Foundations of Health and Physical Education (PHED200)

This course is designed to provide HPE students with an overview of the field of health and physical education. Topics include, but not limited to, health promotion and behavioral changes, human wellness, careers in health and physical education, knowledge and skills essential to the development of health and physical education literacy, testing and evaluation of changes, and health promotion models. Emphasis is placed upon career opportunities in this multi-faceted profession as well.

Credit Hours : 3

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Apply different health promotion models in enhancing human well-being in different societies.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of theoretical knowledge of health and physical education.
3. Examine career opportunities and professional growth in health and sport industry.
4. Examine the role of behavioral changes on one's overall physical activity level and health.

Physical Fitness and Wellness (PHED201)

This course aims at introducing students to the basic concepts of health and physical education. It covers topics such as health, physical fitness, nutrition, healthy lifestyle, diseases, and drug uses. It also enables students to apply those concepts of personal health in ways that are complementary to each other in various learning settings.

Credit Hours : 3

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Identify the main components of good health
2. Differentiate between various effects of drug use on human body
3. Identify the influences of physical exercise and healthy lifestyle in preventing hypokinetic diseases
4. Explain the role of nutrition and energy needs
5. Differentiate between the principles, components and assessment methods of physical fitness with the aid of technology

Invasion Games (PHED202)

This lab-based, hands-on course introduces HPE students to the fundamentals of selected invasion games, focusing on skill development, teaching strategies, and game knowledge. Students will actively engage in practice sessions that emphasize skill progressions, offensive and defensive tactics, officiating, and authentic assessment. The course aims to help students gain proficiency in the techniques of various invasion games and model best teaching practices, preparing them to teach and lead these games effectively in educational settings.

Credit Hours : 2

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Demonstrate fundamental skills, techniques, and tactics required in selected team games
2. Design and organize simple defensive and offensive strategies in game situations
3. Apply the rules and regulations of selected team games in practice and competition settings
4. Analyze team performance in selected games through field observations and provide constructive feedback
5. Implement effective teaching methods for instructing team games, including drills and strategy development

Swimming (PHED203)

This course introduces the fundamental principles and techniques of swimming, focusing on mastering key strokes such as freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke. Students will engage in lab-based, hands-on sessions that emphasize practical skill development in the water. Core components include rhythmic breathing, water safety skills (such as floating, treading water, and safe entry/exit methods), and the understanding of aquatic mechanics. Through direct, in-water instruction and guided practice, students will develop both confidence and competency in swimming techniques. By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundation in swimming and essential water safety practices, making it an ideal starting point for beginners or those looking to improve their aquatic skills.

Credit Hours : 2

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Demonstrate fundamental swimming skills and accurately apply official swimming rules.
2. Perform a range of swimming strokes, including front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, and butterfly, with correct technique.
3. Apply proper mechanics to execute essential swimming strokes and movement patterns effectively.
4. Utilize various swimming equipment and facilities responsibly and appropriately within practice settings.
5. Analyze swimming stroke techniques performed by peers and provide constructive feedback based on observation and performance principles.
6. Demonstrate practical water safety and basic lifesaving techniques in aquatic environments.
7. Explain and apply key mechanical and biomechanical concepts related to aquatic movement and swimming performance.

Human Anatomy and Physiology (PHED204)

This is a lecture/lab course with hands-on learning. While lectures introduce the basic structure and function of key human body systems—including the skeletal, muscular, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, and nervous systems—the emphasis is on active, practical engagement. In the lab portion, students will engage in physical activities, body movement analysis, fitness testing, and the use of anatomical models to explore how these systems function during exercise.

Credit Hours : 4

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Analyze cell structures and fundamental concepts in anatomy and physiology to explain their roles in human body function.
2. Analyze the structures of the major body systems and their interrelationships within the human body.
3. Evaluate the functions of the major body systems and their contributions to overall human performance and health
4. Evaluate the interactions of physiological systems in response to physical activity and environmental factors.
5. Demonstrate the anatomy and physiological responses of the human body in a holistic context through analysis and application.

Adapted Physical Education (PHED205)

This hands-on course is designed to provide an understanding of the methods and practices in teaching physical education to individuals with a variety of disabilities. It is designed to equip future educators with the knowledge and strategies to create inclusive physical education environments.

Credit Hours : 3

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Describe the field of adapted physical education
2. Plan and implement appropriate and safe sessions in order demonstrate an understanding of teaching APE principles for children with various disabilities
3. Design and modify sports settings to meet the needs of individual with a disability
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical and practical knowledge of inclusion for all abilities
5. Analyze and plan effective teaching methods in a variety of settings

School and Community Health (PHED206)

This course is designed to introduce fundamental issues related to school and community health. Topics include, but not limited to, environmental influences, health policy, health care system, and students’ unhealthy risk behaviors.

Credit Hours : 3

Prerequisites

• PHED200

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Apply school health principles to develop a set of policy and program recommendations that addresses various specific public health problems
2. Apply Skills Necessary To Make Critical Decisions Regarding Health-Related Issues
3. Describe The Role Of Schools And Their Mission, Policies, And Intervention Strategies In Promoting Health And Preventing Diseases Among School Community
4. Evaluate How Each School Health Program Component Contributes To The Social, Health, And Academic Outcomes Of Students, Schools, Families, And Communities Using Both Current Literature And In-School Observations
5. Understand The Relationship Of School Health Programs And Their Social, Health, And Academic Benefits To Schools, Families, And Communities

Exercise Physiology (PHED207)

This is a lecture/lab course designed to study the human body under the influence of exercise. The lecture part is developed to provide a comprehensive understanding of body's physiological responses and adaptations to various types of exercises and training conditions. The lab part is designed to allow students to examine the human body under the influence of exercise.

Credit Hours : 3

Prerequisites

• PHED204

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Apply physiology concepts to exercise and physical activity
2. Apply testing methods appropriate to administer fitness assessments
3. Communicate effectively with students on appropriate exercise issues
4. Understand and explain the general physiological responses and adaptations that occur in the human body under physical exercise
5. Understand the role of nutrition in influencing physical exercise

Motor Learning (PHED208)

This is an introductory course in motor learning and development. Emphasis is placed on utilizing basic knowledge of the human development and motor learning processes for more effective understanding as to why and how children and adults learn and perform motor skills.

Credit Hours : 3

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Demonstrate knowledge of human motor learning and development
2. Describe the role of memory and attentional processes that influence motor skill acquisition
3. Design and develop appropriate techniques to practice a motor skill
4. Develop and design conducive learning environments that help student learn motor skills
5. Explain the different types of feedback to enhance motor learning
6. Observe and examine stages related to motor skill acquisition

Track and Field (PHED209)

This course aims at introducing the skills and training concepts of track and field. Candidates will learn the mechanics of track and field events (sprints, relays, hurdles, distance, long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault, shot put, and discus). Candidates are expected to achieve an intermediate level of skill in the events. Conditioning and rules will also be covered.

Credit Hours : 2

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Apply various running event techniques and skills
2. Assess peer-performance in selected track and field sports
3. Become familiar with the appropriate use of tools in track and field
4. Demonstrate an understanding of rules, regulations, basic mechanics, and training methods in track and field sports
5. Design and develop strategies to enhance performance

Health and Movement (PHED211)

This course introduces students to the concepts of movement education, with a focus on its domains and applications in early childhood education. Students will learn to develop and enhance gross motor, fine motor, and fundamental movement skills while prioritizing personal health and safety. Key topics include locomotor, non-locomotor, and object control skills and the importance of regular physical activity for promoting health. The course will also emphasize the role of family and community involvement, along with addressing the needs of children with special requirements in movement activities. Throughout the course, students will gain practical knowledge for applying these concepts in various learning environments to improve fundamental movement skills in early childhood.

Credit Hours : 3

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Describe the foundational principles and applications of health and movement in early childhood.
2. Recognize the role of fundamental movement skills for health in early childhood.
3. Describe typical growth and development stages in early childhood.
4. Identify health and safety considerations for early childhood.
5. Explain methods to enhance fundamental movement skills and physical activity in early childhood.

Physical Fitness Conditioning (PHED302)

This lab-based course is designed to help candidates develop and assess overall physical fitness through hands-on application of training principles, including cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and muscular endurance. Students will actively participate in workout sessions and aerobic exercises, and will be required to design, implement, and evaluate personalized fitness plans. In addition to practical activities, the course includes lectures and discussions aimed at equipping candidates with the knowledge to plan, motivate, and assess school-aged students’ physical fitness. Emphasis is also placed on promoting a positive attitude toward physical activity and healthy living.

Credit Hours : 3

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Demonstrate knowledge of physical fitness training principles through practical application and classroom activities.
2. Utilize technology tools to monitor, track, and enhance exercise performance.
3. Apply training principles effectively across various exercise environments and workout types.
4. Implement a variety of structured workout plans targeting different components of physical fitness.
5. Evaluate physical fitness levels using standardized assessment tools and fitness testing protocols.
6. Design and develop personalized physical exercise programs based on individual assessment results and fitness goals.

Health and Physical Education Curriculum (PHED305)

This course is designed to provide an in-depth review of a variety of traditional and contemporary curricular models for health and physical education. Students will study topics related to philosophical perspectives in various types of programs. Additional emphasis will also be given to designing and producing an elementary, junior/middle, or secondary curricula for the future and the evaluation model which could be utilized to assess its effectiveness.

Credit Hours : 3

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Analyze and evaluate various national and international health/physical education curriculum models
2. Demonstrate knowledge of various health and physical education curricula
3. Develop health/physical education curricula appropriate for different school levels
4. Differentiate between conceptually-based curriculum and activity-based curriculum
5. Examine health/physical education standards and incorporate them in developing health/physical education curriculum

Personal Health and Wellness (PHED306)

This hands-on course is designed to expose HPE students to various aspects of school students’ personal health and wellness. Topics will include, but are not limited to: school students’ eating habits, physical fitness, weight management, disease prevention, substance use and abuse. HPE Students will engage in hands-on activities that will enable them to teach school students how to adopt a healthy lifestyle. HPE students will develop health and physical exercise lesson and unit plans to school students, participate in teaching lesson plans through microteaching to classmates and critique lesson plans, apply lesson plans to school children in a school environment, assess school students’ unhealthy living habits and apply techniques to modify unhealthy living habits, design physical exercise programs for school students to develop and maintain physical fitness, and prepare diet plans using weight management techniques.

Credit Hours : 3

Prerequisites

• PHED302

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Apply lesson plans to school students in real school settings
2. Assess risk health factors related to school settings
3. Demonstrate knowledge of developing disease prevention strategies
4. Develop lesson and unit plans that focus on enhancing school students' health and physical exercise participation
5. Prepare diet plans based on weight management techniques that would enable school students to maintain healthy body weight
6. Teach lesson plans through microteaching to their classmates and critique their lesson plans

CPR and First Aid (PHED308)

This is a lecture/lab course. The lecture part is developed to provide an understanding of the nature and cause of injuries related to the physical activities of children and athletes. Emphasis will be placed on common injury prevention, care, recognition, and management with focus on hands-on skills. The lab part is hands-on where students are expected to handle various injuries commonly found in physical activity settings.

Credit Hours : 3

Prerequisites

• PHED204

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Demonstrate knowledge of injuries and emergency situations common in HPE settings
2. Assume initiation of emergency medical system
3. Apply initial response to athletic injuries common in HPE settings
4. Develop knowledge and demonstrate methods of self-protection
5. Analyze types of injury and apply life-saving and life sustaining skills i.e., rescue breathing, management of choking victims, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid, and automated external defibrillator

Individual and Dual Sports (PHED309)

This lab-based course introduces the skills and training concepts of individual and dual sports. Candidates will learn the mechanics and techniques of activities such as walking and running, weight training, badminton, table tennis, tennis, and archery. Candidates are expected to reach an intermediate level of proficiency in these sports. The course also emphasizes physical fitness, with regular assessments in muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness. Conditioning, rules, and performance improvement will be key components. Practice outside of class time may be necessary to meet performance standards.

Credit Hours : 2

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Describe the history, rules, and terminology associated with selected individual sports.
2. Perform fundamental skills, techniques, and tactics essential to selected individual sports.
3. Design and implement simple offensive and defensive strategies in game scenarios.
4. Apply official rules and regulations during participation in individual sports.
5. Analyze and assess personal performance to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
6. Evaluate team and peer performance based on skill execution and strategic play.
7. Demonstrate effective instructional strategies for teaching selected individual sports.

Health and PE Teaching Methods for Elementary Education (PHED310)

This course aims at educating candidates with the methods of teaching health and physical education at the elementary education level including writing goals, objectives, lesson plans, self-evaluation of teaching, teaching and learning styles, skill analysis, and classroom management theories and practices. It requires candidates to conduct both clinical observations and clinical teaching experiences.

Credit Hours : 3

Prerequisites

• PHED200

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Apply a variety of teaching methods effectively and with confidence
2. Apply a variety of techniques to analyze skills and cognitive performances of different elementary HPE settings
3. Demonstrate effective classroom management procedures and effective discipline techniques for elementary school HPE students
4. Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use technologies in HPE
5. Differentiate between teaching and learning styles
6. Observe, reflect on, and critique teaching behaviors of peers and cooperating teachers
7. Write goals/objectives and design HPE unit/lesson plans that are educationally sound and developmentally appropriate for elementary school students

Evaluation and Assessment in Health and Physical Education (PHED312)

This course is designed to introduce candidates to the construction, administration, and analysis of skills tests, of performance rubrics and of health and fitness assessments. Students apply descriptive and inferential statistical procedures in health and exercise settings.

Credit Hours : 3

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Apply descriptive and inferential statistics to evaluate performance, provide feedback, and communicate learner progress
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationships among goals, objectives, tests, measurement, and evaluation
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the use of norm-referenced and criterion-referenced tests in sport settings
4. Design and construct assessment tests that are developmentally appropriate to measure student abilities
5. Differentiate between motor-fitness and health-fitness batteries
6. Exam the reliability and validity of cognitive, affective, and motor performance assessment tools used in school settings
7. Use common technology applications in measurement of health and physical education performance

Sports Biomechanics (PHED314)

This is a lecture/lab course. The lecture part aims at introducing the investigation and application of mechanical principles to the study of human motion and the motion of sport objects. Health and Physical Education students will learn systematic approaches for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of the human body as it engages in motor activities. The lab part is hands-on where students will work collaboratively and are required to use technology and software programs to analyze, measure and apply mechanical principles to study human movement.

Credit Hours : 3

Prerequisites

• PHED204

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Understand the physical laws of motion to analyze human motion and performance in exercise settings
2. Recognize the relationship between mechanical properties and anatomical functions
3. Demonstrate how biomechanical principles are applied to study human activities
4. Apply biomechanical principles in the teaching of PE to school children

Child and Health Development (PHED315)

This course aims at presenting scientific basis for sports nutrition with emphasis on basic nutritional concepts, energy expenditure during resistance and endurance exercise, diet during training, timing and composition of the pre- and post- competition meals, use of food supplements and ergogenic aids, and the special needs of various athletic groups

Credit Hours : 3

Prerequisites

• PHED207

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Acquire effective skills and appropriate techniques used in school health education classes/practices
2. Apply developmental theory and research methods to a discussion of children's well-being
3. Critically evaluate major determinants of health and development during childhood
4. Describe the critical domains of health and development during early and middle childhood

Sport Management (PHED400)

This course is designed to introduce the principles and foundations of sport management and application in sport industries. Issues discussed include core management principles, ethics, industry structure, growth trends, and contemporary problems and issues.

Credit Hours : 3

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Analyze and assess initiatives and emerging growth trends in the sport as a whole
2. Analyze sport organizations' finance and resources
3. Demonstrate an understanding of common principles of sport management; sport leadership; sport operations management; event and venue management; and sport governance
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and management of school sport facilities
5. Demonstrate understanding of moral and ethical implications of sport policy and strategies

Health and PE Teaching Methods for Secondary Education (PHED401)

This hands-on course aims to equip candidates with effective methods for teaching health and physical education at the secondary education level. Emphasis will be placed on developing clear goals and objectives, writing detailed lesson plans, and conducting self-evaluations of teaching performance. Students will explore various teaching and learning styles, skill analysis techniques, and classroom management theories.

Credit Hours : 3

Prerequisites

• PHED310

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Write goals/objectives and design HPE unit/lesson plans that are educationally sound and developmentally appropriate for secondary school students
2. Apply a variety of techniques to analyze skills and cognitive performances of different secondary school HPE settings
3. Apply a variety of teaching methods effectively and with confidence
4. Observe, reflect on, and critique teaching behaviors of peers and cooperating teachers
5. Describe and demonstrate effective classroom management procedures and effective discipline techniques for secondary school HPE students

Exercise Psychology (PHED402)

This lab-based, hands-on course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the social and psychological factors related to exercise participation. Main topics include exercise and psychological well-being; personality; body image and self-presentational concerns; theories of motivation; self-perceptions; motivational factors; stress management; and psychological methods for enhancing personal development and physical performance. HPE Students will engage in hands-on activities that will enable them to teach school students various psychological theories and constructs that affect exercise participation and adherence that include developing lesson plans, teaching lesson plans through microteaching to classmates and critiquing lesson plans, and applying lesson plans to school children in a school environment. Course content will be taught through a combination of lectures, group discussions and activities, presentations, videos, and project-based projects.

Credit Hours : 3

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Apply various psychological theories and constructs that affect exercise participation and adherence
2. Teach lesson plans that show the influence of psychological factors on exercise participation through microteaching to classmates and critique lesson plans
3. Investigate the role of exercise environments and social influence on exercise participation
4. Apply psychological techniques and skills to enhance exercise participation
5. Analyze the influence of personality traits on exercise adherence and participation

Sport Sociology (PHED403)

This course focuses on athletics and sport development and its role in society. Topics such as the role of sport in the context of health, leisure, social inclusion and exclusion, professionalization, marketing, culture, and media will be addressed.

Credit Hours : 3

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Apply social theories and knowledge to understand and analyze social issues related to sports
2. Demonstrate an understanding of social processes such as conflict, socialization, competition, and social change and their impacts on sports
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationships between social organizations, influential figures, and professional sport organizations that exist within sport settings
4. Research how sport and media influence how people perceive their bodies, gender, social class, and disability

Techniques of Coaching (PHED404)

This course is designed to introduce the various coaching styles and techniques, influences of fitness, motivational factors, injuries, sports psychology and the role of the coach. The course will be of interest to physical education teachers and any sports man or woman interested in coaching styles and techniques.

Credit Hours : 3

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Demonstrate competent skills in officiating selected sports
2. Demonstrate how to correctly execute required skills and techniques of coaching selected sports
3. Demonstrate knowledge of rules, fundamentals, skills and strategies of coaching selected sports
4. Identify methods and techniques for more effective coaching in selected sports

Martial Arts (PHED405)

This course is designed to develop techniques and movements associated with self-defense. It introduces the skills and methods of self- defense while emphasizing mental and physical discipline.

Credit Hours : 3

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Demonstrate an ability to respond to attacks spontaneously, yet with controlled and coordinated movements
2. Demonstrate basic knowledge of the rules, fundamental skills, and history of martial arts
3. Demonstrate how to correctly execute required skills and techniques of martial arts
4. Demonstrate their ability to integrate all skills learned from martial arts in coordinated, smooth, and balanced movements, with proficiency in power, speed, and quickness of movement

Aerobic Fitness (PHED406)

This hands-on course is designed to develop cardiovascular fitness though activities intended to elevate and sustain heart rates appropriate to age and physical condition. In this course, candidates will learn to plan, implement, motivate, and evaluate their students’ physical fitness levels.

Credit Hours : 3

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Demonstrate knowledge of how to improve cardiovascular system through the application of PA training principles
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between nutrition and aerobic fitness(
3. Plan, implement and assess aerobic fitness conditioning routines
4. Recognize individual differences and use different motivation techniques to improve aerobic fitness

Health, Physical Activity, and Nutrition (PHED407)

This course is designed to provide HPE students with a comprehensive understanding of the connections between physical activity, nutrition, health and well-being. Topics covered include and not limited to: basic nutritional concepts, healthy diets, energy expenditure, weight management, fluid and electrolyte balance, nutrients and disease prevention, and use of food supplements and ergogenic aids during physical exercise. HPE students will be engaged in hands-on activities that enable them to teach school students the importance of nutrition to health and physical activity. HPE students will develop lesson and unit plans, participate in teaching lesson plans through microteaching to classmates and critiquing lesson plans, and teach lesson plans to school children in a school environment. Course content will be taught through a combination of lectures, micro-teaching, group discussions and activities, presentations, videos, and project-based approach.

Credit Hours : 3

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Demonstrate an ability to apply principles of nutrition, weight management, physical activity to positively modify one's personal lifestyle
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the nutrients and nutritional requirements for human health and physical activity
3. Develop lesson and unit plans that show the important role of nutrition to health and physical activity
4. Evaluate the role of nutritional supplementation and ergogenic aids in physical activity and health
5. Identify major chronic diseases and conditions associated with poor diets
6. Teach lesson plans in school settings that show the role of nutrition to physical activity and health to school students
7. Teach lesson plans through microteaching to their classmates and critique their lesson plans

Capstone Experiences in Health and Physical Education (PHED408)

This capstone course is a culminating, hands-on experience designed to integrate and apply the knowledge, skills, and concepts developed throughout the teacher education program. The course is designed to build on skills acquired in earlier courses. It emphasizes situations and challenges that exist in the "real world" and measures the student's achievement of the institution's general educational objective and the learning outcomes of the teacher education program. It is expected that students in the capstone experience will creatively analyze, synthesize, evaluate and reflect on learned knowledge in a project having a professional focus, while demonstrating capacity for being a teacher leader and fostering school change.

Credit Hours : 3

Prerequisites

• PHED310
• PHED401

Corequisites

• PHED409

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Accomplish a comprehensive portfolio exemplifying accomplishments throughout the teacher education program (PLO 1, 4, & 8)
2. Develop a philosophy of education, teaching and learning (PLO 1)
3. Engage in research to address issues of importance in teaching (PLO 1 & 4)
4. Integrate knowledge, skills and dispositions acquitted in the program (PLO 6)
5. Reflect on and modify teaching practice based on students’ performance (PLO 8)

Student Teaching in Health and Physical Education (PHED409)

The aim of this course is to provide candidates with an opportunity to spend a full semester student teaching in one of the schools. During the course candidates are expected to demonstrate mastery of all standards for beginning teachers that have been adopted by the College of Education teacher programs. Planning and preparation, instruction, the classroom environment and professional responsibilities are the four domains in which candidates are evaluated. Candidates are expected to keep a student teaching portfolio to document work not demonstrated during a classroom observation visit. (This course is conducted in the last semester. Capstone Course (3 Cr. Hrs.) should be taken during the internship semester).

Credit Hours : 9

Prerequisites

• PHED310 with a minimum grade D
• PHED401 with a minimum grade D

Corequisites

• PHED408

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Assess student learning
2. Communicate clearly and accurately
3. Communicate with families
4. Contribute to the school community
5. Create an environment of respect and rapport
6. Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
7. Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy
8. Demonstrate knowledge of resources
9. Demonstrate knowledge of students
10. Design coherent instruction
11. Engage students in learning
12. Establish a culture for learning
13. Grow and develop professionally
14. Maintain accurate records
15. Manage classroom procedures
16. Manage student behavior
17. Organize physical space
18. Provide feedback to students
19. Reflect on teaching
20. Select instructional goals
21. Show professionalism and commitment to arabic and Islamic values
22. Use questioning and discussion techniques