EXSS 180Physical Activity in Contemporary SocietySpring 2022What is 180 Writes?- This is an opportunity to record your thoughts on paper, to reflect on a personal experience, to refute a claim, to explain a given quotation, or to analyze a concept in assigned reading. These assignments will be of varying topics, length, and preparation time. Additional assignments may be added to the list below.- 180 Writes counts 10% of your final EXSS 180 grade. Assignments: - Physical Activity autobiographyo Individual work; 3-5 pageso Due on the first day of class—January 13o Assignment: Reflect upon your life of physical activity. The joys, disappointments, challenges, hopes, dreams of change. This paper can address a specific event as representative of your story or a longitudinal or historical perspective of your life so far.- Common Groundso Group work; 2 pageso In-class during the Physical Activity in Society unit--TBD- Analysis of data from the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americanso Group work; 1 pageo In-class during the Physical Activity unit--TBD- Environment and Fallso Group work; 2-3 pageso In-class during the Spheres of Physical Activity unit--TBD- Barriers to Physical Activity case studyo Group work; 1-2 pageso In-class during Barriers to Physical Activity unit—TBD- Lessening the Barriers to Physical Activity in Our Liveso Individual work; 1-2 pageso Due during Barriers to Physical Activity unit --TBD- Contemplation Activity—What are the Values to Me if I am Physically Activeo Individual work; 1-2 pageso In-class during Physical Activity Promotion unit; TBD- Contemplation Activity—Make a Commitmento Group work; 1 pageo In-class during Physical Activity Promotion unit; TBD- Various “pop” writing assignments or quizzes in classo Half page to 1 page—TBDHow Should I Prepare?- Read the assigned articles/documents in each course unit. Stay current in readings.- Always have a scantron with you.What do I do if I am absent on a 180 Writes day?- If you are absent on a 180 Writes day that occurred IN class, you will be expected to compete a make-up assignment of the professor’s choice. - If you are absent on a 180 Writes day that was DUE at the start of class—the paper is still expected at the beginning of class. You can submit the paper at a later time, but with the understanding of point deductions.How is 180 Writes graded?-You will receive a numerical grade for each assignment/quiz. -Evaluation “value” will vary; some assignments will count more than others. All assignments will contribute to the 10% portion of EXSS 180
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