James Barry

Introduction to the historical and philosophical foundations of physical education, fitness and sport. Includes instructional and self-assessment strategies in preparation for engagement in professional practice. May not receive credit for both PHED 135 and PHED 235. Three hours per week.

Introduction to management and instructional strategies specific to teaching physical education in grades K 12. Content includes rationale for skill progressions, scope and sequence of physical education curriculum, and program planning. Prerequisite: Entrance to the Professional Teacher Education Program. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

Provides teacher candidates with the skills needed to design and implement assessment strategies relevant to K-12 physical education. These assessment strategies are designed for the candidate to understand the link between student assessment and student learning as well as teacher planning and physical education class content. Integrates the use of technology in physical education and physical activity, based on the ISTE standards. Lays the foundation for technology skills needed for the Physical Education EdTPA. Prerequisite: Entrance to the Professional Teacher Education Program. Four hours per week.

Critical analysis of the decisions made by student interns in K-12 schools. Emphasis upon identifying possible solutions for problems interns face during K-12 internship. Corequisites: PHED 470, 471. Three hours per week.

Introduction to the historical and philosophical foundations of physical education, fitness and sport. Includes instructional and self-assessment strategies in preparation for engagement in professional practice. May not receive credit for both PHED 135 and PHED 235. Three hours per week.

Advanced study of the developmental approach to teaching elementary physical education in the schools. Continued study of the theories and research that serve as the foundation for student learning in quality elementary physical education programs. Curriculum design and lesson development applied within practicum experiences. Emphasis is placed on teaching effectiveness through classroom management, task design, instruction and assessment techniques of elementary physical education. Includes a one day internship at an elementary physical education placement and also participation in the SU Homeschool Physical Education Program. Prerequisite: Admission in Internship I. Three hours lecture, one hour laboratory and eight hours practicum per week.