Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education and Health

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Focuses on the planning, implementing, and assessing of competency-based physical education and skill-based health in elementary settings. Preservice teachers will learn pedagogical strategies related to teaching culturally and linguistically diverse students and students with diverse (special) needs in addition to using instructional technology, research-based best practices, and assessment data to inform instruction in elementary physical education and health. The course will utilize a lecture-based format and lab-based activities to prepare preservice teachers to develop physical literacy and health literacy for 6th-12th grade students. During lab-based activities, preservice teachers will plan and implement physical education and health lessons to peers and 6th-12th grade students. Clinical practice hours are required in accordance with New Jersey State statues. Education majors only.