HPE 555 - Elementary Education Methods III: Physical Education and Health

• Analyze stages of motor development for Laban’s framework and the Skill Theme Approach
• Demonstrate knowledge for instructional cues, prompts, physical activities and feedback to facilitate the development of basic motor skills, rhythms, and fitness within the elementary classroom.
• Identify proper risk strategies, safety precautions, supervision, and legal issues relevant to children involved in different settings (i.e., recess, physical activity breaks, gymnasium, playground, field).
• Demonstrate basic awareness of sensory needs, appropriate integration, and modifications as needed in basic motor skills and physical fitness.
• Utilize online and other resources for adapting curriculum to individual students needs in Physical Education and health. 
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the Washington Health and Physical Education state learning standards.
• Demonstrate  basic knowledge of the prevention and management of common illnesses, diseases, and personal safety.
• Demonstrate an understanding of cultural competence in a comprehensive physical education and health program.
• Identify procedures to foster a classroom environment plan which enhances the physical and emotional health of children in the elementary classroom.