Middle & Secondary Sch Pe Meth.

Catalog description

Methods and materials of teaching physical education in secondary schools. Emphasis is on program content, and the selection, organization, and guidance of learning experiences appropriate for secondary level students. Content also includes a review of personal health-related (flexibility, strength, aerobic, endurance, body composition) and skill-related (coordination, agility, power, balance, speed) fitness components, an understanding of the knowledge, skills, and processes needed to teach cooperative activities, team and individual activities, the relationship between a physically active lifestyle and health. The value of lifelong fitness programs, activities for the mentally and physically challenged, activities for the talented and gifted and the cultural significance of dance, leisure, competition, and sportsmanship. Field experiences in this course will provide opportunities for pre-candidates to observe and participate in different roles as a teacher in a school setting prior to doing student teaching. Pre-candidates will observe experienced teachers in a clinical setting to properly orient them to the teaching profession. Prerequisites: PHED 120 Foundations of Physical Education or consent of instructor.