PHED 6665 Methods of Teaching K-12 Physical Education 3/0/3
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education program
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education program Co-requisite: PHED 6660. This course provides an overview of general pedagogical skills and knowledge related to teaching physical education for k-12 students. The course develops an understanding of the characteristics and needs of children and adolescents, developmentally appropriate curriculum content in elementary and secondary school physical education, and effective teaching skills for elementary and secondary school physical education. The course provides peer teaching experiences in both the classroom and gymnastics and requires students to plan, teach and evaluate physical education lessons.