The physical education minor incorporates instructional fundamentals and technology, methods of teaching, team sports, injury care, and basic first aid allowing students to add these educational skills to their major.
What will I learn?
You will learn to listen, think critically, and be able to teach physical education to children in grades K-12.
EPH 4375
Adapted Physical Education
Principles and techniques involved in teaching developmental/adapted physical education in school settings.
HPE 1005
Foundations of Physical Education and Health
For freshmen and sophomores majoring or minoring in physical education or kinesiology Survey of trends in the field of physical education. History, present philosophy and objectives are examined. Professional publications in the field are analyzed.
EDU 3235
Instructional Foundations
A study of the foundations and trends in curriculum development in grades PK–12 including: organizational patterns; planning, implementing and evaluating of daily lessons and integrated units; foundations of instructional methodology; classroom management and conflict resolution; and use of technology as an instructional tool.
EDU 3301
Instructional Technology I: Foundations of Instructional Technology
In this course, students will develop knowledge and understanding of concepts related to technology and learning, technology applications of education, the role of continuous development of technology, knowledge and skills and the social, ethical, legal and human issues surrounding the use of information and technology in schools. This course will also provide students with skills and experiences of identifying technology resources for diverse learners, applying instructional media and technology and using technology resources of assessment to maximize student learning.
EPH 4365
Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education
A course designed to cover advanced teaching techniques of physical education at the secondary (6–12) school level. Includes methods of presentation and state curriculum requirements for secondary physical education.
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