Health and Physical Education for Elementary Teachers

General

Prefix

PESS

Course Number

398

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Health and Wellness Professions

Description

Concepts, materials, programming, and procedures related to teaching health and physical education to elementary children.

Credits

Min

2

Max

2

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Integrate physical education/health activities with academic subject areas.

Outcome

Define specific terminology related to movement education, physical education, sport activities, fitness and health.

Outcome

Identify characteristics of a developmentally appropriate physical education program.

Outcome

Critically analyze the health related components of fitness and apply these factors to lifelong health and physical fitness programs.

Outcome

Understand the value of physical education as a part of the total curriculum.