Standard 1

Standard 1: Scientific and Theoretical Knowledge

Physical education teacher candidates know and apply discipline-specific scientific and theoretical concepts critical to the development of physically educated individuals.

Element:

1.3   Describe and apply motor development theory and principles related to skillful movement, physical activity, and fitness.

Artifact 1: Kicking and Locomotor Lab

Artifact 2: Catching and Fundamental Skill Lab

Artifact 3: Volleying Lab

Dryden Elementary School,  Dryden NY

Reflection:

These artifacts were used in my Motor Development EDU 201 course to approach such concepts as communication between students and instructor, task organization, developing a comprehensive understanding of between-task variations and recognizing and applying Gallahue’s stages of motor development in respect to the Fundamental Movement Phases. I had the pleasure of assisting with an after school program for children in grades K-6th at Dryden Elementary School. As the weeks progressed I began to see my understanding of motor development evolving and assisting in my ability to help children. I realized some important things. In order to be an effective Physical Education instructor full communication between learners and teachers is essential. An instructor must be able to gain and maintain the interest and attention of students to correctly deliver both visual and verbal instructions. Add, It is through effective communication that an instructor can focus on developing an appropriate progression that stimulates fundamental skill development through various diverse activities. As an instructor, you must  effectively communicates tasks,and then a learner be challenged accordingly and assessed to further their skill development and execution.