Intro to Physical Education, Physical Activity, and Sport

Catalog description

This course provides those interested in being a physical educator with a foundational introduction to what it means to be a physical education teacher. Students examine the national standards and learn how they guide quality instruction and program design. Students also focus on the history of physical education, standards-based practice, and professionalism of a teacher in modern society. Additionally, this course examines the differences between physical education, physical activity, and sport and the role each plays individually and together as part of both the school and larger world landscape. Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring