HPE 00286 - Pedagogy and Instructional Practices in HPE

Credits: 3

This course is designed to introduce students to teaching health and physical education in K-12 settings. Students explore the roles and responsibilities of teaching with emphasis on instructional and technical skills of teaching, student behaviors, and the classroom environment needed to achieve student learning outcomes which address the New Jersey State Student Learning Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. Students explore the roles and responsibilities of teachers through the study of professional literature; class discussions and activities; simulation exercises; and direct on, and off-campus, required K-12 field observation experiences with students, teachers and administrators.

Prerequisite Courses: HPE 00252 with a minimum grade of D- and HPE 00240 with a minimum grade of D- and HPE 00270 with a minimum grade of D-
Course Attributes: CAT, CE, EXIN, UGRD