HEPE 2624 - Physical Education for Children in Early Childhood Settings
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 41864,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Mary LaVine
Email: mlavine@ysu.edu
Course Description
2624. Physical Education for Children in Early Childhood Settings. Principles, methods, materials, and organization of activities for preschool-grade 3 children. Active participation, approximately 15-20 hours field work in area preschools/schools. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Elementary Classroom Teachers as Movement Educators | Kovar, S, Combs,C., Campbell, K, Napper-Owens, G, & Worrell, V. |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | • Introduction Statement Post – Respond to 1 classmates post (due 8/28 by 11:59pm) (2pts) • Complete Locomotor Quiz (due 8/28 by 11:59pm) (1pt) | 8/28 | |
| 8/31 | • Read Chapter 1: What is Physical Education? | • Review Ch 1 power point • Make discussion post and 2 responses about Chapter 1 (due 9/5 by 11:59pm) (3pts) | 9/5 |
| 9/7 | • Read Chapter 2: Motor Development and Motor Learning for Children | • Review Ch 2 power point • Make discussion post and 2 responses about Chapter 2 (due 9/11 by 11:59pm) (3pts) | 9/11 |
| 9/14 | • Read Chapter 3: Movement Components and Skills Development | • Review Ch 3 power point • Make discussion post and 2 responses about Chapter 3 (due 9/18 by 11:59pm) (4pts) • Lab 2 (due 9/18 by 11:59pm) (10pts) | 9/18 |
| 9/21 | • Read Chapter 8: Curriculum Integration in the Classroom | • Review Ch 8 power point • Make discussion post and 2 responses about Chapter 8 (due 9/25 by 11:59pm) (4pts) • Lab 3 (due 9/25 by 11:59pm) (10pts) | 9/25 |
| 9/28 | Begin work on Critical Task - Lab 1 | ||
| 10/5 | • Read Chapter 4: Exercise Concepts and Fitness Education | • Review Ch 4 power point • Make discussion post and 2 responses about Chapter 4 (due 10/9 by 11:59pm) (3pts) • Lab 4 (due 10/9 by 11:59pm) (10pts) | 10/9 |
| 10/12 | • Read Chapter 5: Planning for Children with Diverse and Special Needs • Read Chapter 7: Managing and Teaching the Physical Education Lesson | • Make discussion post on either chapter and make 2 responses on either chapter (due 10/16 by 11:59pm) (4pts) • Lab 5: Elementary P.E. observation video reflection (due 10/16 by 11:59pm) (5pts) • Lab 6 (due 10/16 by 11:59pm) (25pts) | 10/16 |
| 10/19 | • Read Chapter 9: Motivating Children to Be Physically Active • Read Chapter 12: Recess as Quality Movement Time |
• Review Ch 9 power point • Make discussion post and 2 responses about Chapter 9 (due 10/23 by 11:59pm) (3pts) • Lab 7 (due 10/23 by 11:59pm) (30pts) • Review Ch 12 power point • Make discussion post and 2 responses about Chapter 12 (due 10/23 by 11:59pm) (3pts) • Lab 8 (due 10/23 by 11:59pm) (20pts) |
10/23 |
| 10/26 | • Read Chapter 6: Physical Education Curriculum | • Review Ch 6 power point • Make discussion post and 2 responses about Chapter 6 (due 10/30 by 11:59pm) (3pts) | 10/30 |
| 11/2 | • Lab 1 (due 11/6 by 11:59pm) (110pts) | 11/6 | |
| 11/9 | • Read Chapter 10: Sociological Aspects of Children Moving | • Review Ch 10 power point • Make discussion post and 2 responses about Chapter 10 (due 11/13 by 11:59pm) (4pts) • Lab 9 (due 11/13 by 11:59pm) (20pts) | 11/13 |
| 11/16 | • Read Chapter 11: Creating a Physically Safe Movement Environment | • Review Ch 11 power point • Make discussion post and 2 responses about Chapter 11 (due 11/20 by 11:59pm) (3pts) • Lab 10 (due 11/20 by 11:59pm) (70 pts) | 11/20 |
| 11/23 | • Reflection (due 11/27 by 11:59pm) (5pts) | 11/27 | |
| 11/30 | • Study for Final Exam -open sessions for questions | ||
| 12/7 | Final Exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.