ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CONTENT AND METHODS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Catalog description

(Slashed with PEHS 55051 ) This course focuses on developing in-depth content knowledge and effective teaching practices for elementary school physical education. Emphasis is placed on creating a positive learning environment, planning standards-based lessons, promoting instructional effectiveness, and assessing student learning. Students are required to complete 30 hours of field experience in an assigned school or agency. Prior to the first day of field experience, students are required to apply for and obtain a Pre-Service Teacher Permit from the State Board of Education by completing both the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification (BCII) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background checks.