Elem School Physical Education

Catalog description

Prerequisite(s): Elementary education majors and sophomore standing or above, HHPR majors, or permission from HP program director. This course is designed for elementary education majors (EC-6 Generalist) and for those interested in working with young children.  Students are introduced to the techniques and approaches used by effective physical education teachers as they design and implement elementary physical education programs.  Class time is spent in the classroom, the gym, and in local schools exploring how children learn motor skills and adopt physically active lifestyles.