EDE 4220 - Integrated Health and Recreation

2 credits
Prerequisites: Admission into the Bachelor of Science in Education program or special permission from the Dean of the School of Education; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
This course is designed to help the teacher candidate gain the knowledge and competencies necessary to become an effective teacher and leader in the areas of elementary school integrated health and recreation. It develops the theoretical bases for health and recreation learning and teaching; illustrates and applies models for integrating elementary teaching; and provides practical experience in curriculum, instruction, and assessment. This course addresses specific subject standards, K-6 competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the disciplines and requirements for teacher certification.