KNS 361 Methods in Physical Education

This course is designed to teach activities, materials, methods of instruction. This course includes the planning and development of programs and basic characteristics of students. This information is applied to teaching, organizing, and evaluating a school physical education program. 

Credits

4

Prerequisites

KNS 261; junior standing

Offered

Fall

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Describe and apply motor development theory and principles related to skillful movement, physical activity, and fitness/wellness (SHAPE 1.3; InTASC 1b, 1d, 1e, 2a, 2b).
2. Design and implement student-learning experiences that integrate technology. (SHAPE 3.8, InTASC 51, 8g).
3. Demonstrate effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills across a variety of instructional formats. (SHAPE 3.9; InTASC 8h, 8m).
4. Provide instructional feedback which results in skill acquisition, student learning, and motivation (SHAPE 4.2; InTASC 6d, 6l, 6n).
5. Utilize managerial rules, routines, and transitions to create and maintain a safe and effective learning environment (Best Practices) (SHAPE 4.4; InTASC 3k).
6. Implement strategies to help student demonstrate responsible, personal, and social behaviors in a productive learning environment (SHAPE 4.5; InTASC 100)
7. Select or create appropriate assessments that will measure student achievement of the goals and objectives. (SHAPE 5.1; InTASC, 6a, 6j, 6g).
8. Use a variety of appropriate assessments to evaluate student learning before, during, and after instruction. (SHAPE 5.2; InTASC 6g).
9. Utilize the reflective cycle to implement change in teacher performance, student learning, instructional goals, and instructional decisions. (SHAPE 5.3; InTASC 6с, 6g).
10. Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with the belief that all students can become physically educated individuals. (SHAPE 6.1; InTASC 9a, 9b).
11. Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with the professional ethics of highly qualified teachers (SHAPE 6.3; InTASC 90, 10c).
12. Analyze and correct critical elements of motor skills and performance concepts. (SHAPE 1.5, InTASC 4d, 4e, 4k, 4n).
13. Identify and use resources that enhance student learning, program development, and opportunities for physical activities (SHAPE 6.5; InTASC 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d).
14. Design and implement short and long-term plans that are linked to program and instructional goals as well as a variety of student needs. (SHAPE 3.1; InTASC 7a, 7c, 7f).
15. Develop appropriate (e.g. measurable, developmentally appropriate, performance-based) goals and objectives aligned with local, state and/or national standards that lead to student learning. (SHAPE 3.2; InTASC 7a, 7g).
16. Design and implement content that is aligned with lesson objectives. (SHAPE 3.3; InTASC 7a, 7b).
17. Plan and implement effective demonstrations, explanations, instructional cues and prompts to link physical activity concepts to appropriate learning experiences. (SHAPE 3.4; InTASC 1b, 1d, 2c, 4a).
18. Plan for the management of resources to provide active, fair, and equitable learning experiences. (SHAPE 3.5; InTASC 2a, 2f, 3d).
19. Design and implement progressive and sequential instruction adapted to diverse student needs, adding specific accommodations for varying student ability. (SHAPE 3.6; InTASC 1a, 1b, 2g, 2h).
20. Plan and implement lessons and units that demonstrate a respect and understanding of student diversity. (SHAPE 3.7; InTASC 2j, 21, 2m, 2n, 20).