PHED 2200 - Health and Movement Education for the Early Childhood Classroom

Hours: 3
The role of the early childhood educator (preK-5) in providing developmentally appropriate health and movement content and activities for young children. Teacher Candidates will learn to recognize the developmental levels of fundamental motor skills important to the present and future movement abilities of young children and begin to develop the ability to create, select and evaluate developmentally and functionally appropriate health and movement materials, methods, equipment, and environments. Emphasis is placed on integrating movement and health activities across the curriculum and throughout the school day as well as on integrating school, family, and community resources to insure opportunities to develop sound health and movement programs for young children. Includes an off-campus field experience.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1600, or permission of instructor.
Notes: This course has an additional fee.

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PHED 2200 - Health and Movement Education for the Early Childhood Classroom