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EDUCATION 479-4

DESIGNS FOR LEARNING:

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

SUMMER SESSION L977

Instructor: Dr. G. Kirchner.

Emphasis in this course will be devoted to the teaching

strategies that are used to teach physical activities to

children in the primary and intermediate grades.

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The course

will include such topics as curriculum design, unit and theme

preparation, teaching strategies and techniques.

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This course

will also include practical sessions in a wide vaHety of

activities that are taught in the elementary school physical

education program.

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Separate sections will be offered for

those interested in primary or intermediate level programs.

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COURSE OUTLINE?

EDUCATION 1479: DESIGNS FOR LEARNING - PHYSICAL EDUCATION

The following topics will be covered in both theoretical and practical

sessions:

1)

An indepth look at up-to-date ideas related to teaching physical

education activities - methods and techniques of instruction;

2)

How to organize physical education programs;

3)

A look at considering the place of intramurals and extramurals as

it relates to the physical education program;

1+) The use of facilities in teaching activities;

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A look at problems and issues in physical education;

6)

Selection of activities from the areas of games, dance, gymnastics

and aquatics to meet physical education objectives.

Students will be required to:

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Select readings from current literature;

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Present a teaching package;

3)

Submit a short curriculum outline.

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