Two hours lecture, two one-hour labs per week. A course emphasizing concepts related to development of motor abilities and health-related fitness. Knowledge and directed laboratory experiences will enable the student to assess and further develop abilities in basic movement skills, motor ability and physical fitness components as related to body management and sport. Physical Education in the Elementary School. Designed to help the teacher understand the place of physical education in the elementary school program and its contribution to the child.
Experience is given in planning, teaching, and evaluating physical educational activities.
Analysis and Teaching of Movement Games. 5 hours. A course designed to familiarize students with content and structure of movement games for children. The student will also study and practice effective approaches by which games can be taught to children. Teaching of Motor Skills. 3 hours each.