Reflection Assignment— Complete over Chapter 5 Psychology of Physical Activity and Sport
Citation:
Schaefer, Emily, Ragsdale, Rodney. (2025, V 1.6) Introduction to Kinesiology, An Open Educational Resources Publication by College of the Canyons and Lemoore College.
Assignment Description:
Grading Breakdown:
You will develop a detailed analysis of what was learned from this course by responding to a series of questions provided below. Use descriptive detail to thoroughly explain and describe your learning experience. The assignment will be evaluated on grammar, writing style, spelling. For each of the 5 sections write a fully developed paragraph that answers each question. Each question response needs to be 250 words min. Title Your submission: Kinesiology Reflection, include an MLA formatted heading. The use of AI is not allowed on this assignment.
1. Curiosity:
Select a Module or chapter that was covered during this semester and explain in detail how the information provoked interest and awareness to the objectives presented within the chapter. Explain in detail what you learned and how it can be applied to to the field of Kinesiology. Provide details and examples.
2. Initiative:
Explain the measures taken to complete required work for each module. Share how you pursued opportunities to expand topic knowledge in Kinesiology. What measures did you take to ensure online deadlines were met, project assignments completed, and how class projects expanded your knowledge outside of what was in the textbook reading. Provide details and examples.
3. Independence:
How did you use what was learned in class to expand your knowledge outside the classroom requirements. What measures will you use to independently pursue additional experiences that promote your awareness in the field of Kinesiology? Provide detail and examples.
4. Transfer:
Reference a section or sections of textbook content that represents a concept in which you had prior knowledge or as a result of course material has sparked new interest in expanding your perspective about Kinesiology.
5. Reflection
How has the material presented in this course influenced or changed how you view the field of Kinesiology or the principles of physical activity. How has this course become a foundation for improving your general knowledge of Physical Activity? Provide examples from textbook and detailed writing.
Submission Details:
- You can use textbook image examples and outside sources are encouraged when expressing detail to each set of questions.
- Cite any outside source used: MLA format.
- Save your final draft and Upload completed assignment using the submission tab.
- For each question create a fully developed paragraph. (The use of AI is not allowed on this assignment).
- Include: Name, Date, Assignment title
- This reflection is worth 100 points.
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See Rubric below
Core CT/CS/PR Reflection RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsExplanation of details Context of and Purpose for Writing
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20 to >14 pts
Excellent
20 to >14.0 pts Excellent Completely responds to the question prompt and refers to course concepts and materials. Uses citations for sources when required.
14 to >8 pts
Satisfactory
14 to >8.0 pts Satisfactory Mostly responds to the question prompt but may be missing a key point and/or only sometimes refers to course concepts and materials. Uses citations for sources when required.
8 to >3 pts
Needs Improvement
8 to >3.0 pts Needs Improvement Does not respond to the question prompt and/or does not refer to course concepts and materials. Does not use citations for sources when required.
3 to >0 pts
Needs Significant Improvement
3 to >0 pts Needs Significant Improvement Does not fully address the question. There is not a clear understanding of the content.
/ 20 pts
Evidence and Control of Syntax and Mechanics
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20 to >14 pts
Excellent
20 to >14.0 pts Excellent Writes at least two examples. Crafts responses that add to the concepts by sharing new ideas.
14 to >8 pts
Satisfactory
14 to >8.0 pts Satisfactory Writes at least two examples. Crafts responses that may only repeat the ideas of the original text. Demonstrates some conncetion to content
8 to >3 pts
Needs Improvement
8 to >3.0 pts Needs Improvement Writes one or no examples but may not add additional information or address questions asked.
3 to >0 pts
Needs Significant Improvement
3 to >0 pts Needs Significant Improvement Writes responses that are short and do not add additional information or address questions asked.
/ 20 pts
Influence of context and assumptions and Control of Syntax and Mechanics
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20 to >14 pts
Excellent
20 to >14.0 pts Excellent Thoroughly (systematically and methodically) analyzes own and others’ assumptions and carefullyevaluates the relevance of contexts when presenting a position.
14 to >8 pts
Satisfactory
14 to >8.0 pts Satisfactory Identifies own and others’ assumptions and several relevant contexts when presenting a position
8 to >3 pts
Needs Improvement
8 to >3.0 pts Needs Improvement Writes one or no responses but may not add additional information or address questions asked. The response was submitted in a timely manner.
3 to >0 pts
Needs Significant Improvement
3 to >0 pts Needs Significant Improvement Shows an emerging awareness of present assumptions (sometimes labels assertions as assumptions). Begins to identify some contexts when presenting a position
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Student’s position and Genre and Disciplinary Conventions
20 to >14 pts
Excellent
20 to >14.0 pts Excellent Specific position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis) takes intomaccount the complexities ofnan issue. Others’ points of view are acknowledged within position(perspective, thesis/hypothesis).
14 to >8 pts
Satisfactory
14 to >8.0 pts Satisfactory Specific position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis) takes into account the complexities of an issue. Others’ points of view are acknowledged within position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis)
8 to >3 pts
Needs Improvement
8 to >3.0 pts Needs Improvement Specific to one or no examples but may not add additional information or address questions asked.
3 to >0 pts
Needs Significant Improvement
3 to >0 pts Needs Significant Improvement Specific position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis) is stated, but is simplistic and obvious.
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Related outcomes and Sources and Evidence
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20 to >14 pts
Excellent
20 to >14.0 pts Excellent Writes at least two examples. Crafts responses that add to the concepts by sharing new ideas. Demonstrates ties to text content
14 to >8 pts
Satisfactory
14 to >8.0 pts Satisfactory Writes at least two examples. Crafts responses that may only repeat the ideas of the original text. Demonstrates some conncetion to content
8 to >3 pts
Needs Improvement
8 to >3.0 pts Needs Improvement Writes one or no responses but may not add additional information or address questions asked. The response was submitted in a timely manner.
3 to >0 pts
Needs Significant Improvement
3 to >0 pts Needs Significant Improvement Writes examples that are short and do not add additional information or address questions asked.
/ 20 pts