PED (0852) 493 - Practicum II-Physical Education

Credits: 2.00

This course will allow for practical teaching experiences and promote reflective practice. This course will be taught in conjunction with 0852-525. Initial seminars will focus on placements and clarifying the responsibilities of the students. Students will complete tasks and assignments associated with planning, evaluating and assessing teaching secondary physical education.

Prerequisite 1: PED 340
Corequisite: PED 525

Students will be able to identify resources to increase their knowledge and understanding of issues associated with physical education.

Students will be able to assess their own teaching behaviors and identify their strengths and weaknesses.

Students will develop lesson plans that will highlight the value and importance of physical activity and fitness within each of the three learning domains – psychomotor, cognitive, and affective.

Students will discuss and develop activities using various teaching styles including peer teaching and problem solving. Students will display creativity and artistic ability in developing visual aids and task sheets to accompany their peer teaching episodes.