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  • 1.00 Credits

    This course is a study of movement experiences appropriate for intermediate grade children. Attention is focused upon selecting and designing appropriate teaching practices. Emphasis will be placed on the use of a variety of instructional strategies and on children's response to learning environments. Included is a practice teaching experience with emphasis on small-sided games, conditioning, and leisure time activities. Prerequisite:    PETE307 AND PETE100 AND PETE111 AND PETE143
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide a cohesive overview of the field of dance education. Emphasis is placed on discussions of readings concerning the philosophical and practical approaches to teaching children and adults, aesthetic theory of the major genres of dance, and application of scientific theory of movement to the field of dance. Concepts and issues raised by students are reviewed and/or further discussed by the professor. Integration of courses in motor learning, kinesiology, and pedagogy is a major course objective of this seminar. This course is required for the dance focus. Prerequisite:    PETE200 AND PETE202 AND PETE203 AND PETE340
  • 0.00 Credits

    This course emphasizes the study of teaching and learning in physical education settings. The candidates will learn and apply specific observational systems and will analyze data to determine its relationship to existing concepts in teaching and learning. Additionally students will identify effective instructional strategies to address the needs and maximize instructional access to all students. Evaluation of teacher feedback data will provide an awareness of the impact of specific feedback related to each student during actual physical education class in the public school. Attention will be focused on the productive involvement of ALL students in physical education settings including cognition, physical, social, behavioral, and language. Prerequisite: Admission into the Teacher Certification Program and a C or better in all prerequisites.
  • 0.00 Credits

    This course investigates the sequence of development of fundamental motor patterns and perceptual motor skills, factors influencing this development, assessment and evaluation, and methods and activities for developing these skills. Practicum experiences include independent and lab experiences.
  • 0.00 Credits

    This course provides the students with the competencies necessary to screen and evaluate the needs of individuals with various physical and/or mental disabilities. Developing goals and learning objectives in the area of motor fitness as well as adapting activities based on the needs of the individual are emphasized. Students will participate in an intense field experience.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Successful completion of this course leads to acquisition of the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate. This course replaces the Advanced Lifesaving course. The Lifeguard Training course will provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to be a lifeguard at a swimming pool or a protected (non-surf) open-water beach, Prerequisite:    500 yards continuous swim consisting of front crawl, breaststroke and sidestroke; retrieval of 10 pounds from 8 feet of water and treading water for 2 minutes using the legs only.
  • 0.00 Credits

    This course is a study of the application of standards-based practice best instruction and assessment related to physical education and physical activity. Differentiated instruction, efficient planning and assessment, coordinated delivery and use of multiple instructional strategies will be emphasized. Students are required to participate in a concurrent intense field experience. Prerequisite:    PETE343 AND PETE307 AND PETE341 AND PETE344
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an opportunity for elementary classroom teachers, physical educators, occupational, recreational, physical and play therapist, school counselors, parents and others who work with children to gather new ideas and activities to use in meeting children's social, emotional, cognitive, as well as physical needs. Emphasis will be placed on activities that can be done within the classroom or other limited space as well as those which can be done in the gymnasium or on the playground or field. These activities are inclusive of all participants Prerequisite:    PETE306 AND PETE341
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course included two placements for student teaching, one at the elementary level ((PK-6) and the other at the secondary level (7-12). This course is guided by the collaborative efforts of a university supervisor, a department content specialist, and two different cooperating teachers.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course is a study and presentation of movement experiences appropriate for individuals with various physical and/or mental disabilities. Understanding the nature of sensory, cognitive, behavioral, and physical disabilities will facilitate strategies for instructing and modifying activities for individuals with disabilities is emphasized. Additionally, information regarding recent federal public law will be disseminated as well as the development of an individualized education program (IEP) for an individual with a disability. Lastly, students will gain hands-on experience teaching individuals with disabilities in a physical education environment. Prerequisite:    PETE306 AND PETE341