KINS 3432 - Elementary Physical Education I (3 Credit Hours)

Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4
Provides the introduction to a developmentally appropriate approach to teaching the elementary physical education content (gymnastics, games, and dance). Focus in on gymnastic and dance-like activities to build a movement foundation that encourages learners to resolve movement problems in unique ways. Balance, tumbling, movement exploration, whole and part body expression, and simple rhythms are the core to these learning activities. Students will be required to design and implement a variety of movement challenges for elementary learners.

Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Teacher Education Program in Health and Physical Education.