Early Childhood/Middle Childhood Physical Education

Catalog description

Pre-requisite: Students must have a 2.5 Cumulative GPA to take ANY class in the College of Education above the 200 level. The course will include movement and skill concepts necessary to successfully implement and teach in the K-4 setting. Major emphasis will be given to developmentally appropriate games, sports and movement activities for each grade. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to practice skills and activities learned both in lab and field settings. Attention will be given to the organization, management and assessment of students in this age group. A wide variety of teaching strategies, styles and learning environments will be explored and practiced.