PE 374 Methods of Teaching Health-Related Fitness

Introduces the physical education teacher candidate to the philosophy, concepts and practice of teaching developmentally appropriate health-related fitness for PK-12 public school children. The emphasis is on how to develop the attitude, knowledge and skills that will result in a lifetime of healthy physical activity choices. The focus is on cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, nutrition and body composition.  CT law requires fingerprinting and a criminal background check for the field experiences in this class. Fingerprinting must be completed prior to the beginning of class.