Kinesiology Module #8

Modules: Topics

- Module #1 Kinesiology Overview
- Module #2 Physical Activity Epidemiology
- Module #3 Motor Learning & Control
- Module #4 Biomechanics
- Module #5 Exercise Psychology
- Module #6 Exercise Physiology
- Module #7 Wellness, Nursing, and Medicine
- Module #8 Teaching
- Module #9 Therapeutic Exercise
- Module #10 Athletic Training (AT) and Sports Medicine
- Module #11 Coaching Sport and Fitness
- Module #12 Physical Activity for All
- Module #13 Research in Kinesiology
- Module #14 Career Preparation

Module #8: Teaching

In this module you will explore the field of Physical Education Pedagogy. The field of physical education has undergone great change over the past decade and programs reflect a number of new ideas and practices.Physical education prepares children to be physically and mentally active, fit and healthy...for life. Here are some of the many benefits children receive from a quality PE program:

Improved physical fitness

Skill and motor skills development

Provides regular, healthful physical activity

Teaches self- discipline

Facilitates development of student responsibility for health and fitness.

Influence moral development, leadership, cooperate with others

Stress reduction – an outlet for releasing tension and anxiety

Strengthened peer relationships

Physical education can improve self-confidence and self-esteem

Respect - PE helps you respect your classmates, teammates, and your body

Experience in setting goals

Improved academics

Required Reading:

Chapter 15 in the textbook

Required Web Activities:

Study definitions in this field

Explore Topics of study in this field

Learn about the standards that PE teachers use to develop their programs

Explore the elements of Quality PE (click on the teacher pledge to read about the characteristics of a quality PE teacher)

Listen to professionals in this field

Additional Study Resources: Visit the textbook web resources site and work on the activities provided for this chapter. These are VERY helpful tools to help prepare for your exam and assist in your understanding of the material.

Learning Objectives

Students will show that they know this information by successfully passing exam #1

- Examine the definition, content, goals, research themes of Physical Education
- Explore your personal characteristics and experiences in Physical Education and examine their impact on your desire and/or ability to participate in the goals of the discipline
- Apply your understanding of current trends and societal contexts to future trends and contributions of Physical Education
- Students will demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge through an application assignment

Assignments

Be sure you have read all the assigned material and reviewed the web resources for module before starting the assignment. Students are strongly encouraged to use all supplemental readings, web sites, and learning activities. Once you have completed the assignment, please submit to the designated drop box in Learn@UW This assignment is due Thursday July 2nd

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