Welcome to EDEL 321 Introduction to PE Curriculum

Welcome to EDEL 321 Introduction to PE Curriculum & Instruction Dr. G. J. Fishburne & Colin Saby

Chapter 1 Foundations of Physical Education WHY TEACH PE? Health of Our Children Your Experiences Developmental PE Course Outline & Expectations Dr. G. Fishburne & Colin Saby 2

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Why Teach PE? Dr. G. Fishburne & Colin Saby 5

Why Teach PE? PE has much to contribute to children’s overall education: -Physical Fitness & Well-being -Physical Growth & Development -Mastery of Skills -Promotes an Active Lifestyle -Enjoyment of Life through Play Dr. G. Fishburne & Colin Saby 6

Why Teach PE? PE has much to contribute to children’s overall education: -Personal & Social Development -Positive Self-Image -Creativity -Academic Success Dr. G. Fishburne & Colin Saby 7

The Importance of PE The State of Our Children’s Health Your Perceptions? Dr. G. Fishburne & Colin Saby 8

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Children’s Physical Activity Level: GRADE: D - Less than half of Canadian children are physically active enough to enjoy healthy growth & development. CANADA’S REPORT CARD ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH Dr. G. Fishburne & Colin Saby 10

Children’s Physical Activity Level: GRADE: D - Most Canadian children are not moderately active (e. g. , walking) or vigorously active (e. g. , running, climbing, swimming) for the recommended 90 minutes each day. CANADA’S REPORT CARD ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH Dr. G. Fishburne & Colin Saby 11

The Evidence Trends In Obesity in Canada, 1981 -1996 Tremblay, Katzmarzyk & Willms. Int J Obes 2002; 26: 538 -543. Dr. G. Fishburne & Colin Saby 12

Physical Inactivity Statistics * l 63% of children not active enough for optimal growth l Adolescents less active than children 2 -12 years old l Decline in activity with age and gender (girls at 14 -15 yrs vs boys 16 -17 yrs) l Girls less active than boys: * Physical Activity Monitor 1999. CFLRI Dr. G. Fishburne & Colin Saby 13

Inactivity Crisis l Canadian children today are the most inactive generation yet. l Diminishing physical activity levels are cause for alarm. Lynn Roblin - University of Guelph - April 2005 Dr. G. Fishburne & Colin Saby 14

Why? l Why are so many children so inactive today? Dr. G. Fishburne & Colin Saby 15

What is Physical Education? Sharing your stories Think, Pair, Share Activity Dr. G. Fishburne & Colin Saby 16

Think, Pair, Share 1. THINK (Actually Draw) Take a couple of mins to capture your ideas independently 2. PAIR Pair up with a partner & discuss your thoughts 3. SHARE Share a summary of your discussion with the whole group Dr. G. Fishburne & Colin Saby 17

What is Physical Education? Developmentally Appropriate PE Dr. G. Fishburne & Colin Saby 18

Developmentally Appropriate PE 1. Based on an understanding of children’s physical, social, & mental development For example -Children develop in a fairly orderly sequence Teaching Implications: Progressions from SIMPLE to COMPLEX Dr. G. Fishburne & Colin Saby 19

Developmentally Appropriate PE 2. Based on the strengths & needs of EACH child. PE is responsive to individual differences Teaching Implications: We must provide variety. HOW? Dr. G. Fishburne & Colin Saby 20

Developmentally Appropriate PE 3. Elementary School is a SENSITIVE TIME for physical growth & learning of skills. PE recognizes that motor skills are more easily & efficiently acquired at this age. (Gallahue 1995) Teaching Implications: Provide a lot of time for practicing skills. Dr. G. Fishburne & Colin Saby 21

Developmentally Appropriate PE Is about providing an environment that is conducive to learning. Ensuring children develop the (KSAs) Knowledge Skills Attitudes For participating in active healthy living. Dr. G. Fishburne & Colin Saby 22

My Job To help you become a better TEACHER …NOT a better athlete. Dr. G. Fishburne & Colin Saby 23

Review The Benefits of Physical Education Health Status of Our Students Developmental Physical Education QUESTIONS? Dr. G. Fishburne & Colin Saby 24

Next Brief History of PE Trends in PE The Alberta Curriculum 25