A detailed study of the structure and function of the bones, joints, and muscles.
Emphasis is on the analysis and description of human movement.
The nature of sport, sport and social values, sport and social theory, cultural variations in sport, socialization into sport, sport within educational institutions, social stratification and sport, the female athlete, race and sport, deviance in sport, sport and the mass media, and the political economy of sport. The course is designed as a practical opportunity for the development of appreciation, understanding, and confidence in teaching physical education activities as it pertains to the total learning of the primary and intermediate aged elementary student. Students will learn the principles, materials, organization of an elementary physical education program. The appropriate activities and responsibilities of the playground supervising teacher will also be discussed. Students will be given a practical opportunity to develop confidence in teaching physical activities.