Course Description
Examination of contemporary physical education curriculum models. Students learn to develop a standards-based curriculum for a P-12 program and how to align assessments with national and state standards. Traditional and authentic assessment methods currently used in physical education are studied, including the organization, administration, and interpretation of those assessments.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students will be required to complete an annotated bibliography of the research on an assigned curriculum model.
Athena Title
Curriculum and Assessment PE
Prerequisite
KINS 3720
Corequisite
KINS 4305/6305
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The student will be able to: 1. Understand purposes of education and physical education in the past, present, and future. 2. Understand foundations of curriculum and assessment. 3. Comprehend concepts of curriculum design and assessment in physical education. 4. Design curriculum and assessment plans for P-12 programs. 5. Conduct evaluation of physical education curriculum for P-12 programs. 6. Critique curriculum plans for P-12 programs. 7. Recognize student diversity and the need for multicultural education through multicultural activities in P-12 physical education. 8. Demonstrate application of diversity and multicultural education through multicultural activities. 9. Understand curricular implementation through school observations. 10. Apply appropriate state and national standards to the development of a curriculum guide.
Topical Outline
1. Introduction to Standards-Based Curriculum Development 2. International Perspectives on the Implementation of Standards 3. Building a Quality Physical Education Program 4. Evaluating your Physical Education Curriculum 5. Building the Curriculum 6. Creating Curricular Assessments 7. Teaching All Kids: Valuing Students through Culturally Responsive and Inclusive Teaching 8. Personal and Social Responsibility 9. The Skill Theme Approach to Physical Education 10. Adventure Education 11. Outdoor Education 12. Teaching Games for Understanding 13. Sport Education 14. Cultural Studies Fitness and Wellness Education 15. It’s Not Business as Usual
Syllabus
Public CV