Required Text: Biel, A. (2019). Trail Guide to the Body (6th ed.): Books of Discovery. ISBN: 978-0-9987850-6-6.
This text is an integral part of this class. It can be ordered through the SUU Bookstore by calling 435-586-7995 or through email at bookstore@suu.edu.
Optional Text: The publisher of your textbook (Books of Discovery) offers an app that can be purchased from the app store or google play store ($14.99). This is optional, but many students find it helpful for studying the origin/insertion/action of the assigned muscles. For more details please visit https://booksofdiscovery.com/product/anatomymapp/

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Differentiate anatomical structures involved in body movement (bone, joint, muscle, ligament, etc.) and discuss their classification systems.
2. Describe anatomical position and directional terms, as well as planes of motion and corresponding axes of rotation.
3. Compare and contrast anatomical levers applicable to human movement, as well as identify specific examples of each.
4. Differentiate muscle roles (agonist, antagonist, stabilizer, neutralizer, etc.) and demonstrate types of muscle actions (concentric, eccentric, etc.).
5. Discuss mechanoreceptors related to human movement (GTO, muscle spindle, etc.)
6. Identify major bones of the body and bony landmarks that serve as sites of muscle attachment.
7. Identify major joints of the body while demonstrating their corresponding anatomical movements.
8. Differentiate the origin, insertion and action of the major muscles of the upper and lower extremities, as well as the trunk.
9. Discuss muscle principles involved in movement (length-tension, force-velocity, force vs. power, etc.).
10. Analyze exercises/body movements commonly used for the development of muscular characteristics.

Assessment Methods:
1. Participation: To receive full participation points you must be on time and attend each of the assigned meeting days, as well as engage with the class activities. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each meeting day and you will receive five points for each day in which you attended on time and participated.
2.  Workbook Assignments: Workbook activities will be assigned throughout the semester and are intended to reinforce content covered in assigned readings and lectures; thus assigned textbook readings and lecture materials for each module are useful resources to complete these assignments. However, your ability to answer the questions without the simultaneous use of these resources may indicate your overall understanding of the material. These assignments are intended to serve as low stakes testing (e.g., worth 2.75-3.5 pts/wkst), thus each worksheet may be completed as many times as you would like prior to the due date; with the highest score earned being included in your overall grade. Specific instructions are provided within each assignment and activities may consist of various formats (hot spot, matching, categorizing, etc.). You will be required to complete these using Canvas and you must submit each assignment no later than the associated due date provided on Canvas to earn credit.
3.  Quizzes: Quizzes will be given throughout the semester and are intended to encourage you to regularly study the material throughout the semester. They are also designed to measure your attainment and retention of the information. These may consist of various testing formats (e.g., true/false, multiple choice, short answer).
●  Quizzes will be completed online via Canvas and a time limit for each quiz will exist. All quizzes MUST be taken by accessing Canvas via the Google Chrome web-browser and using the Proctorio Extension and a Webcam (quizzes are proctored via the Proctorio lockdown browser that requires the use of Google Chrome). As these quizzes are an opportunity to demonstrate what you have learned throughout the module/semester you should not talk, use headphones, a textbook/notes, other electronic devices/screens, etc. during the quiz (e.g., your eyes should only focus on the screen in which the exam is being presented and you should not talk with someone and/or listen to anything during the quiz). The quiz may be taken at your convenience during the availability period, but MUST be completed and submitted by the assigned due date (see tentative schedule below & Canvas for specific due dates). Quizzes that are late will NOT be accepted. Please plan accordingly! (This includes unforeseen last minute technical difficulties). Quizzes will NOT be available after the assigned due date (see policy below).  Because of the limited time available, you must be familiar with the content in order to finish in the allotted time.
4. Exams: Three exams will be given throughout the semester and are designed to measure your attainment and retention of information presented during this course. These may consist of various testing formats (e.g., true/false, multiple choice, short answer).  Exams must be taken at the testing center during the availability period; which will be 5 business days. It is your responsibility to be familiar with the SUU testing center hours of operation and policies (https://www.suu.edu/academicsuccess/testing-center/), but in general the center opens at 9 a.m. and the last check-in time is 7 p.m. M-F. Exams that are late will NOT be accepted. Please plan accordingly! (This includes unforeseen last minute difficulties). Exams will NOT be available after the assigned due date (see policy below). Each exam will have a time limit, thus due to the limited time available, you must be familiar with the content in order to finish in the allotted time.
o In the event that you are unable to utilize the SUU testing center (e.g., do not attend any face-to-face classes) you must email the professor a minimum of 1 wk prior to the due date to receive instructor permission to utilize an alternative option (note: proper evidence may be required to receive permission). In the case of an emergency/unplanned circumstance you should email the instructor ASAP to discuss an alternative option.
▪  With instructor permission, if you are unable to attend the testing center, exams may be completed online by accessing Canvas via the Google Chrome web-browser and using the Proctorio Extension and a Webcam (these exams are proctored via the Proctorio lockdown browser that requires the use of Google Chrome). As these exams are an opportunity to demonstrate what you have learned throughout the module/semester you should not talk, use headphones, a textbook/notes, other electronic devices/screens, etc. during the exam (e.g., your eyes should only focus on the screen in which the exam is being presented and you should not talk with someone and/or listen to anything during the exam). If you recieve instructor permision to use Proctorio rather than the testing center, the exam may be taken at your convenience during the availability period, but MUST be completed and submitted by the assigned due date (see tentative schedule below & Canvas for 
specific due dates).
5. Movement Analysis: You will be assigned to a group within the first few weeks of the semester (I wait in case students drop the course) and each group will be assigned a common exercise/body movement at that time (Note: your group name corresponds to your assigned exercise/body movement). Throughout the semester you will need to complete various components associated with this assignment as a group or individually by following the instructions posted on Canvas. The following components are associated with this assignment:
•  Movement Analysis Initial Group Meeting
o This meeting requires the group to hold an electronic meeting (using Zoom, Google Meet, etc.) in which all members are present and complete the initial meeting worksheet as a group (please see "Movement Analysis Initial Group Meeting" instructions posted to Canvas for details for setting up communication with your group members, etc.). Each group must initially meet electronically by the assigned due date (See Canvas calendar and course summary)
• Movement Analysis Assignment
o Your group must subsequently analyze the assigned movement and create a 6-10 minute presentation to be uploaded to Canvas for the instructor, as well as to be shared with your other classmates near the end of the semester (please see "Movement Analysis" instructions posted to Canvas in Module 5 for specific details). The presentation must use an electronic format that can be recorded and posted to Canvas (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.). In addition, the presentation must utilize a form 
of “presenter media” (PowerPoint, etc.).
• Movement Analysis Discussion
o After completing the Movement Analysis Assignment as a group you must also upload your video presentation to a discussion board. After your group's video has been uploaded each individual student must then comment on at least one other groups’ video presentation (please see "Movement Analysis Discussion" instructions
posted to Canvas in Module 5 for specific details).
6. Grading Process: Final grades will be determined based on the percentage of the total number of points earned from the maximum points possible. The specific assessment methods for this course, and the corresponding point values are listed below.
Participation points  (11 @ 5 points)            8.8%      (55 points)
Workbook Assignments (29 @ 2.75-3.5 points)       15.9%     (100 points)
Written Quizzes (4* @ 18 points)               11.5%     (72 points)
*Lowest of 5 quiz scores dropped
Written Exams  (3 @ 100 points)              47.9%     (300 points)
Movement Analysis                      15.9%     (100 points)
Initial meeting (1 @ 10 points)
Group project (1 @ 80 points)
Discussion (1 @ 10 points)
Total     100% (627 points) Grading Scale: This course will utilize the following scale to 
determine final grades:
A (≥94)                C (74-77%)
A- (90-93%)             C- (70-73%)
B+ (88-89%)             D+ (68-69%)
B (84-87%)             D (64-67%)
B- (80-83%)             D- (60-63%)
C+ (79-78%)             F (≤59%)
Instructor’s Response Time & Feedback: For messages sent to me, I will respond in the specified amount of time. Feedback is an important part of learning please look for feedback on your assignments that I provided in the specified amount of time, to find feedback look at this tutorial 
How do I view assignment comments from my Instructor.

Assignments/Quizzes/Exams Policy: All assignments, quizzes and exams must be completed by the scheduled date and time, unless PRIOR consent is given by the instructor. Exceptions to this policy will only be made if the student misses:
a. for school-related activities that are made known to the instructor PRIOR to the due date.
b. for extreme medical or family emergencies when presented with proper evidence (e.g., physician note, funeral program) within a week of occurrence. If you receive a C- or lower on an exam you will be asked to schedule a meeting with the instructor within one week of taking the exam. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss how the instructor can better help you succeed and to identify potential strategies for improving future scores.
All assignments/quizzes/exams are due by 11:59 p.m. on the assigned due date (see tentative schedule & Canvas Calendar for specific due dates). Assignments/quizzes/exams received after the due date will receive a zero (see exceptions above).

Tentative Course Schedule
Week                               
1-Study tips
2-Module 1 learning activities
3-Module 1 learning activities
4-Module 2 learning activities
5-Module 2 learning activities
6-Module 2 learning activities
7-Module 3 learning activities
8- N/A Fall Break
9-Module 3 learning activities
10-Module 4 learning activities
11-Module 4 learning activities
12-Module 4 learning activities
N/A Thanksgiving Break
13-Module 5 learning activities
14-Module 5 learning activities
15-Final Exam (in class)

I do not offer individual make-up or extra credit assignments. In general, I do not offer extra-credit, but if an opportunity arises it will be offered to all students.

This course is a three-credit course and you are expected to attend regularly to earn participation points associated with class attendance. It consists of five modules and a flipped class room approach will be utilized during some portions; thus a portion of the course consists of recorded video lectures; which requires significant self-motivation and proper time management. You will be expected to manage your time and progress effectively to ensure that you do not fall behind in your coursework. It is expected that all course work will be completed individually and be your own work. If you have questions concerning the course requirements, have difficulty accessing course materials, or need additional clarification regarding course requirements, please contact the instructor as soon as possible.

There are no additional fees for this course.