KIN 2577 Chapter : KIN 2577 Syllabus Spring 2015 2
15 Mar 2019
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Kin 2577: health and physical education for the elementary school. Office hours: wednesdays & thursdays 12:30-1:30 pm, or by appointment. Course location: university laboratory school, 45 dalrymple dr. Course description: 2 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. lab. Basic principles and concepts of a healthy lifestyle; nutrition, fitness, exercise; study and analysis of movement. This course provides future elementary teachers with basic principles and concepts of a healthy lifestyle, nutrition, fitness and exercise. Students will also gain knowledge in appropriate content and methods for health and physical education in the elementary school setting. Included are labs and observations in various settings. Required text: *additional readings will be provided when appropriate. Schoolwide physical activity: a comprehensive guide to designing and constructing programs. Course objectives: upon completion of this course, students will be able to: explain the value of physical education in the elementary grades, describe the characteristics of a quality elementary physical education program.
