WON FRASER UNIVERSITY

Summer Semester 1999

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EDUC459 -4

L. Buker

Instructional Activities in Elementary

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Office MPX 9508

School Physical Education

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Tel: 291-5984

Wednesday: 17:30 - 21:20

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Location: MPX 7540 (Gym)

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;

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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.

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