A course designed for students interested in teaching health and physical education. Topics include: philosophical and historical aspects of health and physical education affecting curriculum and assessment development, constructing curriculum and assessment techniques and tools, administering standardized health-related fitness, motor skill fitness and sports skills tests, and the use of technology in developing curricula and assessment strategies.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program and completion of HHP 260 Planning and Implementing Middle and Secondary Physical Education Programs (7-12) or HHP 265 Planning and Implementing Adapted Physical Education Programs.
(Normally offered each even spring semester.)
HHP 260 Planning and Implementing Middle and Secondary Physical Education Programs (7-12) (3 hours)
A course designed for students interested in teaching middle and/or secondary physical education. Topics include curriculum development, teaching goals and objectives, curriculum guide and lesson plans, constructing and using evaluation tools and measures, and methods and materials (including technology) used in teaching middle and/or secondary physical education. A 10-hour practicum experience in the middle and/or secondary physical education class setting is required.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program or permission of the department chair, and junior standing.
(Normally offered every odd spring semester.)
HHP 265 Planning and Implementing Adapted Physical Education Programs (3 hours)
A course designed to include current research findings and the best practices to assist professionals in designing and implementing appropriate physical education programs for individuals with disabilities.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program or permission of the department chair, and junior standing.
(Normally offered summers and each spring semester.)
