HLTH 210 Physical Education for Elementary Teachers
This course will address the value of physical activity and fitness for
elementary children and the teaching skills and techniques that
encourage successful movement for all children. Students will learn how to
integrate physical activity with other academic subject areas. The course
requires 10 hours of field work in an approved educational setting.
Students are required to complete and pass a background check
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
HLTH 210Physical Education for Elementary Teachers
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
Department
Health, Recreation & Fitness
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
48
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course will address the value of physical activity and fitness for
elementary children and the teaching skills and techniques that
encourage successful movement for all children. Students will learn how to
integrate physical activity with other academic subject areas. The course
requires 10 hours of field work in an approved educational setting.
Students are required to complete and pass a background check
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Part One: Chapters 1 - 4
What is Physical Education?
Motor Development and Motor Learning for Children
Movement Components and Skills Development
Exercise Concepts and Fitness Education
Part Two: Chapters 5 - 8
Planning for Children with Diverse Needs
Physical Education Curriculum
Managing and Teaching the Physical Education Lesson
Curriculum Integration in the Classroom
Part Three: Chapters 9-12
Motivating Children to be Physically Active
Sociological Aspects of Children Moving
Creating a Physically Safe Movement Environment
Recess as Quality Movement Time
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
1 Micro-Teaching Project
Required Exams
1 Micro-Teaching Project
Required Text
1 Kovar, S., Combs, C., Campbell, K., Napper-Owen, G., Worrell, V. (2012). Elementary Classroom Teachers as Movement Educators. 4th edition,
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
1 Micro-Teaching Project
1 Micro-Teaching Project