The University of Calgary
Faculty of Kinesiology
PHED 349
Activities in Alternative Environments
Fall - 2003
Instructors
Don McGavern
Murray Toft
220.7545 (O)
220.5191
dmcgaver@ucalgary.ca
mtoft@ucalgary.ca
Office: KN-A 135
Office: KN-B 248
Office hours or individual student needs can be arranged by appointment
The home site for all class information:
http://www.kin.ucalgary.ca/2002/undergrad/index.asp
Select: “Program of Studies” >> “Courses” >> “349”
(a secure password will be provided to all 349 students at the beginning of the term)
Class Schedule
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10:00-11:45 a.m.
KN-B 128 in addition to a variety of activity sites assigned throughout the term.
Course Description
The course is designed to provide a basic knowledge and skills related to the effective teaching and delivery of physical
education content in a variety of alternative activity environments for Grades Kindergarten to Grade 12. Since there will be
sessions involving participating in a variety of physical activities appropriate clothing should be worn.
Course Objectives
The student will
1. receive information related to the philosophy and “why” of physical education activity in alternative environments.
2. be provided methods for appropriately analyzing risk management scenarios, including: environment, use of
equipment, planning logistics, legal liability and student safety.
3. practice skill analysis related to effective skill performance, including related biomechanical principles, feedback of
results and corrective strategies related to a variety of student learning stages.
4.
receive information and gain personal expertise associated with the acquisition of physical activity skills.
5. become competent in integrating physical activity skills into effective daily lesson plans.
Course Textbooks
1.
Kirchner, G. and Fishburne, G. (1998). Physical Education for Elementary School Children - 10th Edition.
Dubuque, IA: Wm C. Brown Communications. (Includes an accompanying manual related to lesson planning)
2.
Harrison, J., Blakemore, C, and Buck, M. (2001).
Instructional Strategies for Secondary School Physical
Education – 5th edition. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
3.
Alberta Learning. K-12 Physical Education Curriculum and Guide to Implementation: (1999). Edmonton, Alberta.
Government of Alberta.
Course electronic text:
4.
http://www.med.ualberta.ca/acicr/
Select: >> Revised Safety Guidelines for Physical Activity in Alberta Schools. (Updated 03.October, 2000)
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Other Written Resources
Wuest, D. and Lombardo, B. (1994).
Experience. St. Louis: Mosby.
Curriculum and Instruction: the Secondary School Physical Education
Miles, John C. and Simon Priest (1999). Adventure Programming. Venture Publishing, Inc. Pennsylvania: State College.
Other Electronic Resources
http://www.kin.ucalgary.ca
http://www.learning.gov.ab.ca/ (general information)
http://www.learning.gov.ab.ca/k_12/curriculum/bySubject/ (health & physical education curriculum objectives)
http://ednet.edc.gov.ab.ca
http://ednet.edc.gov.ab.ca/physicaleducationonline/
http://pelinks4u.org/
http://capherd.ca/e/index.htm
http://ucalgary.ca/library/ssportsite/
http://www.aapherd.org/
http://www.mcmaster.ca/learning/pospedindex.html
http://www.awesomelibrary.org/Classroom/Health_PE/Physical_Education/Physical_Education.html (lesson planning)
http://www.sph.uth.tmc.edu/catch/PELESSONS.HTM (lesson planning)
http://schools.eastnet.ecu.edu/pitt/ayden/physed8.htm (lesson planning & related links)
Demands of this activity course
The demands of this activity can be harmful to a student with physical limitations. It is the student's responsibility to inform
the instructor of any physical limitations (including a recent positive PAR-Q) PRIOR to participating in any activity class.
Appropriate activity modifications will be made to accommodate these students.
Academic Accommodation
It is a student's responsibility to request academic accommodation. If you are a student with a disability who may require
academic accommodation and have not registered with the Disability Resource Centre, please contact their office at 2208237. If you are seeking academic accommodation, please notify the instructor no later than fourteen (14) days after the
commencement of this course.
Student Union Representation All students have representation in the Students' Union through the Vice President
(Academic) Office and a Faculty Representative. Contact the SU VP Academic Office at 220-3911; e-mail:
suvpaca@ucalgary.ca, and the SU Faculty Representative at 220 3913; e-mail: socialscirep@su.ucalgary.ca.
Course Evaluation
1.
Site Assessment Report
15 marks
2.
Teaching Observation Report
15 marks
3.
Teaching presentation: two skills
20 marks
4.
Theory examination
20 marks
5.
Lesson Plans: 2 levels
20 marks
6.
In-Class Participation
10 points
100 points
Assignment deadlines
All assignments are due at the beginning of class. After that time a 10% reduction per day, commencing at noon of the
date the assignment is due. Late assignments will continue to be reduced by 10% on a daily basis for five days. After that
the assignment will be given a “zero.” Assignments that are not turned in on time and outside of the class time, can be
placed in the red mail box for K-M in the main atrium area in KN B block. During the five day time period for late
assignments, the boxes will be checked on a daily basis at each deadline time period.
Note:
Any significant dilemmas associated with meeting any deadline must be discussed with the instructor prior to the
due date.
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Grading Scale
The following are the standards that will be applied in evaluating your work as per the guidelines in the 2003-2004 U of C
calendar:
A+
4.00
96 - 100
Outstanding
A
AB+
4.00
3.70
3.30
90 - 95.9
86.0 - 89.9
82.0 - 85.9
Excellent.: Superior performance showing comprehensive understanding of subject matter.
B
BC+
3.00
2.70
2.30
78.0 - 81.9
74.0 - 77.9
70.0 - 73.9
Good: Clearly above average performance with knowledge of subject matter generally complete.
C
2.00
66.0 - 69.9
Satisfactory: Basic understanding of the subject matter.
C-
1.70
62.0 - 65.9
Note: Receipt of a grade point average of 1.70 may not be sufficient for promotion or graduation. (See
Kinesiology undergraduate faculty regulations.)
D+
1.30
58.0 - 61.9
Minimal Pass: Marginal performance; generally insufficient preparation for subsequent courses in
the same subject.
D
F
1.00
0
54.0 - 57.9
Below 53.9
Did not meet the minimum standards to satisfy course requirements
Plagiarism/Cheating/Other Academic Misconduct (see pages 53-56 of the U. of C. Calendar)
A single offence of cheating, plagiarism or other academic misconduct is a serious act that will not be tolerated by the
Faculty of Kinesiology. Penalties for such acts will be determined by the Dean and may result in a failed grade, probation,
suspension, or expulsion. Any student who is uncertain if an action falls into this category should consult the instructor
and/or the calendar.
Details of Class Assignments
1. SITE ASSESSMENT REPORT (15 points)

one written report conducted on a potential alternative environment activity site;

will be according to a prescribed format of reporting that will be distributed in class.
2. TEACHING OBSERVATION REPORT (15 points)

one written report conducted on a teacher conducting a physical activity class;

will be according to a prescribed format of reporting that will be distributed in class.
3. TEACHING PRESENTATION: TWO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SKILLS (20 points/10 points each)

two skills or concepts will be taught to a group of peers

one skill or concept will be in the aquatic area; the other will be related to the area associated with initiative games.

The student will have 15 minutes to present each skill/concept.

evaluation will correspond to:
identified skill objective(s)
age appropriateness
communication effectiveness
progression of skill hierarchy
application to all learning styles
variety of equipment and resources used
4. ALTERNATIVE ENVIRONMENT LESSON PLANS (20 points/10 points each)

Each student will demonstrate their expertise and knowledge associated with the developing of an effective lesson
plan, one for the elementary school level and the other for either junior or senior high school students.

Each plan will be over a different activity related to Alternative Environments

Each plan will include a the following types of skills: a drill utilizing one or two skills which would have already been
presented; a new skill in the progression order; a practice drill for the new skill; and a linking drill that will combine
the “Known skills(s)” with the “Twilight Zone”.

The lesson plans must be over activities that have NOT BEEN ALREADY PRESENTED IN CLASS.

The time frames for the elementary school will be 45 minutes and can be either Division 1 or 2. The time frames for
junior high school will be 70 minutes. All time frames will include dressing for the activity.

The elementary lesson plan will be done on the Alberta Curriculum template.

The junior or senior high school plan will be developed according a template uniquely designed by the student.
Evaluation of each lesson plan will include:
time frames for each part of the plan
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logical flow of progressions
age appropriateness
equipment identified
formations for drills/learning patterns shown
teaching tips
assessment techniques
overview for the next possible lesson
6. THEORY EXAMINATION (20 points)
* There will be one examination offered prior to the end of class.
7. IN-CLASS PARTICIPATION (10 points)
This is a laboratory experience: attendance is mandatory. It is expected that all students will attend on a regular basis and maintain
professional behaviors. (e.g., be on time; appropriate dress; actively participate in discussions and activities; etc.) Every absence
will result in a deduction of 2 marks, unless an appropriate and documented reason for the absence is provided. (e.g. medical,
athletic trip, conference, etc.
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