David Phillips

Prepares individuals to coach children in athletic activities. Emphasis is placed on communicating the essentials of a sport to children at an early stage of development (6-10 years old). Discussion focuses on the coach as a teacher and the influence of the coach’s behavior on the outcome of sporting events and the development of the child. Assignments (including 45 hours of clinical field experience) and activities are designed to demonstrate ways to help children develop healthy bodies and positive self-images through participation in athletics; identify techniques that promote positive discipline both on and off the playing field; and plan strategies to involve parents in positive ways. Three hours lecture per week with three hours per week clinical experience.

Application of fundamental skills and teaching progressions for game concepts and tactics in team sports. Emphasis on sequential development of tactical complexity including offensive and defensive strategies. Three hours per week.

A continuation of the application of fundamental skills and teaching progressions for game concepts and tactics in the field and court category. Emphasis on sequential development of tactical complexity including offensive and defensive strategies. Three hours per week.

Analysis of secondary school physical education teaching methods, program implementation and curricula. Emphasis is placed on teaching effectiveness through reflective problem solving. Includes a field-based practicum experience at a local secondary school. Credit may not be received for both EDUC 371 and PHED 420. Prerequisite: Admission into Internship I. Three hours lecture, eight hours practicum per week.

Prepares individuals to coach children in athletic activities. Emphasis is placed on communicating the essentials of a sport to children at an early stage of development (6-10 years old). Discussion focuses on the coach as a teacher and the influence of the coach’s behavior on the outcome of sporting events and the development of the child. Assignments (including 45 hours of clinical field experience) and activities are designed to demonstrate ways to help children develop healthy bodies and positive self-images through participation in athletics; identify techniques that promote positive discipline both on and off the playing field; and plan strategies to involve parents in positive ways. Three hours lecture per week with three hours per week clinical experience.

Provides information, strategies and resources to assist future physical educators or related professionals to lead health-related fitness activity. Engage in the application of health-related activities through planning and implementing such activities in small and large peer group applications, including individual and group exercise, strength training and aquatics. Meets General Education V (Prior to fall 2008: IV) for athletic training, health education and physical education majors. May not receive credit for both PHED 175 and PHED 108. Prerequisites: Health Education and Physical Education Teacher Education majors only; PHEC 105 or intermediate swimming skills as determines by program area faculty. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.

Application of fundamental skills and teaching progressions for game concepts and tactics in team sports. Emphasis on sequential development of tactical complexity including offensive and defensive strategies. Three hours per week.