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EDUC.

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DESIGNS FOR LEARNING: PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PRIMARIES

K-4)

INTERSESSION & SUMMER SESSION

1983

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INSTRUCTOR: Prof. Eileen Warrell

Mon.,Tues., Wed.., Thurs. 8:30 - 10:20

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LOCATION: Campus mpx

7520

PRE-REQUISITE:

401/2

This course is designed to assist students in planning physical education

programs for the primary grades (K-4) in the B.C. schools. The central focus

will be to provide students with a theoretical understanding of curriculum

development, teaching strategies, unit planning and evaluation. This will

be achieved through theory and practical sessions in gymnastics, games and

dance.

ASSIGNMENTS:

1.

Plan a series of lessons to show how you would improve games actions of

throwing, catching, kicking and hitting.

DUE DATE: end of second week

2. An integrated unit plan of dance and classroom subjects

DUE DATE: end of fourth week

3.

One two-minute sequence in gymnastics working alone or with a partner

to show understanding of one main theme and two sub themes.

4.

One two minute dance sequence working alone or with a partner to show

understanding of one main theme and two sub-themes.

DUE DATE: end of sixth week

5.

Weekly assigned readings and quizzes to be discussed in class.

TEXTS:

KIRCHNER, CUNNINGHAM, WARRELL: INTRODUCTION TO MOVEMENT EDUCATION;

Wm. C. Brown, Dubuque Iowa,

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(2nd. Edition)

Recommended books:

SLATER, WENDY; TEACHING MODERN EDUCATIONAL DANCE ;

HARDISTY, MICHAEL; EDUCATION THROUGH THE GAMES EXPERIENCE