Chabot College
September, 1993
Replaced Fall 2010
Course Outline for Physical Education 20
INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Catalog Description:
PHED 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. The class will meet 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for the Students:
Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. develop an understanding of physical education through program observation;
2. understand different approaches to physical education at different levels of education;
3. understand 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
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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
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Written assignments
Quizzes
Final exam
Participation
Textbook:
Physical Education and Sport, A Contemporary Introduction, Angela Lumpkin, Times Mirror/Mosby
College Publishing
Special Student Material:
None
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