Fayette County Board of Education August 2002- May 2003 Teacher Taught Health and Physical Education courses for grades K-5 at Booker T. Washington Elementary School.
Exercise Physiology - A systematic approach to the study of the physiology of the human body as it relates to Physical Education and sport. The purpose of the course will include a comprehensive study of the muscular, skeletal, and cardiovascular system and the relationship of those systems to Physical Education and sport.
Anatomy and Physiology - This course is designed to expose physical education majors to the muscular, skeletal, circulatory, and respiratory systems of the body and the relationship of those systems to physical education and sport.
Body Conditioning - Designed to help the student understand the basis of physical fitness and develop a systematic program of exercise.
Psychology of Sport - The purpose of the course is to introduce the student to key concepts of psychology and sociology of sport and enable them to develop the psychological skills needed to become effective professionals in the field of Exercise and Sport Science.
Foundations of Health Education - The course will focus on studying the foundations and principles of health education and health promotion, including physical, mental, social, emotional and environmental aspects of health education.
Organization and Administration of Sport - Introduces the student to the principles, organization, and administration of school health, physical education, and intramural and interscholastic sports programs.
Personal Health 1- An introduction to the beneficial effects of a positive healthy life style and methods to implement and live such a life style
Personal Health 2 - Emphasis placed on the application of content relevant to health behaviors associated with the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, human sexuality, marriage and the family environment.
CPR and First Aid - Designed to prepare students to provide immediate and temporary care in emergency situations, including accidents or sudden illnesses.
Test and Measurements - The theory of measurement and statistical techniques. Includes construction of tests and the measuring of physical fitness and motor performances.
Adaptive Physical Education – Designed to familiarize students with conditions that limit individual participation in physical activity.
Teaching Health and Physical Education in Elementary Schools- Designed to provide the prospective teacher with an opportunity to implement effective instructional programs. The focus of the course will include lead-up games and a variety of low organized activities, as well as health and nutrition for young children.
Health and Physical Education Teaching Methods - This course is designed to provide the prospective teacher with tools to implement effective instructional programs. The course fill focus on content, instructional methods, and assessment procedures of Health and Physical Education P-12.