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

Credits

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

HLTH 210Physical Education for Elementary Teachers

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I. General Information

Department

Health, Recreation & Fitness

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

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