SECONDARY METHODS AND MODELS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION

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The purpose of this course is for physical education teacher candidates to develop knowledge and skills for planning, implementing, and evaluating appropriate and effective physical education programs at secondary and middle school level. Learning experiences will focus on knowledge and skills related to effective instructional strategies, efficient management and organizational principles, and effective class control and motivational techniques specific to teaching physical education for secondary and middle school students. This course also focuses on all processes involved in the design, implementation and practical applications of the curriculum processes in elementary and secondary school physical education. The course has an attached field experience running a total of 60 hours in include observation, shadowing and teaching in an area partner school at the secondary level. Students will gain valuable planning and teaching experiences in many physical education school environments under the tutelage and supervision of certified physical education teachers in authentic instructional contexts.