METHODS AND PRACTICUM OF TEACHING PK-5 PHYSICAL EDUCATION

KINES 121

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

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 373

Practice in planning and teaching sport concepts and skills. Builds on the planning for learning and instruction foundation. Centered on the Tactical Games, Sport Education, Fitness Education, and Personalized Instruction models and focuses on students developing teaching competencies rather than learning specialized sports skills. Adapt instruction within tactically similar sports.

KINES 300

Supervised experience in a specialized area of physical education.

KINES 371

Methods of instruction in movement concepts, educational dance and gymnastics. Students will gain practice in planning, teaching, and assessing participants. Students will also observe, practice, and assess the facilitation skills of health and physical activity professionals. In addition, students will apply the concepts presented inKINES 370.