Standard 1:Content and Programming Knowledge Physical education teacher candidates demonstrate an understanding of common and specialized content, physical education curriculum models, comprehensive school physical activity programming and scientific foundations for the delivery of an effective physical education program. Candidates will:
Element 1.1 Describe and apply PreK-12 physical education subject matter, including motor skills, movement patterns, concepts, strategies, techniques, rules and etiquette.
Element 1.2 Describe and apply developmentally appropriate critical elements and/or cues, and common errors, and the development of task progressions within PreK-12 physical education subject-matter content.
Element 1.3 Describe physical education curriculum and instructional models for meeting student learning needs.
Element 1.4 Demonstrate knowledge of comprehensive physical activity programming (e.g., before, during and after school) strategies for all students beyond physical education lessons.
Element 1.5 Describe and apply physiological and biomechanical concepts related to skillful movement, physical activity and fitness.
Element 1.6 Describe and apply motor learning and behavior-change principles related to skillful movement, physical activity and fitness.
Element 1.7 Describe and apply motor development theory and principles related to fundamental motor skills, skillful movement, physical activity and fitness.
Element 1.8 Describe historical, philosophical and social perspectives of physical education issues and legislation.