Lincoln Memorial University

KINE 493A

Syllabus

 

    I.      KINE 493A                 TITLE: PRACTICUM IN KINESIOLOGY                  1-3 HRS.

 

   II.      Spring 2004                 INSTRUCTOR:  Dr. Chris Jones

                                                OFFICE:   Mary Mars Gymnasium

                                                OFFICE HOURS:  TBA

 

  III.     COURSE PREREQUISITES/CO-REQUISITES/RECOMMENDED ANTECEDENTS                                PHED 420,  PHED 231,  PHED 232

 

  IV.     COURSE DESCRIPTION/COURSE GOALS

                        Student placement in a school environment or related field.  Students  examine                           functions and responsibilities along with developing and implementing learning                               experiences appropriate to the learner.  Supervision by  Physical Education                              Practicum Coordinator.  Seminars included.

 

    V.    RELATIONSHIP OF THIS COURSE TO CONTENT AREA KNOWLEDGE AND            SKILLS

                        The student will use his previous knowledge and skills obtained from

                        pre-requisite courses to prepare for hands-on learning experiences. This course                                     will improve skills that can be used in the future.

 

  VI.     TEXT

                        Handouts

 

 VII.     COURSE OBJECTIVES

                        The student will participate in the following objectives:

                                    1.         Review and discuss the competencies, skills, and methodology                                                  necessary for the Physical Education educator to succeed in a                                                    school/agency environment.

                                    2.         Log and narrate the daily activities of a Physical Education                                                                     educator in an educational setting, including organization,                                                                       planning, and implementing of learning experiences.

                                    3.         Experience a variety of teaching strategies and techniques within a

                                                maximum number of observation hours.

                                    4.         Assist the Physical Education educator or Supervisor with assigned                                            tasks appropriate.

                                    5.         Implement learning experiences in a school setting or other agency

                                                arranged by the instructor.

                                    6.         Evaluate progress of students or individual learners involved in the

                                                practicum.

 

 

 

 

 

VIII. OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT/UNITS OF INSTRUCTION

 

            Week 1 thru Week 2

                        Seminar Workshop preparing students to go out into the public school. 

            Week 3

                        Placement of student in school setting.  Introduction and observation. 

            Week 4 thru Week 5

                        Observation/Seminars

            Week 6 thru Week 12

                        Students will actually take part in teaching a physical education class with

                        the instructor.

            Week 13 thru Week 15

                        Students will continue aiding and observing

                        Seminars and discussions

                        Final Examination

 

  IX.     REQUIRED READINGS

                        Ten readings will be required containing instruction for the student in

                        physical education.

 

   X.     SUGGESTED BIBLIOGRAPHY

                        Butcher, Charles A. and Deborah A. Wuest.  Foundations of Physical Edu-

            cation and Sports.  Mosby Company.  St. Louis, Missouri, 1987. 

                        Duck, Lloyd. Teaching with Charisma. Allyn Bacon, Inc. Boston, 1981. 

                        Insley, Gerald.  Practical Guideline for the Teaching of Physical Education.

            Addison-Wesley Publishing Company.  Menio Park, California, 1983. 

                        Pangrazi, Robert P. and Paul W. Darst.  Dynamic Physical Education for

             Secondary School Students.  Macmillan Publishing Company. New York, 1985.

                        Rubin, Louis J. Artistry in Teaching.  Random House.  New York, 1985. 

                        Varner, Margaret.  Physical Education Activities Series. 

                        William C. Brown Company Publishers. Dubuque, Iowa, 1966.

 

 XI.      METHODS OF INSTRUCTION AND LEARNING

                        Case studies, observation in public school setting, panels, guest lecturers.                                               Workshops and instructional videos.

 

XII.      COURSE REQUIREMENTS/METHODS OF ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION 

                        Grading will include:

                                    Class attendance and participation 25%

                                    Project and Articles   25%

                                    Mid Term Exam    25%

                                    Final Examination    25%

 

XIII.     CLINICAL/LABORATORY/FIELD EXPERIENCES

                        Students will be assigned a Cooperating Teacher to receive practical  field                                             experience. 

 

XIV. DATE OF REVISION  Spring 2004