Course Syllabus
Section I
University Responsibility

PE 23913  PE for Elementary Grades                                                            Spring 2002

Course Description/rationale:  

 This course provides an introduction to the teaching of elementary school children.  Students will be introduced to various physical activities and will participate in those activities.  Students will also be provided the opportunity to learn about fitness and wellness through online materials as well as classroom and activity labs.

Attendance Policy:  Attendance is critical and strict observance of the institutional guidelines will be observed.  During the semester, a student may miss (excused or unexcused) no more than twice the number of classes that would be scheduled in a week.  Any absence in excess of that number may result in the student being dropped from the course with the grade of “F”.  The decision shall be at the discretion of the instructor.  Only serious illness or family emergency will be accepted for excused absences.

Academic Dishonesty Policy:  Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated!  Plagiarism, turning in assignments prepared by others, unauthorized possession of exams etc. may result in being dropped from the class with a grade of “F” for the course.  College guidelines concerning this will be strictly followed.  (See the Arkansas State University student handbook for specifics).

Essential Information Processing, Cognitive, Values, and Lifelong Learning Skills and Attributes:  ASU-Newport has determined that your growth in the following essential skills and attributes is vital not only for your achievement as a student but also for your worthy contribution to both the public and private sectors; therefore, this course will emphasize the following skills:

*Processing:         listening, speaking, reading, writing, computer interaction and library resource skills.

*Cognitive:           memorizing, comprehending, applying, interpreting, organizing, summarizing, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluation and problem solving.

*Character and Values:

                       reliability, self-worth, honesty, integrity and interpersonal competence.

*Life-Long Learning:             

                     recognize learning as a continuous process, self-reliance, reading competence, research competence and application of new information.

Mission Statement:

Arkansas State University-Newport is a public, open access, equal opportunity, two-year campus of Arkansas State University.  Our mission is to provide affordable, quality education.  Programs and services include associate degrees, certificates, continuing education, workforce development, adult education, academic support services, and student support services.  These programs and services are designed primarily to assist traditional and non-traditional Arkansas students in determining their educational, personal, and career goals.

Reaching beyond Northeast Arkansas, we promote educational mobility and cultural diversity through partnerships with local schools, other higher educational institutions, and distance learning.  In addition to academic programs, Arkansas State University- Newport enhances the quality of life for students and citizens of the region by providing cultural enrichment activities.

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