PHED-1331 Physical Education for Elementary Education Majors

An overview of the program of activities in elementary school physical education. Includes the study and practice of activities and principles that promote physical fitness with an emphasis on historical development, philosophical implications, physical fitness, and kinesiology. Lec 3, Cr 3

Credits

3

Outcomes

  1. Distinguish the relationship between physical activity and the development of muscular strength, endurance, skeletal growth and body composition.
  2. Justify the need for a quality physical education program in elementary schools based on the health benefits it can offer children.
  3. Utilizing TEKS objectives and recognize the distinctive contributions of physical education, when constructing the unit plan.
  4. Apply and interpret research to develop appropriate unit plan accommodations for special needs population.
  5. Construct a unit plan with emphasis in physical activity, fitness and skills with proper scope and sequence.
  6. Interpret the supervisory responsibilities to ensure safety, with emphasis on prevention to avoid negligence.