INSTRUCTOR:
Danny P. Grube, Ph.D.
Office Phone: 227-3647
Email Address: dgrube@wcu.edu
Home Page: http://paws.wcu.edu/dgrube
Office Location: 107 Reid Gym
Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday,
10:00am - 11:00am, or by appointment.
CREDITS AND MEETINGS:
This course is a one-(1) semester hour class and meets on Monday & Wednesday from 8:00–8:50am in Room 110/202 Reid Gym.
TEXT AND MATERIALS:
Required Text
Graham, G., Holt/Hale, S. &
Parker, M. (2000). Children moving: A reflective approach
to teaching physical education (5th ed.). Palo Alto, CA: Mayfield.
Additional Resources (not required)
Graham, G. (2001). Teaching
children physical education: Becoming a master teacher
(2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Books.
Holt/Hale, S. (2001). On
the move: Lesson plans to accompany children moving (5th
ed.). Mountain View, CA: Mayfield.
Housner, L.D. (2000). Integrated
physical education: A guide for the elementary
classroom teacher. Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technology.
Plimpton, C.E. & Sweeney, V.J.
(2000). Physical education for the elementary classroom
teacher. Ann Arbor, MI: Huron Valley Publishing.
Rohnke, K. (1989). Cowstails
& Cobras II. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK:
The professional
education program at Western Carolina University is a community of learners
based on knowledge, values, and experiences. We teach
our students to use their knowledge of both human development and their
disciplines to effectively teach all pupils to solve problems. Appropriate
values and dispositions are central to excellent teaching. We model collaborative,
caring, and intellectually stimulating learning communities so our teacher
education students will create environments for all their students
that encourage curiosity, foster motivation, and promote achievement of
rigorous state and professional standards. We require our candidates
to use state-of-the-art technology in their courses and in their field
experiences.
The Physical
Education for the Elementary Teacher course is a required course in the
elementary education program for teacher certification. Upon completion
of this course, the pre-service teacher will demonstrate knowledge the
motor development of children through movement concepts and skill themes.
The pre-service teacher will learn a variety of activities that can be
used to encourage children to maintain moderate-to-vigorous physical activity
(MVPA). This course will prepare the pre-service teacher to create
an integrated learning environment for children that emphasizes both academic
and activity-based concepts. The course will examine developmentally
appropriate practices in physical education. The pre-service teacher
will have the opportunity to share and discuss the immense range of cultural
differences within the public school setting. This will be enhanced
through class observations and invited guests.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this
course, the student will be able to:
1. Appreciate the value of physical
education and the physical education specialist as part of the total
curriculum and
the school.
2. Identify and explain characteristics
of a quality physical education program.
3. Define specific terminology
related to skill themes and movement concepts.
4. Recognize developmental characteristics
of elementary school children and explain the implications
to physical
education.
5. Know the importance of physical
fitness and wellness education for children.
6. Determine “Generic Levels of
Skill Proficiency” in children.
7. Understand and value the importance
of assessing student learning.
8. Integrate academic concepts
with activity in classroom settings.
9. Experience multicultural games
and activities appropriate for elementary school children.
10. Lead students in games, trust,
and initiative activities.
COURSE TOPICS:
1. Physical Education for Children
| Course Requirements
Class Participation 10% Class Assignments 30% Cooperative Group Project 30% Exams (3) 30% Total 100% |
Grading Scale
93-100 A 73-76 C 90-92 A- 70-72 C- 87-89 B+ 67-69 D+ 83-86 B 63-66 D 80-82 B- 60-62 D- 77-79 C+ 59- F |
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Class Participation (10 points):
Participation in all class activities is expected. This includes
class
discussion and
activity, cooperative learning activities, quizzes and other assignments.
Students
are expected
to participate in all class activities to the best of their ability.
Class participation
is worth 10%
of the final grade.
**Students are expected to dress for activity. This means tennis shoes and active clothing.**
2. Class
Assignments. The students will be expected to complete in-class
assignments where
applicable.
These assignments may include worksheets, quizzes, cooperative learning
activities,
presentation
of activities, school observations, etc. Outside-of-class assignments
may include
the use of electronic
mail and the World Wide Web. Class assignmants are worth 10% of the
final grade.
**Credit will not be given for late work.**
3. Cooperative
Group Project. The students will be required to complete a group
project that
involves presenting
games and/or initiative activities to the class. The cooperative
group project
is worth 30%
of the final grade.
Interdisciplinary
Physical Education Project. The purpose of this group project
is to work
together in a cooperative effort in teaching a lesson on academic concepts
through physical
activity. Groups will be encouraged to teach diversity through examination
of cultures different
from their own.
4. Exams.
Students will be given three-(3) written examinations assessing their cognitive
performance.
Exam 1 will be worth 5% of the final grade. Exam 2 will be worth
10% of the
final grade.
Exam 3 (the final exam) will be comprehensive of all material covered in
class and
thus worth 15%
of the final grade. Exam 3 will be held on the final exam date (Friday,
May 9
from 8:30-11:00)
without exception. All three-(3) examinations are worth a 30% of
the final
grade.
.
Attendance Policy.
The students are allowed two-(2)
unexcused absences from class. An excused absence must first be
cleared with the professor and
typically will be granted in the instance of extended illness or death
in
the family, a religious holiday,
or athletic or university related events. Tardiness is unprofessional
and
will not be tolerated!
Students are responsible for the work on the days that they miss.
– Important Note: Missed due dates, tardiness to class, or unexcused
absences that impede
completion of activity presentations, observation reflections, exams, quizzes
or assignments, and/or
group projects will not be tolerated and will not be awarded credit.
Part of being a pre-professional
educator is being responsible!
– Attendance/Tardiness Penalty: For each incident of tardiness to
class, one-half of a point will be
deducted from the participation grade. Three-(3) points will be deducted
from the final grade for
each unexcused absence beyond two-(2).
Accommodation of Students with Disabilities.
Western Carolina University makes every effort to provide appropriate accommodations for students with documented disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To receive academic accommodations, students must be registered with the office of Student Support Services (contact Carol Mellen at 227-7127, Graham Bldg.). The letter received from Student Support Services should be presented as documentation to the instructor as early in the semester as possible.
Risk Awareness.
Students should be aware that some physical activity is expected as partial fulfillment of the requirements of the class. The physical activity in this class includes the participation in practice physical education lessons taught by the instructor and peers enrolled in the class. Students should make the instructor aware of any physical limitations that will limit participation in the class. Students will be required to complete a Risk Awareness form at the beginning of the semester.