4:00-6:45 pm  Mondays, Room 111 Silcox Center

INSTRUCTOR:

Deborah A. Miller, Ph.D., CHES

8:30-10:30 TTH; 3:00-4:00 Mondays, and by Appointment

Room 310, Silcox Physical Education & Health Center

(843) 953-8248         OR        (843) 953-5558  (Sec)        (843) 953-6757 = Fax
millerd@cofc.edu = email       www.cofc.edu/~millerd = web address

PREREQUISITES:

EDFS 654  Human Growth & Development

A,  B+, B, C+, C, D, F

Development of physical, health, and safety education as part of the life of the elementary age child and the curriculum of the school. The relationship between organization, development, and instruction in health and physical education and activities and safety practices are explored.

Meeks, L.B., Heit, P., and Page, R. (2009).  Comprehensive School Health Education: Totally Awesome Strategies for Teaching Health (6th Ed.).      Blacklick, Ohio:  Meeks and Heit Publishing Company.

Pangrazi, R.P.  (1997). Teaching Elementary Physical Education:  A Handbook for the Classroom Teacher. Needham Heights, MA:  Allyn and  Bacon.

COURSE
OBJECTIVES:    * The appropriate Teaching and Learning Standards are indicated by the
                                   Roman Numerals *

Upon the successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

   1.    discuss the objectives for children in Healthy People 2010 and interpret its impact on education.
         (II) &  (VII)
   2.    explain the implications of the S.C. Comprehensive Health Education Act and P.L. 94-142.  (I) & (II)
   3.    explain basic legal terms associated with the teaching profession.(V) & (VII)
   4.    discuss the integration of health and physical education concepts into the school's curriculum. (I) &
          (IV)
   5.    provide a rationale for mandatory comprehensive school health education K-12.  (III)
   6.    describe typical changes in children's health needs and interests, appropriate motor skill development
          and movement education experiences. (I) & (III)
   7.    demonstrate proficiency in Standard First Aid, which includes First Aid and CPR, through current
          certification by an appropriate agency (American Red Cross, American Heart Association, Green Cross). (II)
   8.    outline a model for the comprehensive school health program and explain the three divisions:  school
          health services, school health  environment, and school health education. (V) & (VII)
   9.    demonstrate one of the following teaching strategies and identify its strengths, weaknesses, and helpful
          hints  for using it:  lecture, lecture/discussion, role play, brainstorming, buzz groups, panel discussions,
          debate, cooperative learning, problem solving/decision making, self appraisal/health inventories, student
          presentations, field trips, demonstrations, and guest speakers. (II) & (III)
   10.  provide a rationale for the inclusion of daily physical activity.(I) & (III)
 

REQUIREMENTS:

               33%  Written Examinations
               36%  Web CT Quizzes
               31%  Teaching Lesson, First Aid Certification, Lesson Plan Revision, Teaching Reflection
                        

DESCRIPTION
OF ASSIGNMENTS:
 

1.  WebCT Quizzes:  (120 points)  Complete all 12 quizzes by their due dates.  

2.  First Aid/CPR Certification  (25 points)  (II)       Due Date:  Dec. 1st
     Each student must pass the Standard First Aid/CPR course as outlined by the Green Cross, Red Cross, or the American Heart
     Association.  If you do not have current certification, then a class will be taught from 4:00-10:00pm in our classroom at the
     reduced cost of $35.00.  A Saturday class may be scheduled if students are interested.

3. Individual Teaching Lesson  (35 points)  (II) & (III)    Due Date:  Randomly selected [AAAHE/ASHA Responsibility II-V]
    Each student will teach a 20 minute lesson taken from the Meeks textbook.

4.  Reflective paper: (20 points)  Due Date:  The class immediately following the teaching lesson.
     Each student will write a 2 page reflective paper critiquing his/her lesson.  Strengths of the lesson as well as future modifications
     should be identified.  See the rubric in WebCT for additional guidelines. 

5.  Lesson Plan Revision   (30 points)  Due Date:  The class immediately following the teaching lesson.
     Each student will write 2 objectives for the lesson that s/he teaches and an appropriate assessment for each objective.

WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS:

Two written exams, weighted equally, will be administered.  Exams will be derived from information included in class notes, handouts,
web sites, and the class texts.

Exam 1 will cover (Chaps. 1-3 - M, and Ch. 2, 4 - P)   (75 points)
Exam 2 will cover ([Chaps. 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 - M] [Chaps. 3, 7, 8 - P] and CHE Act    (75 points)

    353-380 = A      93-100%       296-314 = C+ 78-82%
    334-352 = B+    88-92%         281-295 = C   74-77%
    315-333 = B      83-87%         266-280 = D   70-73%
                                                        below 266 = F
 

We will follow this outline in the order presented, although the dates are tentative and subject to change.  Note that specific textbook readings and class activities accompany each topic.  You are expected to be an active learner.  Therefore, read all material before coming to class.
 

 

SEPT	TOPIC	TEXT
1 - M	Introductions & Course Overview A Nation At Risk Introduction to WebCT  See Quizzes & "Course Materials"
8 - M	A Nation At Risk CSHE Curriculum - The NHES Writing objectives & Assessing each objective	1, 3 - M
15 - M	***  FIRST AID/CPR/AED CERTIFICATION  ***        3:30-9:30  (until everyone is certified)
22 - M	School Health Services and Healthful School Environment Physical Education & Activity   Implementing an Effective Physical Education Lesson	2 - M 2, 4 - P
29 - M	**  EXAM 1  **   (Chaps. 1-3-M; Chaps. 2, 4-P) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   S.C. Comprehensive Health Education Act    (Lecture following exam)	Handout
OCT
6 - M	Writing objectives & Assessing each objective Legal Liability, Supervision & Safety	7 - P
13 - M	***  ENJOY FALL BREAK  ***
20 - M	Motor Skills     Physical Activity & Fitness Dress for FUN and activity in the gym  - tennis shoes required   No skill required and limitations will be accommodated	3, 8 - P
27 - M	Mental and Emotional Health ** 2 Student Lessons **	5 - M
NOV
3 - M	Personal Health & Physical Activity ** 3 Student Lessons **	9 - M
10 - M	Nutrition     ** 2 Student Lessons **	8 - M
17 - M	Family and Social Health S.C. Child Protection Act ** 2 Student Lessons **	6 - M
24 - M	**  EXAM 2  Essays  **   ([Chaps. 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 - M] [Chaps. 3, 7, 8 - P] and CHE Act ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Consumer & Community Health ** 2 Student Lessons **	12 - M
DEC
1 - M	Injury Prevention and Safety ** 3 Student Lessons **	14 - M
8 - M	Communicable & Chronic Diseases ** 2 Student Lessons **	11 - M

 

EVALUATION & GRADING:

Exam  1                                          75 pts.                        WebCT Quizzes                         120 pts.
Exam 2                                           75 pts.                        Individual Teaching                     35 pts.                          
Reflective Paper                              20 pts.                       Lesson Plan Revision                   30 pts.
First Aid Certif.                               25 pts.                      
                                                                                         Total ........................................  380 pts.

MAKE-UP EXAMS:

Make-up exams are given at the discretion of the professor based upon extenuating circumstances.  Each case will be decided upon individually. If there is an emergency or you are ill the day of an exam, it is your responsibility to get in touch with me as soon as possible. According to the Graduate bulletin, it is in your best interest to contact the Graduate Dean's office and bring documentation in the case of an emergency or prolonged illness.

ATTENDANCE:

Students are expected to be in all class sessions and on time.  Class participation and attendance is imperative for students to achieve the basic objectives of the course and program.  Any student missing more than 1 class will not receive course credit and will be assigned a grade of W/F.  Any extreme circumstances or situations will be handled individually.

HONOR CODE:   See most recent edition of the Graduate Student Handbook

            The College of Charleston has an honor code that governs student behavior.  Consult the current edition of the Graduate
            Student Handbook for pertinent information.  As prospective teachers, the time to start emulating professional behavior is now.
            Prepare for the “spotlight” and expectancies placed upon those involved with the development of our nation’s youth.  Many in the
            community feel that teachers must be positive role models.
 

SUPPLEMENTAL
READINGS:

            Journal of School Health Education
            Journal of Health Education
            Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
            Journal of Eta Sigma Gamma
            Web links found on my home page
            WEB links found on the School of Education WEB page
            Additional WEB links will be addressed in class