The skills and techniques courses are designed to guide the prospective teacher to select activities based upon growth maturation levels for preschool, elementary, junior high, secondary and college students. The prospective teacher will apply basic anatomical, physiological, kinesiological, and socio- psychological concepts as related to analysis, and evaluation of motor performance. When applicable, the future teacher will also synthesize the principles relevant to the construction, selection, purchase, and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies. When applicable, the student is to complete the appropriate physical education majors activity core prior to the corresponding skill and technique course. Each skills and techniques course will further permit the prospective teacher to judge the appropriateness of measurement procedures and evaluation tools devised to meet the individual needs of the future student.
Teaching is considered to be synonymous with coaching - coaching is teaching.
Two hours lecture, one hour lab. Prerequisite PE 1590 or equivalent. May be taken for American National Red Cross certification. Intermediate skiing ability required. Includes teaching skiing and ski patrolling.