SIN FRASER UNIVERSITY ?

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Intersession 1998

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EDUC 459 - 4 ?

J.Holme & T. Wirick

Instructional Activities in Elementary

Office: MPX 9508

School Physical Education ?

Tel: 291-3395

DO1.00

PREREQUISITE

Educ 401/402

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to enable students to plan and implement an elementary school physical

education program, as outlined by the Ministry of Education Integrated Resource Package.

Sessions will be both theoretical and practical in nature. Specifically the course will focus upon

program organization, teaching strategies, and curriculum content in the areas of games,

gymnastics, dance and outdoor pursuits. Many practical activities will be introduced which are

suitable for use in the school setting.

REQUIREMENTS

1.

Students will plan and develop a yearly physical education program for use in the schools;

2. Students will plan, teach and evaluate one lesson in the area of games, dance, and/or

gymnastics;

3.

Students will create a P.E. resource directory;

4.

Students will maintain a learning log;

5.

Students will actively participate in all activities including individual and group presentations;

6.

Students will complete all professional readings and written assignments.

REQUIRED READINGS

Physical Education for Elementary School Children by Glen Kirchner.

The Cooperative Sports and Games Book by Terry Orlick.

Integrated Resource Package: Physical Education K to 7 by B.C. Ministry of Education.