Chabot College
Fall 2010
Course Outline for Physical Education 20
INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Catalog Description:
20 – Introduction to Physical Education
3 units
Survey of physical education with emphasis on basic elements, foundations, career opportunities and the
relationship of physical education to other fields. 3 hours.
[Typical contact hours: 52.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for the Students:
Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of physical education through program observation;
2. demonstrate different approaches to physical education at different levels of education;
3. describe the relationship of education to different career opportunities in physical education.
Course Content:
1. Foundation of Physical Education
a. Anthropological
b. Historical
c. Physiological
d. Psychological
e. Sociological
2. Physical Education Curriculum
a. Lower division major recommendations
b. Four year degree requirements
c. School Physical Education
d. Athletics
e. Research and evaluation
3. Careers in Physical Education and Related Areas.
a. Opportunities
b. Responsibilities and benefits
c. Professional organizations
d. Desirable qualities
4. Resume Writing
a. Skill assessment
b. Work history
5. Job preparation.
a. Dress code
b. Interviews
c. Communication
d. Attitude
e. Methodology
f. Subject preparation
6. Observation.
a. Organizations
b. Supervision
c. Pedagogical techniques
Methods of Presentation:
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Lectures
Discussion
Assigned or recommended readings
Guest lecturers
Video or film
Chabot College
Course Outline for Physical Education 20, Page 2
Fall 2010
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Observations of high school, middle school and college physical education courses.
b. Oral presentation on observations
c. Oral interview
d. Written assignments
2. Methods in Evaluating Student Progress
a. Quizzes
b. Observations and reports
c. Final Examination
Textbook:
Introduction to Kinesiology, 3rd Edition, Shirl Hoffman, Human Kinetics 2009.
Special Student Material:
None
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