Physical Education

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EDCUR 352.3
Physical Education in Elementary Schools
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): EDCUR 200 and KIN 145.

Familiarizes elementary students with theoretical and practical material in Physical Education at the elementary school level. Particular emphasis will be placed upon the selection of the movement activities and their progression as related to growth and development characteristics of the elementary school child.

Note: Students may receive credit for only one of EDCUR 352, 353, 355 and 356.

EDCUR 356.3
Physical Education in Middle Years
1/2 (3L)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): EDCUR 200 and KIN 145.

Familiarizes middle years students with theoretical and practical material in Physical Education at the middle years school level. Particular emphasis will be placed upon the selection of the movement activities and their progression as related to growth and development characteristics of the adolescent child.

Note: Students may receive credit for only one of EDCUR 352, 353, 355 and 356.

EDCUR 357.3
Methods for Secondary Physical Education
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): EDCUR 200 or permission of the department head.

For prospective secondary teachers of physical education. The philosophy, objectives, teaching methods, and evaluation of secondary school physical education programs are emphasized. Students are given opportunities to gain experience in planning, implementing and evaluating physical education classes and programs.

EDCUR 454.3
Advanced Methods of Physical Education in the Elementary and Middle Schools
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): EX PR 402 and 9 credit units in kinesiology.

Provides prospective physical education teachers with the ability to understand, recognize, analyze, and demonstrate the range of teaching skills employed by successful physical education teachers in the elementary and middle school years. Emphasis is on understanding the theoretical implications of different teaching approaches and the context in which they are effective.