HPA 1433 - INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
A COURSE FOR PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS OF HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION. INTRODUCES STUDENTS TO THE PROFESSIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF TEACHERS. INCLUDES BASIC STUDIES OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND EVALUATION. PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO OBSERVE EXPERIENCED MASTER TEACHERS AT COOPERATING SCHOOL SITES, PRACTICE BASIC TEACHING SKILLS IN A MICRO-TEACHING LABORATORY, AND INVESTIGATE VARIOUS SOCIO CULTURAL FORCES THAT AFFECT CURRICULAR DECISION MAKING. ALSO COVERS PERSISTENT ISSUES/PROBLEMS IN SCHOOL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION.
Credits: 3
This course is not offered in the Summer 2010 (2107) or Spring 2010 (2104) or Fall 2009 (2101) terms.