2541. Introduction to Teaching Health Education I (1 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: PHETE 0244.)

First in a two-course sequence designed to introduce health education to students preparing to be teachers of health and physical education in grades K to 12. Three teaching strategies (lecture and discussion, texts and work sheets, and media) are taught while introducing three non-sensitive areas of health (personal health, nutrition, and safety). Students are introduced to various health curricula.

2542. Introduction to Teaching Health Education II (1 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: PHETE 0245.)

Second in a two-course sequence designed to introduce health education to students preparing to be teachers of health and physical education in grades K to 12. Four teaching strategies (role play, dramatizations, cooperative learning, and learning stations) are taught while introducing three sensitive areas of health (drug abuse, human sexuality, and emotional health). Students are introduced to various health curricula.

2543. Basic Movement I (1 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: PHETE 0246.)

First in a two-course sequence designed to introduce basic movement forms to students preparing to be teachers of health and physical education in grades K to 12. Fundamental locomotor, axial, and manipulative movements are studied along with their teaching progressions. Basic game play and developmental sequencing are studied along with teaching progressions.

Note: This course is designed for PHETE students.

2544. Basic Movement II (1 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: PHETE 0247.)

Second in a two-course sequence designed to introduce basic movement forms to students preparing to be teachers of health and physical education in grades K to 12. Rhythmic activities and developmental dance are studied along with their teaching progressions. Fundamental aquatic skills, safety, games, and springboard diving are studied along with their teaching progressions.

Note: This course is designed for PHETE students.

2555. Microteaching in PHETE (1 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: PHETE 0250.)

First in a two-course sequence designed to introduce physical education to students preparing to be teachers of health and physical education in grades K to 12. Fundamentals of planning activities, analyzing tasks, demonstrating techniques, and managing skills are learned. Students practice teaching a small group of students (6-7) one period a week in a local elementary school.

Note: Transportation may be required.

2556. Tutorial in PHETE (1 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: PHETE 0251.)

Second in a two-course sequence designed to introduce physical education to students preparing to be teachers of health and physical education in grades K to 12. Fundamentals of planning activities, analyzing tasks, managing discipline, questioning techniques, providing feedback, and managing skills are learned. Students practice teaching a small group of students (6-7) one period a week in a local elementary school.

Note: Transportation may be required.

3541. Advanced Movement I (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: PHETE 0248.)

Prerequisite: PHETE 2544 (0247).

First in a two-course sequence designed to introduce advanced movement forms to students preparing to be teachers of health and physical education in grades K to 12. Adventure activities, track and field, and dance are studied along with their teaching progressions. Instruction in a local public school plus a weekend field trip to participate in adventure activities are included in this course.

Note: This course is designed for PHETE students.

3542. Advanced Movement II (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: PHETE 0249.)

Prerequisite: PHETE 3541 (0248).

Second in a two-course sequence designed to introduce advanced movement forms to students preparing to be teachers of health and physical education in grades K to 12. Badminton, personal defense, line dancing, and soccer are studied along with their teaching progressions.

Note: This course is designed for PHETE students.

3553. PHETE I (4 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: PHETE 0252.)

Prerequisite: PHETE 2556 (0251).

First in a two-course sequence designed to develop competent teachers of health and physical education in grades K to 12. Topics include, but are not limited to, foundations of physical and health education, lesson plans, direct teaching styles, learning theory, discipline, and instructional media. Students micro-teach physical and health education lessons in lab settings.

3554. PHETE II (4 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: PHETE 0253.)

Prerequisite: PHETE 3553 (0252).

Second in a two course sequence designed to develop competent teachers of health and physical education in grades K to 12. Topics include, but are not limited to, unit plans, indirect teaching styles, assessment, evaluation, and grading. Students micro-teach physical and health education lessons in lab settings.

3561. Health Science I (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: PHETE 0230.)

Prerequisite: PHETE 2542 (0245).

Comprehensive health education information on physiological and environmental health for non-majors. Creative and innovative teaching methods.

Note: This course is for PHETE majors only.

3562. Health Science II (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: PHETE 0231.)

Prerequisite: PHETE 3561 (0230).

Health education and teaching methods in the areas of mental health, drug abuse, sexuality, family living, accident prevention, consumer health, and community health.

Note: This course is for PHETE majors only.

3587. PHETE Practicum I (1 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: PHETE 0257.)

This course is an in-school practicum whereby students spend two hours per week teaching physical and health education in a local middle school or high school.

3687. PHETE Practicum II (1 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: PHETE 0258.)

This course is an in-school practicum whereby students spend two hours per week teaching physical and health education in a local middle school or high school (whichever level was not experienced in PHETE 3587 (0257)).

3787. Parkway High School Practicum (1 s.h.)

Prerequisite: This practicum is only available to junior level, PHETE certification students. All sophomore level requirements for admittance to the PHETE program are prerequisites for this course.

Parkway High School Practicum is a one-credit course designed to afford junior level, PHETE certification students the opportunity to put theory into practice by teaching both health and physical education classes to students from the School District of Philadelphia’s Parkway High School. This practicum experience affords PHETE students the opportunity to take full responsibility for designing and delivering units of instruction in both health and physical education.

4554. The School Environment (2 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: PHETE 0254.)

Prerequisite: PHETE 3554 (0253). Co-Requisite: PHETE 4556 (0256), PHETE 4587 (0259), and PHETE 4563 (0232).

A survey course which deals with school organization, school law, legal liability, organization of intramural and interscholastic programs, professional associations and publications, and other sources of professional information.

4556. Developmental and Adapted PHETE (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: PHETE 0256.)

Prerequisite: PHETE 3554 (0253).

This course is designed to assist students in meeting the needs of special populations. Students learn normal and abnormal patterns of human growth and development, and how to modify both curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of special populations.

Note: Students practice teaching special needs students one hour per week in local schools and agencies.

4563. Health Science III (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: PHETE 0232.)

Prerequisite: PHETE 3562 (0231).

Addresses the issues of community/public health on consumer health, communicable diseases, self-help, medical care and child abuse.

Note: This course is for PHETE majors only.

4587. PHETE Practicum III (1 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: PHETE 0259.)

Prerequisite: PHETE 3687 (0258). Co-Requisite: PHETE 4554 (0254) and 4556 (0256).

This course is an in-school practicum whereby students spend two hours per week teaching physical and health education in a local elementary school (same site as student teaching assignment).

4588. Student Teaching in Health and Physical Education (12 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: PHETE 0255.)

Prerequisite: Department Core and all former track requirements. Co-Requisite: PHETE 4589 (0260).

The final field work practicum associated with the PHETE program providing a full-time teaching experience in health and physical education. Students are assigned to two public schools (at least one in an urban setting), one elementary, and one secondary, for eight weeks each.

Note: Students spend the entire day teaching under the supervision of a cooperating master teacher.

4589. Field Study in PHETE (1 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: PHETE 0260.)

This seminar, taken in conjunction with student teaching, provides students with the opportunity to discuss their practicum experiences and learn from the experiences of others. Current topics facing the profession are also discussed. Systematic observation instruments employed to analyze teaching/learning environment are used to introduce students to teaching assessment.

4590. Special Topics in PHETE (1 to 6 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: PHETE 0395.)

Prerequisite: Senior standing in PHETE.

The focus of this course is a topic important to the field of teaching health and physical education. Different topics will be covered in different semesters. The emphasis will be on important topics in teaching, teacher preparation and the application of new ideas to the teaching and learning environment.

Note: PHETE majors only.
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