ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION STUDENT TEACHING

KINES 121

Introduction to physical education teaching, movement education, and an operational understanding of the scientific study of human movement.

KINES 372

Address methods of instruction in movement concepts, locomotor and nonlocomotor skills, games, and educational dance and gymnastics. Explores curriculum models such as Developmental Movement, Skills-Theme, and Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR). Gain practice in planning, teaching, and assessing teaching skills. Develop teaching competencies (planning, teaching, and assessing) through teaching in a variety of settings. Apply concepts and skills addressed in previous classes.

KINES 375

Provides opportunities for the physical education student to develop competencies in the teaching skills necessary to provide quality Physical Education to children and youth. Students will receive individualized feedback about their performance from the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Provide a forum for students to learn from their peers through discussions, sharing their experiences and knowledge gained from their practicum placement.

KINES 568

Provides the opportunity for the student teacher to put theory into practice under the guidance of a licensed teacher and a university supervisor, allowing the gradual induction into the role of a professional teacher. Feedback and assessment are given in terms of growth in the understandings and abilities needed to assume the responsibilities of a beginning teacher. Emphasis is placed on helping the student teacher become a reflective professional. Cooperation among the classroom teacher, university supervisor, and administrators is encouraged.

KINES 479

Student teaching placement in secondary school setting.