PRACTICUM IN HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Catalog description

(Repeatable for credit) This field-based practicum provides teacher candidates in health and physical education with approximately 100 field hours of supervised experience in a middle or high school. Under the guidance of a mentor teacher, students will observe, assist, and gradually teach lessons in health education and physical education. Emphasis is placed on planning and implementing developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with state and national standards. Aim is to transition candidates from observation to independent lesson delivery in preparation for full-time student teaching.