Monday, January 2, 2012

EPE 310-020

UNIVERSITY OF REGINA
Faculty of Education
EPE 310-20 – Elementary School Physical Education


Semester:  Winter 2012
Class Time: Thursday, 5:00 – 8:50 pm                            Location: St. Pius Elementary School

Instructor:  Brian Lewis                  Email: b.lewis@rcs.sk.ca                    Twitter: @gymovers

Course Description - This course is designed specifically for student teachers preparing to teach physical education to Elementary students. The course focuses on an overview of curriculum content, teaching methods, assessment and evaluation and learning resource materials and their application in teaching physical education in the context of schools and society today.

Rationale – Physical Education is a required area of study in elementary education. 

Outcomes for EPE 310-20
·         Apply an understanding of curricular outcomes in Grade 1-5 physical education.
·         Build a professional learning network through social media.
·         Demonstrate accepted teaching methods in elementary physical education.
·         Demonstrate an understanding of assessing outcomes of physical education.

Reference Texts - curricula and core resources can be accessed via the Ministry of Education website.