Open to KIN students in pedagogy option, undeclared HHS students, undeclared liberal arts students. In skill analysis, preservice teachers in physical education will develop an ability to observe accurately, analyze the correctness of movement, diagnose errors in performance, and provide learners with appropriate feedback and remediation to correct erro rs in sport and movement. In addition, assessment in physical education will be explored. P.E. Pedagogy majors only. Content and process knowledge is applied through microteaching episodes with peers.
Systematic observation is introduced for the purpose of reflecting on teaching behaviors.
Movement Fundamentals Includes content relevant to teaching elementary physical education. Students learn how to perform fundamental movement skills, design lessons based on skill themes, and the relationship of both to the content areas of educational dance and gymnastics. Lifetime Sports Provides teachers with the technical knowledge as well as the psychomotor and pedagogical skills necessary for instructing lifetime activities, including tennis and badminton. Adventure Activities Provides teachers with the technical, physical, and teaching skills necessary to instruct adventure activities, initiatives, ropes course management, and orienteering. Team Sports Provides teachers with the technical, physical, and pedagogical skills necessary for instructing team sports, including soccer and volleyball.