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DESIGNS FOR LEARNING: PHYSICAL EDUCATION

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(E2.00)

Intersession, 1992

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Instructor: Lucy Goodbrand

(May 4 - June 12)

Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30 - 9:20 p.m.

Location: MPX 7540 (MPX Gym)

PREREQUISITE:

EDUC 401i402

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to provide active learning experiences enabling teachers to

plan, implement and evaluate a quality physical education program for elementary

students. Using the 1992 Physical Education Curriculum Guide, teachers will explore

content and strategies in games, dance, gymnastics, outdoor education and non-

traditional activities. In addition, topics such as theme integration, mainstreaming

(adapted Physical education) and current support networks will be addressed.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1.

Design a yearly Physical Education overview for students at the Primary or

Intermediate level addressing the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains.

Students will include a rationale, set of program goals, curriculum objectives and

a variety of instructional strategies. Three sample unit overviews will be

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50%

2.

Term Paper exploring an issue facing physical educators today with a

focus on applying current research to practical experience.

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20%

3.

Teach a modified games, gymnastics or dance activity to the class.

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15%

4. Class Participation

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15%

TEXTBOOK REQUIRED

Kirchner, Glenn. (1992). Physical Education for Elementary School Children. (8th

Edition). William C. Brown and Co. Dubque, Iowa.