HPE2753 — Methods of Elementary Physical Education Pre K-5
This course introduces prospective elementary teachers to research-based teaching strategies, developmentally appropriate basic locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative physical activities as guided by the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes for K-5 Physical Education. The first half of the course will focus on the K-2 curriculum, while the second half focuses on the 3-5 curriculum. Students are expected to apply developmentally appropriate practices concurrently by planning and teaching pre-K-2 grade students during the first half and planning and teaching 3-5 grade students during the second half. Prerequisite HPE 1350 (Orientation of Health and PE), HPE 2083 (Health and Physical Education Principles), HPE 2663 (Motor Learning Developmental and Skill Acquisition, and Methods of Teaching Elementary PE.