Requirement Tips for Week 1Checklist for resourcesClick “Week 1 Overview” –assignments, due dates, grading percentage, learning outcomes,introduction to learning weekClick “Week 1 Learning Resources” –text chapters, articles and multimediaClick “Week 1 Instructor Guidance” –welcome, introductions, overview, instructor expertise,critical reflections, additional materials, referencesWhen you are presenting your personal view regarding the required criteria, be sure to strengthen yourviews with supportive resources; and, cite them (refer to Key to Discussions in the AnnouncementSection)!WEEK 1 DISCUSSION 1: Current IssuesAfter reviewing the above resources, you are ready to develop your initial post!Click “Week 1 Discussion 1” to access the specific instructions and required criteria.Address each of the required criteria highlighted in red below (ensuring we address key content).Required Criteria and “tips”:Choose a current issue to research relating to physical education at the elementary level.Instruction examples (Click Modules, Week 1-Discussion 1): childhood obesity, budget constraints, family/homeenvironment, nutrition, prenatal care, lack of medical careRenae’s sample: childhood obesityShort summary that relates your chosen issue to providing quality physical education at the elementarylevel.Be sure to relate your chosen issue to “providing quality physical education at the elementary level”Instructor Guidance-Note the difference between physical activity and physical education.Instructor Guidance-An effective (quality) physical education program places focus on:Develop motor skillsEducate individuals about the importance of physical active lifestylesInclude lessons and activities that enhance physical developmentCreate a sense of teamworkInspire children to participate in physical educationRenae’s Sample:Having a quality elementary physical education program at an early age would help prevent childhood obesity.Supporting my view is a resource noting the role of schools in preventing childhood obesity including earlyintervention and physical education programs().
