Course Description
Instructional methods and content for teaching physical activities in pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Students will plan lessons and teach groups of students in elementary school physical education classes.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students are required to develop an appropriate curriculum based upon progression of skills and motor development patterns.
Athena Title
PE in the Elementary School
Prerequisite
KINS 3720
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, pre-service teachers should be able to: 1. Articulate the value and purpose of physical education for children. 2. Define developmentally appropriate elementary physical education content for children. 3. Identify and analyze the goals and outcomes of elementary school physical education. 4. Identify and explain the Skill Theme approach to teaching elementary physical education and utilize these concepts to construct challenging progressions for a variety of learner capabilities. 5. Identify fundamental principles and safety concerns for effectively teaching elementary physical education. 6. Develop a repertoire of strategies, progressions and diverse themes for effectively teaching elementary physical education. 7. Plan, assist, and teach elementary physical education learning experiences to elementary school students. 8. Develop and implement practical assessments during practice and design appropriate learning experiences to challenge individual learners of varying abilities. 9. Articulate the benefits of elementary physical education for motor development in children and the benefits therein. 10.Demonstrate mastery in content knowledge and performance in fundamental locomotor, manipulative, and non-manipulative skills that comprise elementary physical education content. 11.Utilize technology as a way to enhance the teaching and learning process in physical education.
Topical Outline
•Value and Purpose of Physical Education for Children •The Skill Theme Approach •Effective Teaching and Appropriate Practices •Appropriate Practices Documents •Movement Concepts and Classroom Management •Physical Fitness, Physical Activity, and Wellness for Children •Reflective Teaching •Traveling •Determining Generic Levels of Skill Proficiency •Planning for Learning •Chasing, Fleeing, and Dodging •Establishing an Environment for Learning; Maintaining Appropriate Behavior •Jumping and Landing •Developing the Content •Observing Student Responses •Writing Lesson Plans •Throwing and Catching •Instructional Approaches •Assessing Student Learning •Skill Themes in Educational Gymnastics •Cooperative Games •The Art of Teaching
Syllabus
Public CV