HPEP 377 - Teaching Elementary Physical Education

4 credits.
This course is designed to explore the teaching-learning process and develop teaching skills. The course focuses specifically on the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate physical education programs in the elementary school. Issues such as diversity, curriculum development aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning, interdisciplinary teaching through physical education, behavior management, teaching techniques with special emphasis on the “Skills Themes” approach, and assessment of learning are discussed. A field teaching experience with PK-4 students is included. This course is designated as speaking and writing intensive.

Prerequisite(s): HPEP 374.
Corequisite(s): HPEP 351.

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