EDUC 211 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.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

Prerequisite

Required Background Check

EDUC 211Physical Education for Elementary Teachers*

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I. General Information

Department

Health, Recreation & Fitness

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

Prerequisite Narrative

Required Background Check

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.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Students will understand the value of physical education as a vital part of a wellness model in an elementary curriculum.
• Students will demonstrate effective planning formats for writing lesson plans for age-appropriate games, fitness activities, health concepts, and integration of activity into other subject areas.
• Students will effectively design, plan and implement a wellness plan or teach enjoyable, creative, activity lessons in an elementary school setting.

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