KNS 305 Curriculum, Standards, and Assessment in PE

This course connects theory and practice by providing a practical approach to curriculum writing, standards development and assessment techniques used in K-12 physical education programs. 

Credits

3

Offered

Spring, odd years

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Know what a standards-based curriculum includes NASPE Beginning Teacher Standards 3.2, 3.3.
2. Knowledge of grading practices in physical education by creating a grading plan for a middle or high school health or physical education class NASPE Beginning Teacher Standards 5.2.
3. Understand the process of developing standards-based curriculum. NASPE Beginning Teacher Standards 3.2, 3.3.
4. Have a working knowledge of various curriculum models NASPE Beginning Teacher Standards 3.2, 3.3.
5. Understand the role of assessment in curriculum NASPE Beginning Teacher Standards 5.1, 5.2, 5.3.
6. Knowledge of formative and summative assessment by developing an assessment portfolio on a sport or activity area NASPE Beginning Teacher Standards 3.2, 5.1, 5.2.
7. The ability to develop a variety of assessments (cognitive, affective, psychomotor) for physical education. NASPE Beginning Teacher Standards 5.1, 5.2.
8. Knowledge of Fitnessgram by administering the test and setting goals for improvement based on test results (individual and class or group) NASPE Beginning Teacher Standards 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.6, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3.
9. The ability to administer the Test of Gross Motor Development (TGMD), rate students, and make a determination of appropriate physical activity for those students. NASPE Beginning Teacher Standards 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3.
10. The ability to identify appropriate criteria by writing various types of rubrics that are appropriate for the accompanying assessment NASPE Beginning Teacher Standard 5.1.