Methods of Elementary Physical Education Pre K-5

Catalog description

This course introduces prospective elementary teachers to research-based teaching strategies, developmentally appropriate basic locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative physical activities as guided by Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes for K-5 Physical Education. The first half of the course will focus on K-2 curriculum while the second half focuses on 3-5 curriculum. Students are expected to concurrently apply developmentally appropriate practices by planning and teaching pre-K-2 grade students during the first half and in planning and teaching 3-5 grade students during the second half.