Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children, (2016) Robert Pangrazi and Aaron Beighle, Benjamin Cummings Publ./Pearson.  ISBN#978-0-321-93495-6 (Edition 18)

This course is designed for students majoring in both elementary education and physical education programs. Students will be exposed to the scientific methods and principles of teaching fundamental skills, sports, and games for the elementary school physical education program. Students will study and develop knowledge, understanding participation and application in teaching motor skills in the primary grades (K-9).

Upon successful completion of the course, each participant should be able to:

1. Define physical education and its role in the elementary school experience. (CMU 4B) (DESE 1C1)
2. Knowledge of history and philosophical issues related to elementary physical education. (CMU 1A)
3. Identify essential components of a quality physical education program.
4. Knowledge of conditioning practices and principles; frequency, intensity, duration effects of training. (DESE 2C3)
5. Design activities to improve fundamental movement skills (locomotor, non-locomotor, manipulative) and movement concepts; personal fitness and wellness concepts. (DESE 2C1)
6. Identify characteristics of a quality lesson plan. (CMU1C) (DESE 1C2)
7. Design developmental, individual, dual, and team activities (DESE 4C3)
8. Knowledge of developmental games, including outdoor activities and non-competitive physical activities. (DESE 4C3)
9. Know how to teach for the promotion of diversity in physical education classes. (CMU 5C)(DESE 3C2, 6C2)
10. Describe the role of the teacher as it pertains to managing children in a physical education setting. (DESE 5C1, 5C2)
11. Design various types of rhythmic and dance activities.
12. Competency in of safety, injury prevention, and emergency procedures, supervision and liability.
13. Demonstrate effective and age appropriate communication techniques while teaching elementary activities.
    1. (CMU 4A, 4B) (DESE 6C1)