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Name of Course: Physical Education for Elementary Education

Course Number: KINE 1331

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Office Hours/Appointments:  60 minutes after class and by appointment

 

Course Description: An overview of the program of activities in elementary school physical education. Includes the study and practice of activities and principles that promote physical fitness with an emphasis on historical development, philosophical implications, physical fitness, and kinesiology.

 

Texts/Materials:

Children Moving,  Graham,

Creative Physical Activities & Equipment, Davison, Human Kinetics, 

Spiral notebook for journal entries for observations of classes.

 

Instructional Methodology: Lecture, video, activity and observations

 

Course Rationale: 

To provide an understanding and appreciation of the basics of teaching elementary physical education at the K-8th grade level. Opportunities will be provided for observations and teaching assignments to develop practical skills.

 

Departmental Objectives:

1. To learn the fundamentals of physical education for elementary education.

2. To understand how physical education affects children, K-8.

3. To understand how Kinesiology and physical activity relates to a healthy individual lifestyle.               

 

A= 1,300-1,500 pts.

B= 1,100-1,299 pts.

C=900-1,099 points

D=700-899 points

F=0-699 points

 

 
Grades:      A= 90-100%              

                        B= 80-89%                

                        C=70-79%                 

                        D=60-69%                 

                        F=0-59%                   

 

Grades are based upon your attendance, class participation, assignments, tests, and observations of physical education classes. If you have any questions concerning grading, please ask your instructor. The specific grading requirements for this course are as follows:

 

ASSIGNMENTS:

Chapter summaries/reading assignments weekly

Attendance: Mandatory.  If you miss more than 1 class, you will not be assigned a grade of ‘A’.

Class participation: try to master the skills to the best of your ability. Participation in group activities is required. You may earn a total of 500 points for attendance and participation.

Tests: You will be tested on every chapter of your textbook

 

5  Teaching assignments: You will be responsible for teaching your peers the following lessons:

1. Dance                                 100 points

2. Individual Skill                  100 points

3. Group Activity/Sport        100 points

4. Game                                  100 points

5. Chapter presentation        100 points

Detailed Lesson Plans required for each teaching assignment.  Please make 2 copies, one for me and one for you. Each assignment is worth 100 points for a total of 500 points.

 

Observations at Pease Elementary School physical education classes: 20 hours of observation with journal entries after each observation detailing the activities/lessons that you observed. 300 points. Please do you journal entry immediately following the observation.  Journals will be periodically checked.

Final Exam over Textbooks:  200 points

 

Course Policies: 

Cell phones, food, gum, and soft drinks are not allowed in classrooms/workout areas.  Students who have any special requirements need to inform the instructor as soon as possible.

Proper attire is required. Athletic shoes and comfortable clothing allowing for maximum participation is necessary.

 

Attendance: All students are expected to attend classes.  Non-attendance will have a major impact on the student’s grade. The specific attendance policy for this particular class is as follows:

 

Each absence will result in the loss of 100 points on your final grade. Please see me about making up course material. You will not be able to earn a grade of ‘A’ if you miss more than one class. Due to unavailability of gym space, it is impossible to make up most of our classes.

One Absence- Maximum Grade  -A

Two Absences-Maximum Grade-B

Three Absences-Maximum Grade-C 

  I will withdraw you if you miss more than 3 classes as you cannot pass.

Withdrawal:  It is primarily the student’s responsibility to withdraw from a course. Instructors are allowed to withdraw students but students must not rely on their instructor to withdraw them if they wish to withdraw.

 Incomplete: An incomplete (I) will be granted to a student in rare circumstances. Generally, to receive a grade of I, a student must have completed all examinations and assignments to date, be passing, and have personal circumstances that prevent course completion that occur after the deadline to withdraw with a grade of W.

 

 

Austin Community College policies for Academic Freedom, Scholastic Dishonesty, Student Discipline, and Students with Disabilities are as follows:

 

Scholastic Dishonesty: Acts prohibited by the College for which discipline may be administered include scholastic dishonesty. Prohibited acts include those related to academic integrity. Academic work submitted by students shall be the result of their own thought, research or self expression. For purposes of these regulations, academic work is defined as, but not limited to exams and quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper: projects either individual or group: papers: classroom presentations: and homework. When students borrow ideas, wording, or organization from another source they shall reference that information in an appropriate manner. (Student Handbook, http://www.austincc.edu/handbook ). Penalties for scholastic dishonesty will depend upon the nature of the violation and may range from lowering a grade on one assignment to an F in the course and/or expulsion from this institution.

Academic Freedom: Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in class. In any classroom situation that includes discussion and critical thinking, there are bound to be many differing viewpoints. These differences enhance the learning experience and create an atmosphere where students and instructors alike will be encouraged to think and learn. On sensitive and volatile topics, students may sometimes disagree not only with each other but also with the instructor. It is expected that faculty and students will respect the views of others when expressed in classroom discussions. Students may achieve their course goals by more than one method. 

Student Discipline:  By applying to and registering at Austin Community College, students agree to abide by the Student Discipline Policy and Student Rights and Responsibilities regulations. ACC's policy on student discipline can be found in the Student Handbook, http://www.austincc.edu/handbook  

OSD (Office of Students with Disabilities) Statement: The Office for Students with Disabilities assists students with documented disabilities to access reasonable accommodations. To request ACC accommodations, students must submit appropriate diagnostic documentation to the OSD supervisor at their primary campus.  Students attending multiple campuses must meet with the supervisor at each campus where accommodations are needed. Students are urged to do this at least three weeks before the start of each term. (Student Handbook, http://www.austincc.edu/handbook).

Adding, Dropping, or Withdrawing from a Course: Adding, dropping, or withdrawing from a course may affect financial aid, veterans’ benefits, international student status, or academic standing. See an advisor, counselor or your instructor before making changes.

Adding or dropping a course (schedule changes): Students may add or drop a course before open registration ends or during the session’s official schedule change (add/drops) period. See the course schedule for information on add/drops procedures, deadlines, and tuition refunds.

Withdrawing from a course: Students may withdraw from one or more courses prior to the withdrawal deadline by submitting a request form to Admissions and Records. Withdrawal deadlines are published in the academic calendar. Withdrawal courses appear on the student’s record with a grade of W. Until a student is officially withdrawn, the student remains on the class roll and may receive a grade of F for the course.

Students are responsible for understanding the impact withdrawing from a course may have on their financial aid, veterans’ benefits, international student status, and academic standing. Students are urged to consult with their instructor or an advisor before making schedule changes.

Per state law, students enrolling for the first time in fall 2007 or later at any Texas college or university may not withdraw (receive a W) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college career. Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course without having it count toward this limit. Students are encouraged to carefully select courses; contact an advisor or counselor for assistance.