4:00-6:45 pm Mondays
Room 409, Silcox Physical Education & Health Center

Deborah A. Miller, Ph.D., CHES

3:00-4:00 M, 8:30-10:30 TR, & 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 652  Foundations of Education
EDFS 654  Human Growth & Development

A,  B+, B, C+, C, F

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

 

COURSE TEXTS:

Meeks, L.B., Heit, P., and Page, R. (2007).  Comprehensive School Health    Education: Totally Awesome Strategies for Teaching Health (5th Ed.).  Blacklick, Ohio:  McGraw-Hill 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. (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)
   11. describe the coordinated school health program. (III)
 
REQUIREMENTS:

               50% Written Examinations
               28%  Web CT Quizzes
               22%  Teaching Lesson, First Aid Certification, Critique of Internet Lesson Plan, Reflective Paper, Article Critique
                       

DESCRIPTION
OF PROJECTS:
 
1.  WebCT Quizzes:  (150 points)  Complete all 15 quizzes by their due dates.

2.  Critique of Internet Lesson Plan: (25 points) Due date:  September 18th  (III) & (VI) [AAAHE/ASHA Responsibility IV]

     Using the internet, select a health education teaching lesson which is of interest to you.  Complete a critique of the lesson
     using the evaluation instrument discussed and provided in class.  Provide a  copy of the lesson, including the web site address
     with the critique.  Provide a 1-2 page written overview of the lesson identifying its key strengths and weaknesses for the designated 
     grade level.   (Teaching lessons on physical education games/activities may NOT be used.)

3.  Lesson Plan Development:    [AAAHE/ASHA Responsibility III- IV]

                            Rough Draft Due date:  Oct. 2nd  (Bring 2 copies)                           (15 points)
                            Revised Draft of Lesson Plan:   Oct. 16th  (Bring 2 copies) 
                            Final Draft Due Date:  Oct. 30th                                                        (35 points) 
       
    Create a lesson for health instruction that can be integrated into another content area.  Indicate the South Carolina Health and Safety
    Education curriculum standard as well as the core content standard that the lesson is based on. (See WebCT course materials for
    sample lessons.) You may use an idea for a lesson off the internet, but you are expected to modify it for the grade level that you want
    to teach.  Give credit to the original author by indicating the website that you have taken the idea from, as plagiarism is
    unacceptable.  See the rubrics in WebCT for additional guidelines.

                        http://www.myscschools.com/offices/cso/health_safety/standards/index.htm

4. Individual Teaching Lesson  (50 points)  (II) & (III)    Due Date: 11/20 or 11/27         [AAAHE/ASHA Responsibility II-V]
    Each student will present his/her 15 minute, grade appropriate, interactive health lesson that has been developed through the course.
    You are responsible for posting a copy of your lesson to WebCT for your classmates to download by December 4th.  Bring all copies
     of your lesson plan with you on the day you teach and clip/staple them together.

     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 4:00-10:00  on November 13th in our classroom
     at the reduced cost of $40.00.

WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS:

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

Exam 1 will cover  Chaps. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 7 - M, Chaps. 2 & 4-P   (100 points)
Exam 2 will cover  Chaps. 6, 9, 10, 11, - M, Chaps. 3, 7, 8 -P and SC Law  (100 points)
Final Exam:  Comprehensive

    577 - 620 = A     93-100%            484 - 514 = C+ 78-82%
    546 - 576 = B+    88-92%             459 - 483 = C   74-77%
    515 - 545 = B      83-87%             below 459 = F
                                                       

CLASS EXPECTATIONS:

1. Active participation by each student is demonstrated by his/her attendance as well as oral contributions to class 
    discussions. Therefore, students must read all assignments BEFORE coming to class.
2. All assignments (written and oral) should reflect knowledge, current research in the field and its application, appropriate
    use of technology, and creativeness.
3. All written assignments should be developed on a computer using a word processing program. Work should be typed
    neatly, grammatically correct and presented on time.
4. All cell phones and other electronic devices will be turned off once you have entered the learning environment.
5. Students with special needs will meet with the professor to determine what accommodations are required to successfully
    complete the course requirements.
6. Appropriate attire will be worn at all times and cover the private areas of the body. Hats should be taken off when entering
    any building, therefore they are not allowed in class. Any behavior or attire that detracts from the academic learning
    environment may result in the student being asked to leave the room.

Required Technology:
Enrollment in this course requires you to utilize the following computer applications:

a. Internet (www)
b. WebCT via Internet
c . Word Processing

All of the above listed computer applications are available in the College of Charleston managed computer labs located in JC Long, the Library, and various other campus locations. Therefore, if you do not have reliable access to the above computer applications, you should plan to use the campus computer laboratories. It is expected that you can utilize the above listed computer applications. If you do not know how to use one or more of the above listed computer applications, please consult with a lab assistant in one of the computer labs

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.
 

TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE
 

AUGUST	TOPIC	TEXT
28 - M	Introductions & Course Overview A Nation at Risk The Comprehensive School Health Education Curriculum Introduction to WebCT	1, 4 - M
SEPTEMBER
4 - M	School Health Services    A Healthful and Safe School Environment     Healthy People 2010/CDC Guidelines Writing Measurable Objectives Assessment 101	2 - M 3 - M
11 - M	Guest Speaker:  Dr. Trisha Folds-Bennett From Darkness to Light Workshop on Sexual Abuse and Children (Materials will be provided free of charge) Due:  Critique of Internet Lesson Plan
18 - M	Family and Social Health Physical Education & Activity   Implementing an Effective Physical Education Lesson	7 - M 2, 4 -P
25 - M	**  EXAM 1  **         ([Chaps. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 7 - M], [Chaps. 2 & 4-P]) S.C. Comprehensive Health Education Act	Handout
OCTOBER
2 - M	S.C. Child Protection Act Legal Liability, Supervision & Safety Legal Case Studies  **  Rough Draft Lesson Plan Due  **  (Bring 2 copies)	Handout 7 - P
9 - M	Personal Health & Physical Activity Physical Activity & Fitness  Motor Skills     (D)	10 - M 3, 8 - P
16 - M	Mental and Emotional Health Alcohol, Tobacco & other Drugs **  Revised Draft of Lesson Plan  ** (Bring 2 copies)	9 - M
23 - M	Nutrition Guest Speaker:  Dr. Ann Kulze	6, 11 - M
30-M	**  EXAM 2  **   ([Chaps. 6, 9, 10, 11, - M] [Chaps. 3, 7, 8 -P] and SC Law **  Final Copy of Lesson Plan Due  **
NOVEMBER
6 - M	FALL BREAK - ENJOY Remember to exercise and eat healthy foods!!!
13 - M	First Aid & CPR Certification Class    (4:00-10:00) Injury Prevention and Safety	15 - M
20 - M	****  Student Teaching Lessons  **** Communicable & Chronic Diseases	12 - M
27-M	****  Student Teaching Lessons  **** HIV Education for Teachers & Children   Teaching Reflections due from 11/2 lessons
DECEMBER
4 - M	<>Physical Education in the Classroom Rainy Day Activities Teaching Reflections due from 11/27 lessons
11 - M	FINAL EXAM   4:00 - 6:45

EVALUATION & GRADING:

Exam  1                               100 pts.                                Critique of Internet Lesson Plan   25 pts.
Exam 2                                100 pts.                                Teaching Lesson                          50 pts.
Final Exam                          100 pts.                                 Reflective Paper                          20 pts.
WebCT Quizzes                  150 pts.                                 First Aid Certif.                           25 pts.
Lesson Plan Drafts                50 pts.

Total ................................  620 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 2 classes will not receive course credit and will be assigned a grade of W/F.  Students arriving 10 minutes late will be considered tardy.  Two (2) tardies equal one absence.  Any extenuating circumstances or situations will be handled individually.

HONOR CODE:   See the current edition of the Graduate Student Handbook

        As future teachers, I expect your behavior to be beyond reproach at all times.  We are experimenting with several new testing        
        formats and your honesty and integrity will also be tested in these new settings.  Remember, you are the role model for the children
        you teach.
             

SUPPLEMENTAL
READINGS:

Journal of School Health Education
Journal of Health Education
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
Journal of Eta Sigma Gamma
Research Quarterly
Strategies
Web links found on my home page
WEB links found on the School of Education WEB page
             

NCATE PORTFOLIOS:

Each candidate must develop a teaching portfolio for NCATE.  Assignments from this course should be placed in your portfolio and clearly labeled. Therefore, all assignments should be saved on a disk. You will be taught how to use Live Text in your computer course.