XSCI 3500 - Theories and Techniques for Teaching Fitness and Motor Skills

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Content in this course will prepare students to design and implement quality physical education programs for elementary and secondary school students. In addition to developing the knowledge and skills to select and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children/adolescents, students enrolled in the course will also develop an understanding of curriculum design, public school policy and procedures (as related to P.E.), as well as national standards and guidelines affecting physical education programming. The curriculum is designed to meet the academic needs of Fitness trainers, community recreation directors, and physical education teachers in the public and private sector will benefit from the curriculum. In addition, the knowledge and skills developed in this course will address material covered in the Praxis exam. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the relationship of pediatric and adolescent physical activity patterns to lifespan health and wellness. 2. Identify essential elements of "Quality" Physical Education Programs. 3. Explain legal issues often associated with teaching fitness and motor skills to pediatric and adolescent in public and private school settings. 4. Demonstrate various techniques for teaching fitness and motor skills relative to theories associated with motor learning/development, and motivation. 5. Create an optimal learning environment for physical education students K-12th grades. Prerequisites: XSCI 2020 OR XSCI 1025 (Grade C or higher). FA

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3.00

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Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

08/15/2018 - 08/14/2022 

Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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