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Overview of the various curricula and pedagogical applications to teaching of health related fitness and nutrition concepts. Applications are made both to elementary and secondary schools. Physical Best certification included as one of the course requirements.

• Scholarship – Know and apply health related fitness concepts to the school setting; P-12.• Reflective Practice – Through a reflective journal, identify strengths and weaknesses in the peer teaching assignment of a fitness activity/concept as well as the Fitnessgram presentation and eating/PA logs.• Social Justice – Relate to and be tolerant of children with various differences, especially physical development such as obesity and low fitness physical activity levels.• Inclusive Community – Demonstrate the role of physical education in connecting parents and the community to the comprehensive team approach in Physical Education.• Wellness – Know the components of total wellness, and how it is integrated within a quality program of Physical Education.• Creativity – Demonstrate the ability to re-design games, exercises, and related activities to enhance physical activity levels in Physical Education as well as at home and in the community.

*The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.