Description
The elementary classroom teacher will have in-depth opportunities to learn about and promote children’s motor skills and health related habits across the PreK-4 age band. Numerous topics will be covered, including, but not limited to; priorities for high quality and meaningful physical activity and its relationship to learning, self-confidence and enjoyment, priorities for physical education and how its related to the Pennsylvania standards. The course will preview the overall health curriculum, especially focusing on, nutrition and related healthy choices, safety and preventing hazardous practices and environments. Both National and Pennsylvania standards regarding Physical Education, including the National Association for Sport and Physical Education will be examined and incorporated into their curriculum. Also, a brief theory and philosophy of ‘the value of play’ will be introduced to provide perspective on selecting valued activities for vital growth and age-appropriate development