A study of the significance of sport in American society, with emphasis upon sport in the context of American culture, sport and social institutions in American society, socialization and sport, and some projections concerning the future of American sport. Instruction covers the essential skills needed to design and implement adult wellness programs. A study of the development of motor skills in children as related to their age and growth patterns, with an investigation of major theories and research in learning as applied to motor skills. The historical heritage of physical education from early Greek studies of aims, objectives and programs of ancient and modern cultures. Physical education curriculum and programming for the impaired student.
Content includes program goals, assessment, prescription, teaching and program evaluation.
Emphasis will be placed on adapting materials and utilizing alternative teaching styles to individualized instruction in both mainstreamed and segregated teaching situations. A class designed to further analyze skills. A skill analysis model will be developed based upon research from motor behavior and biomechanical theory. An examination of effective teaching by establishing realistic objectives, observation and analysis of instruction. A study of teaching strategies and current research related to teaching in physical education.