PED 34731 SECONDARY PE METHODS & PRACTICUM

This course is a study of the principles related to the selection and use of teaching techniques for secondary physical education. Aspects include the understanding of the value of physical activity for healthy lifestyles, the evolvement of curriculum for the P-12 physical education, current trends in physical education instruction, understanding of student learning styles and developmental characteristics of the secondary student. Emphasis will be given to the development of effective teaching skills including organization and management of the secondary environment, assessment of student learning in all learning domains, fitness development and evaluation, motivation of the learner, curriculum development including program,  year, unit, and daily planning.