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Physical Education for Elementary Children
Course: HPER 205
Spring 2017
Instructor: Travis Rybchinski
Phone: 228-5450
Cell: 701- 480-9199
E-mail:
Travis.Rybchinski@dakotacollege.eduTime: 10:00 – 10:50 Tuesday and Thursday
Texts: Physical Education Methods for Elementary Teachers (Thomas, Lee, and Thomas)
Course Description:
The course lays the foundation needed for teaching Physical Education to elementary children.
Emphasis will be placed on the purpose, curriculum, and methodology of teaching elementary
school children Physical Education.
Objectives:
1.
To gain an understanding of the development and implementation of the elementary
Physical Education program.
2.
To identify the mechanics of movement for elementary children.
3.
To organize and differentiate the sequential activities that is used for Physical
Education.
4.
To identify health problems at the elementary level.
5.
To collect lesson plans, and activities from peers and instructor.
6.
To observe and participate in elementary Physical Education classes in Bottineau and
area.
Course Requirements/Evaluations:
1.
Complete textbook and other assigned readings.
2.
Successful completion of tests and quizzes administered.
3.
Prepare and teach lesson plans to your peers.
4.
Internet articles and summaries.
5.
Develop an elementary Physical Education program. (outline)
6.
Do the assigned hours of observing.
A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 73% - 79%
D = 65% - 72%
Teaching Strategies and Procedures:
Formal lectures, group discussions and role playing activities will be conducted throughout the
course. Arrangements will be made to observe at the Bottineau and Area schools.
Attendance Policy:
A person with
3 unexcused absences
may drop your grade a letter. If attendance is a problem
you will be asked to drop the class. There will be a final during the last week of regular classes.