FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: None Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the relationship between the major educational philosophies and their application to physical education, and the development of physical education through a historical perspective. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Explain the goals and objectives of physical education and the characteristics of a quality physical education program, and illustrate the application of standards to physical education instruction. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Demonstrate movement concepts, locomotor skills, nonlocomotor skills, manipulative skills, and rhythmic activities. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Analyze the causes of and solutions for the sustainability challenge of addressing social health issues through physical education. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Apply sustainability principles and/or frameworks to addressing the challenge of teaching an educational movement theme. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the relationship between the major educational philosophies and their application to physical education, and the development of physical education through a historical perspective. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Explain the goals and objectives of physical education and the characteristics of a quality physical education program, and illustrate the application of standards to physical education instruction. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Demonstrate movement concepts, locomotor skills, nonlocomotor skills, manipulative skills, and rhythmic activities. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Analyze the causes of and solutions for the sustainability challenge of addressing social health issues through physical education. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Apply sustainability principles and/or frameworks to addressing the challenge of teaching an educational movement theme. Audience: Undergraduate