Students gain practical experiences in the administration and critique of appropriate measures of content and skill performance and how to construct a grading scheme. Students also gain experiences in the use of research design, statistics and computer software. Students investigate human movement with reference to mechanical and anatomical concepts as applied to joint motion and muscle actions. Students learn to assess the execution of sport skills and determine proper biomechanics movement efficiency. Students acquire knowledge of the techniques of motor skills analysis, understand curriculum development in refinement fundamental movement, know the methods and materials for planning.
Students implement physical education programs for children in the elementary and middle grades.
Students identify and evaluate changes throughout one's life span, first with changes in the body itself, then with changes with motor behavior, followed by a survey of factors that affect motor development. Laboratory experiences aid in the acquisition of this knowledge. Students assess and apply concepts and principles derived from motor learning theories that are discussed. Varied applications as they relate to particular motor learning concepts are also covered. Students assess and evaluate the physiological and psychological components of adult-related fitness as well as methods of measuring these components.