HPE 232 - Physical Education Methods for Middle and High School, 3 credit hours

Designed to provide Physical Education students experience in the theory and practice of teaching middle and high school physical education. Students will analyze and apply developmentally appropriate content for physical education in grades 6-8 and 9-12. Students will design and implement lesson plans and assessments appropriate for middle and high school physical education. Further attention is paid to the use of appropriate learning, teaching, and communication strategies that meet the needs of diverse, young adult learners. This is done through continued development of progressive lesson, behavior management, and assessment plans, live teaching in area schools, as well as continued reflection by the candidate. The use of technology in Physical Education is introduced through body composition calipers, pedometers, video, camera, and printer use, orienteering equipment, outdoor physical education equipment and modern video technology.