METHODS OF TEACHING HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION-PREK-4TH

PREREQUISITE: EDEL2000, GRADE OF C OR BETTER The course will focus on the importance of proper health and physical activities, according to the Pennsylvania early learning standards, for PreK-4th grade students of all ability ranges and from different cultures in an inclusive classroom. Students will be provided with introductory experiences in physical education, health, and assessment of student performance. Students will design and practice teaching methods for physical education/health activities for the PreK-4 grades. An integral part of this course will be a field experience in a variety of classrooms across the PreK-4 grade span to observe teachers presenting physical education/health lessons. Field Experience: 4 hours of Stage 1 Field Experience.