Integrating Physical Best into the University PETE Program Suzan F. Ayers HPER Department Western Michigan University Mary Jo Sariscsany Department of Kinesiology California State University, Northridge

Certification Through Undergraduate Coursework  Single course at WMU  HPER 2510 (aerobic conditioning, aka, h-r f’ness)  Combination of several courses at WVU  PET 349 (theory, fitness testing, elem. activities)  PET 451 (fitness score management, sec. activities)  EXPH 365 (exercise physiology)

Undergraduate Courses  HPER 2150: Aerobic Conditioning (1 credit)  Optional course for PETE students  Health-related fitness education cornerstone of course  Syllabus Syllabus

Undergraduate Courses  PET 349: Fitness Education (2 credits)  Required for all PETE students  Health-related fitness education cornerstone of course  Syllabus Syllabus  Case study assignment Case study assignment Case study assignment  PET 451: Secondary Fitness Lab (1 credit)  Required for all PETE students  Logical continuation of 349 & practical applications  Syllabus Syllabus  Peer teaching assignment Peer teaching assignment Peer teaching assignment

Benefits of Physical Best in the Undergraduate PETE Program  Explicit concepts-based curricular planning  General and content-specific goal setting pedagogy implementation  Explicit standards based focus  Integration of pedagogy courses across program

 Employment enhancement  Activity as tools for concept learning  Integration of science courses across program  Integration of technology: HR, Ped, PP, Digital Video Cap. & Edit, Dig. Cameras

Graduate Courses  HPER 6480: H-R Fitness for the Practitioner  Opportunity to provide practitioners with basic health-related fitness instruction  Syllabus Syllabus  Plan of Action scoring guide Plan of Action scoring guide Plan of Action scoring guide  PET 691C: Theory of Fitness Education  Required for all PETE graduate students  Opportunity to provide practitioners with health-related fitness theory and some basic instructional skills  Syllabus Syllabus

KIN 335 Health Related Fitness for K-12 PE

Fall 2006 Northridge Academy High School 9 & 10 th graders Field Experience Applying PB Activities: Health Related Concepts, Assessment, Integration, Motivation, & FITT Principles

Key Components  Lab component with High School Students  Physical Specialist Certification upon completion of the class  Computer Lab specifically designed for instructional development and includes Fitnessgram/Activitygram programs  Application of Heart Rate Monitors and Pedometers  Linked with Assessment and Technology Class (Rubrics, MVPA Assessments, FitnessGram/ActivityGram)