KIN 300 Lecture 15 Outline of Last Lecture II Guest Speaker Notes Outline of Current Lecture III Sport Pedagogy IV Physical Education Program a Curriculum b Structure Development c Characteristics V History of Fitness Current Lecture What is a well designed curriculum One that Is founded on national state or district level content standards that outline what students should know and be able to do as a result of completing the program Provides lessons during which students can reach moderate to vigorous physical activity at least 50 of the lesson time Includes regular assessments to determine whether students are accumulating enough activity and achieving the desired learning objective Primary mission of school physical education programs is To equip all students with the skills knowledge and dispositions needed to make physical activity an integral part of daily life A quality physical education program has been defined as one that Provides opportunities to learn These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor s lecture GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes not as a substitute Delivers appropriate instruction Delivers meaningful content Includes ongoing student program assessment In order to provide these quality programs it is recommended that Schools provide 150 minutes of instructional physical education for elementary school children 225 minutes for middle high school students per week for the entire school year Hire teachers who are certified professionals Evolution of Sport Pedagogy Current State of Affairs Despite its presence in US schools for almost a century physical education is often marginalized Pushed out for other subjects Lack of certified teachers Coaches teaching without methodology However gaining support once again due to specifically rising level of overweight obese kids over last three decades Key Points Children have an innate desire to move We need to keep that desire alive by offering opportunities for learning success and enjoyment of physical activity Purpose of PE Guiding Youngsters in the Process of Becoming Physically Active Healthy for a Lifetime Key Points Ideally children should be taught by a specialist possessing an extensive background in children s physical education ie a Certified Physical Education Teacher Kinesiology department at UA has Class A masters B undergraduate certifications in Physical Education Teacher Education PETE National Standards for Physical Education NASPE 1995 define the purpose of a quality program as enabling students to leave school being physically educated What is a physically educated person The Seven Content Standards for Physical Education from the National Standards for Physical Education A Physically Educated Person is one who 1 Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms 2 Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of the motor skill 3 Exhibits a physically active lifestyle 4 Achieves and maintains a health enhancing level of physical fitness 5 Demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings 6 Demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings 7 Understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment challenge self expression and social interaction Consequences of being physically uneducated include Having unpleasant memories of physical education experiences and Lacking an understanding about what physically activity is why it is so important What does a quality physical education program entail A positive quality physical education program is Developmentally appropriate Instructionally appropriate Specific to the children being served Developmentally Appropriate and Instructionally Appropriate Physical Education Developmentally Appropriate Recognizes and promotes children s changing capacity to move Takes into consideration individual characteristics of children such as level of development prior movement experiences fitness and skill levels body size and age Instructionally Appropriate Uses the best know practices that are derived from current research and from experiences teaching children Provides a program that maximizes children s opportunities to learn and to be successful Specific to the children being served Tailored specifically for the group of children being taught Characteristics of a positive quality PE program Time at least 150 minutes a week Class size same as the regular classroom Sequential developmental curriculum scope and sequence of curriculum connected to past and future lessons and children s developmental levels Minimum of 50 moderate to vigorous physical activity MVPA during each lesson Practice opportunities many opportunities to practice skill concept being taught High rates of success for children at all ability levels Positive developmental environment children should feel emotionally safe in the physical education environment Teacher background ideally the teacher should have extensive background in content and pedagogy of physical education Realistic expectations if time is limited for physical education teachers set realistic goals to help develop motor skills so that children can successfully participate in physical activities Adequate equipment and facilities ideally a variety of equipment for all children and both indoor an outdoor facilities Enjoyable learning should be fun Emphasizes the following domains The psychomotor domain what a child does physically The cognitive domain what a child knows or thinks Includes development of motor skills movement coordination Includes development of attention concentration reaction time memory processing speed and decision making The affective domains what a child feels Includes feelings and attitudes Benefits of a Quality Physical Education Program 1 Skill development 2 Reinforcement of other subjects 3 Self discipline 4 Goal setting 5 Leadership and cooperation 6 Enhanced self efficacy One s belief in one s ability to succeed in specific situations developmentally appropriate goal that is achievable help boost confidence and creates motivation 1 Albert Bandura 7 Stress reduction 8 Strengthening peer relationships 9 Improved physical fitness 10 Health benefits associated with physical activity regular participation in physical activity These are numerous Physical Activity and Health A Report of the Surgeon General 1996