PHYSICAL EDUCATION The undergraduate teacher preparation curriculum is a combination of courses in teaching methodology and the human performance sciences (i.e. anatomy, kinesiology, exercise physiology, & motor learning). Professional and technical instruction is given in teaching and coaching the various sports, and activities, that are commonly taught in public schools with the addition of appropriate theoretical academic background. Howard University's physical education program provides students with the opportunity to study the teaching of human movement. Students learn how to develop the age-appropriate educational movement activities in the areas of fitness and skill development, games, and sport. Students will develop teaching strategies that will allow them to meet the needs of the whole student from a psychomotor, cognitive and affective domain perspective. Through the infusion of University General Education Requirements, the sciences, and core courses in physical education, students become competent teachers in physical education for elementary and secondary schools. The sequence of courses are designed to provide the student with skills and leadership experience needed to direct a balanced program of physical education classes, intramural and extramural activity programs. |