaining to cycling.

Grade Assignment:

Grading Criteria:

Final grades will be dependent upon attendance, skill demonstrations, and an examination to evaluate competency. Daily participation is mandatory.

Attendance and Participation 45% (15 class sessions X 3 points each = 45 points)

Skill Demonstrations 30% (6 skill demonstrations X 5 points each = 30 points)

Final Exam 25% (1 exam X 25 points = 25 points)

Total 100%

* Exams and skill demonstrations may not be made up except with prior approval from the instructor.

Attendance and Participation Policy

Attendance and participation in class sessions is required. Any absence in excess of one class period during the semester will result in a deduction of three points off the student’s attendance grade. Students are responsible for all course content taught during an absence. Exams, skill demonstrations, or other assignments may not be made up without prior approval from the instructor. Students who are marked absent for the first two class sessions of the course will be automatically dropped from the course unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor.

Please be on time and prepared for all class sessions. Excessive tardiness to class or early departure from class may result in an absence for that class period at the discretion of the instructor. Students who attend class but are unprepared to participate may be counted absent.

No helmet = No participation = Points lost from attendance and participation

Skill Demonstrations

Over the course of the semester students will demonstrate competency in the various skills taught in the class. The skill demonstrations will be checked off by the instructor on the date listed on the tentative course schedule, unless changes are necessary due to inclement weather, school closure, etc.

Final Exam

There will be one written exam for this course. This exam will take place on the final class date. The final exam will be comprehensive for the course and will consist of multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions.

Academic Integrity:

All students are expected to abide by the student conduct code regarding academic integrity. All violations will be reported to the Office of Judicial Affairs.

Open Door Policy

The School of Physical Education has an open door policy. Any student enrolled in this class who has any concerns about the course may take these concerns to the instructor, or the Basic Instruction Program director and Associate Dean, Dr. Lynn Housner. The concerns may be expressed in either verbal or written form. Dr. Lynn Housner is located in room 278 of the Coliseum. His telephone number is 293-3295 ext. 5287 and his email is lhousner@mail.wvu.edu.

Social Justice Statement:

West Virginia University is committed to social justice. I concur with that commitment and expect to maintain a positive learning environment based upon open communication, mutual respect, and non-discrimination. Our University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, color or national origin. Any suggestions as to how to further such a positive and open environment in this class will be appreciated and given serious consideration.

Disability Statement:

If you are a person with a disability and anticipate needing any type of accommodation in order to participate in this class, please advise me and make appropriate arrangements with Disability Services at 293-6700.

Assumption of Risk:

As with all sports, there are inherent risks involved with participation. It is the responsibility of the student to decide whether or not to accept these risks. Please notify the instructor if concerns arise. Students participating in off-campus trips will be required to complete a release form and emergency contact/medical information sheet prior to the trip.

Please note that all students are required to provide and wear an approved cycling helmet while participating in the cycling portions of this class.

Tentative Course Schedule:

Aug. 22- Class Introduction/Syllabus Review; Philosophy Discussion

Aug. 24- Current Trends in Cycling; Types/Styles of Bicycles; Basic Anatomy of a Bicycle; Accessories and Clothing

Aug. 29- Intro Ride Day (bring helmet); Sharing the Road/Cycling Laws and Etiquette

Aug. 31- *Skills Day 1: Braking and Riding Defensively (bring helmet)

Sept. 5- *Skills Day 2: Riding Straight, Turning (bring helmet)

Sept. 7- *Skills Day 3: Climbing and Descending Hills (bring helmet)

Sept. 12- *Skills Day 4: Overcoming Obstacles (bring helmet)

Sept. 14- Maintenance and Repair; *Skill Day 5: Changing a Flat Tire

Sept. 19- Fitness and Training Basics; Nutrition and Hydration; Cycling Economy; *Skill Day 6: Training Plan Assignment Introduced

Sept. 21- Ride Day (bring helmet)

Sept. 26- Ride Day (bring helmet); *Training Plan Assignment Due!

Sept. 28- Ride Day (bring helmet)

Oct. 3- Ride Day (bring helmet); Review for Final Exam

Oct. 5- Final Exam