Physical Education Teaching
Points of Pride
- Updated Curriculum for total K-12 program in 2003-2004
- Hosted Northwest District WAHPERD workshop in spring of 2003 and 2004 and collaborated with NWEA to host a physical education workshop in Fall 2004
- Students have the opportunity to gain additional certification as a Physical Best specialist
- Committee established to review ECA applicants' competencies. Student interviews are a key component to the process.
- Physical Education faculty have worked closely with Career Services personnel to develop an integrated model for professional development in which students learn to research career options, establish networks, enhance personal qualifications, conduct a job search, write cover letters/resumes, prepare for job interviews and develop a plan for continued education.
- Student membership in WAHPERD has continued to increase.
- All physical education emphasis course syllabi were revised and updated in Fall 2003. Many but not all handouts indicate papers and projects that can be used as evidence of attainment of the goals of the baccalaureate, Department of Kinesiology goals, and Wisconsin Teacher Standards.
- Quarterly advising newsletters to all Physical Education Teacher Preparation students.
- A new program was successfully launched spring semester that partners home schooled and alternative schooled students aged 5-12 with our physical education program. The program is directed by Dr. Jeff Lindauer , and lead by undergraduate students majoring in Physical Education. This is a win-win activity where our students receive valuable teaching experience and the home school students get a quality physical education experience that is unavailable to the home school population.
