Physical Education Content and Curricular Knowledge

Catalog description

This course explores the content standards, concepts, and instruction and assessment strategies for teaching physical education in the K-12 educational setting. Candidates examine topics including motor skill development, human movement principles, physical fitness, social skills development, and the value of fair play in games and sports. Candidates will also investigate classroom and field management, student safety strategies, and the process of selecting, designing, and adapting instruction for all student populations.