Jul 04, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

PETE 2020 - Introduction to Physical Education/Teacher Education


Introduces prospective physical educators to the multiple methods of becoming an effective teacher for children in kindergarten through grade 12. Observation of and content development in early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescent and young adult physical education programs will be explored.

Requisites: Fr or Soph
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Analyze the use of behavioral objectives as a guide for developing lessons. (LE1.1, 1.2, 1.3, D 2.2, CA 3.1; OSTP S2, S4)
  • Apply planning & teaching skills in micro-teaching settings. (LE 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, D 2.1; NASPE/NCATE 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.2, 6.1, 6.3, 6.4; OSTP S4, S5)
  • Apply techniques for observing student performance in peer teaching activities. (LL 4.1; NASPE/NCATE 8.1; OSTP S7
  • Construct & implement an appropriate micro-lesson plan using the Ohio University Teacher Education-Physical Education format. (LE 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, D 2.1; NASPE/NCATE 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.2, 6.1, 6.3, 6.4; OSTP S4, S5)
  • Describe management protocols that support positive learning climate. (LE1.3, D 2.4; NASPE/NCATE 2.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3; OSTP S4, S5)
  • Discuss obstacles and benefits of teaching physical education. (D 2.1, 2.3; NASPE/NCATE 1.5, OSTP S7)
  • Explain the importance of national & state standards specific to Physical Education (e.g. NAPSE’s Beginning Teacher Standards, Praxis Exams, NASPE¿s Content Standards, NASPE¿s Developmentally Appropriate Practices). (CA 3.1, 3.3, LL 4.2; NASPE/NCA
  • Explain the link between planning and teaching. (LE 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, D 2.1; NASPE/NCATE 6.1; OSTP S4)
  • Explain the purpose of standards-based teacher education. (CA 3.3, LL 4.2; NASPE/NCATE 1.5, 1.6, 8.2; OSTP S1, S7)
  • Explain why teaching physical education is dynamic, changing process. (D 2.1, 2.3, CA 3.3, 3.4; NASPE/NCATE 1.5; OSTP S7)
  • Fluently speak about issues and aspects of teacher education using the technical language associated with the profession of teacher education and physical education. (LE 1.1; NASPE/NCATE 1.5, 1.6, 5.1; OSTP S6)
  • Identify NASPE¿s recommendations for a quality physical education program. (D 2.3, CA3.3, LL 4.2; NASPE/NCATE 1.6, OSTP S7)
  • Identify and discuss elements of a positive learning environment. (LE1.3, D 2.4; NASPE/NCATE 2.1, 4.1, 4.2; OSTP S5)
  • Identify and discuss standards (NCATE, NASPE, OSTP) that are used to drive teacher education at Ohio University. (CA 3.1, 3.3, LL 4.2; NASPE/NCATE 1.5, 1.6, 8.2; OSTP S1, S7)
  • Identify public health documents that advocate physical education as a critical component of a comprehensive school physical activity program. (LE 1.5, 1.6, D 2.3, CA 3.3; NASPE/NCATE 9.3, 10.1, 10.3, OSTP S6)
  • Identify the four components of the College of Education (COE) Conceptual Core and explain the importance in the development of pre-service teachers. (CA 3.3, LL 4.2; NASPE/NCATE 1.5, 1.6, 8.2; OSTP S1, S7)
  • Lead & organize peers through mini-lessons & activities (management protocols, instant activities, instructions & demonstrations, checks for understanding, teaching by invitation, critical thinking activities, intra-task variations & task progress
  • Pursue activities & accepts the challenge of providing a quality physical education program that produces student learning. (D2, CA 3.1, LL 4.2; NASPE/NCATE 1.5, 1.6; OSTP S2, S4)
  • Value the importance of continuous learning and the role it plays in allowing teaching to remain current and improve their teaching abilities. (D2, CA 3.1; NASPE/NCATE 1.5, 1.6; OSTP S2, S4)
  • Value the importance of national standards and assessment in developing quality physical education teachers capable of delivering quality physical education programs. (LL 4.2; NASPE/NCATE 10.1; OSTP S2)
  • Value the role of planning in the success of teaching physical education & promoting learning in physical education (D2, CA 3.1; NASPE/NCATE 1.5, 1.6; OSTP S2, S4)
  • Write & implement appropriate psychomotor, cognitive, & affective objectives that align with the NASPE content standards. (LE 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, D 2.2; NASPE/NCATE 6.1; OSTP S2, S4)


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