This course is designed to examine and assess personal, school and community health problems. Emphasis is placed on the development of a personal health profile, contemporary health issues affecting students in grades K-12 and the examination of community agencies. The course includes campus based and field experiences. A study of the fundamentals of the school health program, pupil needs, methods, planning instruction, teaching techniques, and selection and evaluation of materials for the elementary and secondary programs, and the use of community resources. This course is designed to study the various methods of assessing and evaluating motor dysfunctions.
Emphasis is placed on neurological bases of human performance, developmental and process disorders.
A field-observation is required. This course is designed for experienced teachers to address problems in teaching and coaching on all educational levels. Trends and the future direction of the profession will be addressed through research and class discussion. This course is an in depth study of management theories and policies applicable to the administration of Health and Physical Education classes at all levels elementary through higher education. The planning, implementing and evaluating of classroom activities are emphasized.