PET 4720 Physical Education in the Elementary School
Faculty: Stu Ryan
Department: Health, Leisure and Sports
Semester Hours: 3
Term: Fall 1998
Tuesday and Thursday,11-12:15, Room 113
Office Phone: 474-2598
Home Phone: 572-9622
Course Description
This course is designed to provide a knowledge base from which elementary majors can plan and implement appropriate activities in health and physical education.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Identify various elementary physical education curriculum models and display a basic understanding of their underlying philosophies.
2. Define specific terminology related to movement education, sports activities, and health.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and content of movement education and health.
4. Recognize the developmental characteristics of elementary school children and explain the implications of these characteristics for planning physical education and health lessons.
5. Design and teach health and physical education lessons that are developmentally appropriate for grades K-6.
6. Identify and administer physical fitness tests acceptable for use in elementary schools.
7. Integrate movement and health activities with other academic subject areas (e.g. math, science, language).
8. Cooperate with the physical education specialists to supplement the regular physical education program.
9. Value physical education and health as part of the total elementary school curriculum.
Textbooks
Graham, G., Holt/Hale, S., & Parker M. (1993). Children Moving: A Teacher's Guide to Developing a Successful Physical Education Program (2nd ed.). Pala Alto, CA: Mayfield Publishing Company.
Holt/Hale, S. (1993). On the Move: Lesson Plans to Accompany Children Moving. Pala Alto, CA: Mayfield Publishing Company.
Grading and Evaluation
The grade for this course will be derived from the total points accumulated by the student. One hundred points will be available.
| EVALUATION ITEM | DATE | POSSIBLE POINTS |
| Health lesson | 11/19 | 10 |
| Microteaching (P.E.) | TBA | 15 |
| Midterm Exam | 10/22 | 20 |
| Final Exam | 12/? | 20 |
| Resource File | 12/8 | 10 |
| Dance Lesson | 11/3 & 5 | 10 |
| Quizzes | ? | 15 |
GRADING SCALE:
Points earned:
| 95-100 | A |
| 90-94 | A- |
| 86-89 | B+ |
| 81-85 | B |
| 78-80 | B- |
| 75-77 | C+ |
| 71-74 | C |
| 68-70 | C- |
| 65-67 | D+ |
| 61-64 | D |
| 58-60 | D- |
| 57 & below | F |
HEALTH LESSON:
Students will be divided into groups of five or less. Each group will develop a health lesson plan from an assigned area. Lessons must be typed and follow a specified format. Each group will present the lesson to the class (3-5 minutes in length) and provide a copy of the lesson for each class member.
MICROTEACHING LESSON (PHYSICAL EDUCATION):
Student will teach a 10 to 15 minute lesson enhancing movement concepts/skills. Lesson plans will be provided. However, students who wish to, may develop and teach their own lessons if approved by the instructor.
RESOURCE FILE:
Each student will keep an ongoing file of activities and articles which pertain to health and physical education. The file should be organized so that it could be used as a reference by elementary classroom teachers. Both content and organization should be taken into consideration. KEEP ALL PAPER WORK!!!
DANCE:
Students will design and/or teach a dance or rythmic activity to the class. Each activity must be developmentally appropriate for elementary children. Instructional literature will also be provided to the class.
QUIZZES:
Throughout the semester, surprise quizzes will be given on assigned readings and homework. You will NOT be allowd to make up the quizes unless the absence is due to a legitimate excuse.
PARTICIPATION:
Attendance
It is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor of any medical concerns. In addition, all course materials, including this syllabus, can be made available to students with disabilities in alternative formats such as Braille, large print, and audio tape. To obtain accessible and other reasonable accommodations which facilitate learning and participation in this class, students with disabilities should negotiate with the instructor early in the semester.