KINE 3481U – Physical Activity Pedagogy for Children and Youth

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to select pedagogical principles and practical experience in the promotion of physical literacy for children and youth. This course will focus on the establishment of optimal physical activity learning environments. The course will commence with an overview of physical literacy theories and contemporary issues in the promotion of physical activity for children and youth. Students will learn to manage children and youth in physical activity settings while reducing risk and optimizing opportunities to foster physical literacy. Students will become acquainted with the promotion of unstructured play and structured activity. Modification of games and activity for the enjoyment and inclusion of young people with all abilities will be discussed. Opportunities will be provided for the observation and application of these principles and practices in a lab and/or field-based setting.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 2
Laboratory hours: 1
Prerequisite(s): 24 credit hours
Experiential learning: Yes