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. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

Analysis of elementary 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 elementary school. Credit may not be received for both EDUC 343 and PHED 410. Prerequisite: Admission into Internship I. Three hours lecture, eight hours practicum 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.

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. 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. Prerequisite: Entrance in the Professional Teacher Education Program. Three 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.