Study of teaching methods, resources, materials and strategies as related to general secondary school teaching and specific physical education content area teaching. Students will examine how to create and implement lesson plans and units of study within the scope of secondary school curricula, which will promote meaningful learning environments and promotion of 21st century skills for K-12 students. Study of designing and implementing appropriate movement experiences for students with disabilities also emphasized. Research that supports the most effective teaching practices will be examined. (15 clinical hours in public schools are required in this course).
Semester Offered
Spring