Physical Education/Health Content and Curricular Knowledge

Catalog description

This course establishes a context for teaching and assessing K-8 students in physical education and health based on a scope and sequence and on state and national standards. Candidates examine framework-based teaching strategies effective in helping K-8 students develop a variety of motor skills and abilities, recognize the importance of a healthy lifestyle, gain knowledge of human movement, learn the rules and strategies of games and sports, and develop self-confidence and self-worth. They also examine framework-based teaching strategies effective in helping their students achieve the goals of lifelong health; recognize nutrition, acknowledge the risks associated with drugs and alcohol, understand growth and development; and utilize health-related information, products, and services. Additionally, this course explores instructional approaches for integrating physical education and health with other content.