SMS 780 - Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education

3 Credit(s) This course is designed to provide students with the training to be an elementary physical educator. It will offer a general study of the background and philosophies of teaching elementary physical education, with a focus on methods and materials in the classroom, curriculum issues and professional concerns, analysis of the teaching/learning processes, reinforcement of national standards and the Massachusetts Frameworks, and an introduction to the appropriate professional organization requirements. Three lecture hours per week. Field-based assignments are required.
Pre-requisites: Permission of the department chairperson and acceptance into licensure program
Co-requisite: EDC 762