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EDUCATION
1479_14
DESIGNS FOR LEARNING: PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(Intermediate)
SUMMER SESSION
1980 ?
Instructor: Bob Maxey
Tuesday & Friday, 12:30 - 4:30
This course is designed to help prepare beginning teachers in planning
and knowing how to implement a well-rounded Physical Education program
for the intermediate grades. The course will strike a balance
between practical and theory-discussion parts. A strong emphasis
will be placed on the acquisition of skill, competence and practical
knowledge in all areas of the elementary physical education curriculum.
Also an emphasis will be placed on an understanding of theoretical
concerns in selected
topics
in physical education.
Assignments:
1.
An essay on a selected topic in the elementary physical education
curriculum. The essay must be of practical teaching value.
Length - 2 to 3 typewritten pages. Due: July 25th.
2.
An individual presentation of an activity of the rest
of
the
class in the dance, games or gymnastics area. Maximum activity
and participation for a P.E. class must be kept in mind. Due:
during the fifth week of classes.
3.
Curriculum design - a detailed plan showing all facits for
constructing a whole school year P.E. curriculum. This will
include the needs of children, different teaching methods
and some sample lesson plans in all areas of the elementary
physical education curriculum. Due: August 5th.
4.
Readings and discussion on pertinent areas of physical education -
to be assigned each week.
5.
Certification/Personal fitness (optional)
- competence in a level 1 theory course T.B.A. Also a weekly
commitment to personal fitness development which can be measured
as the course progresses.
Required Texts:
1.
KtRCHNER, Glenn; PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN
(fourth edition); William C. Brown Co., Dubuque, Iowa,
1978.
2.
ELEMENTARY P.E. GUIDE AND SUPPLEMENTARY GUIDE; Ministry of Education,
1971.