Instructional Strategies in Physical Education II (6-12)

Catalog description

Designed for students in the physical education program. Introduction to effective classroom management, teaching skills, and instructional models for physical education in grades 6-12. The course will address the responsibilities of the secondary school physical education teacher, including discussing characteristics and cultural differences of the secondary school student along with current issues affecting secondary school physical education. Content discussed will describe effective management procedures and discipline techniques; use of variety of techniques to assess skill and cognitive abilities; design unit/lesson plans that are educationally sound and developmentally appropriate; demonstrate a knowledge of and ability to use available technologies; identify and use a variety of teaching methods. Students will observe, reflect on, and critique teaching behaviors; develop field based assignments. The course includes observation and teaching experiences with students in grades 6-12. Students will participate in 20 hours of field experience in secondary settings. A grade of C or better is required for further enrollment. Prerequisites: Declared Physical Education major, minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA