A study of the objectives and principles in administering an intramural program in the schools. Application of principle to practical situations with field experiences. Designed to give students a basic understanding of their legal responsibilities as teachers, coaches, trainers and recreation professionals to provide a safe environment for those they serve, and to develop an understanding of the law and how it may apply to the rights of students, special populations, women and co-workers. A study of the evaluation procedures in physical education, the administration of such procedures, and the interpretation of the results of fundamental statistical methods. A survey of teaching styles and pedagogy.
Special emphasis is given to daily teaching methodology with practical experiences.
The relationship of methods of teaching to curriculum is also covered. A laboratory designed to conduct a wellness assessment and to provide students with practical strategies and skills for developing a personal program of fitness and lifetime sports activities. Individual study under faculty supervision of a selected area of interest. May be repeated for a total of three hours. Organizing health instruction, development and appraisal of materials, and use of instructional strategies in the junior and senior high school.