Description:

This course is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to teach in the area of elementary physical education and/or elementary education. This course will provide the students with knowledge and background in planning, classroom management techniques, teaching methodology, legal liability, evaluation, wellness, special students, sports, and games related to elementary physical education. The course will include observation and teaching. 3 hrs./wk. This course will not meet the general education requirement for Health and/or Physical Education.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Describe the evolution of elementary school physical education.
2. Identify the need for physical activity.
3. Describe the factors involved in the instructional process of elementary physical education.
4. List the guidelines and describe the needs for fitness and wellness in children.
5. Identify the basic mechanics of the various fundamental motor skills.
6. Explain and demonstrate the specialized motor skills.
7. List and describe the specific skills and instructional procedures for the various sport activities.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Introduction of Physical Education in the Elementary School
Curriculum  
   A. Describe an educationally sound rationale for Physical Education.
   B. Identify outside influences and historical events affecting physical
education.
   C. Identify current trends in physical education.
   D. Define federal mandates that have affected physical education.
   E. Identify the need for physical activity for children.
   F. Define growth patterns for the developing youngster.
   G. Provide an overview of somatotyping various children’s body
types.
   H. Differentiate the relationship between activity and skeletal growth
and muscular development.
   I. Differentiate the relationship between maturity levels and
development of motor skills.
   J. Identify aerobic capacity and capabilities of the developing child.
   K. Define the affect of obesity on performing motor skills.
   L. Identify guidelines for exercising children safely.

II. The Instructional Process  
   A. Identify guidelines for measurable student objectives.
   B. Develop practice and teaching keys for learning motor skills more
effectively.
   C. Define the various teaching styles.
   D. Outline the four activity phases and procedures for developing
physical education lesson plans.
   E. Identify the components of instructional effectiveness in the
elementary physical education classroom.
   F. Differentiate the proper techniques for providing feedback.
   G. Identify guidelines for effective class management.
   H. Describe the various evaluation methods for elementary physical
education children.
   I. Identify the criteria for mainstreaming disabled children into the
regular physical education program.
   J. Differentiate and describe modifications for specific types of
disabilities.

III. Program Implementation
   A. Identify guidelines for construction of physical education
curriculum.
   B. Define curricula concerns for the various levels of physical
education.
      1. Level 1 (K - 2)
      2. Level 2 (3 - 4)
      3. Level 3 (3 - 6)
   C. Differentiate legal liability, supervision and safety requirements.
   D. Develop guidelines for facilities and equipment.

IV. Fitness and Wellness
   A. Identify and differentiate the Health-Related and Skill-Related
components of fitness.
   B. Identify the various fitness testing procedures.
   C. List and describe fitness training guidelines.
   D. Identify basic body systems and mechanical principles which affect
motor skill performance.
   E. Describe nutritional categories and the Food Guide Pyramid.
   F. Define the origin and affects of obesity on children.
   G. Identify the affects and concerns of various drugs on children.
   H. Define strategies for teaching wellness and lifestyle decisions.
 
V. Fundamental Motor Skills & Specialized Motor Skills
   A. List and describe the classifications of movement themes.
   B. List and describe the components of locomotor, nonlocomotor, and
manipulative skills.
   C. List and describe body management skills.
   D. Identify the use of various apparatus in the physical education
classroom.
   E. Explain and demonstrate manipulative, rhythmic movement, gymnastic,
personal challenge and game skills.

VI. Sports Skills
   A. Describe the instructional procedures for the following sports:
      1. Basketball
      2. Football
      3. Hockey
      4. Soccer
      5. Softball
      6. Track & Field and Cross Country
      7. Volleyball 

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Tests and Final Exam            50-70% of grade
Projects                        20-50% of grade
Quizzes/Lab Assignment/Homework 15-25% of grade
Total                            100%

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.