Instructional Methods of Physical Activity

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Demonstrate a variety of instructional styles to meet the varying needs of individuals in physical activity settings.

• Demonstrate effective organization and management in physical activity settings.

• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups in physical activity sessions, both verbally and nonverbally.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the legal aspects of physical activity instruction.

• Conduct and evaluate initial screening and health appraisals and conduct interviews with individuals wanting to become physically active.

• Assist individuals in developing, adapting, and evaluating personal physical activity goals.

• Demonstrate proper techniques for a variety of physical activities, including, but not limited to, flexibility, resistance training, and cardiovascular activity.

• Demonstrate and instruct techniques for accommodating various fitness levels and individuals with unique needs within physical activity settings.

• Provide appropriate feedback to individuals and/or groups in physical activity settings.

• Assess and evaluate personal and peer instructional techniques in a variety of physical activity settings.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Pre-Class Readiness Quiz	10 points each
Module Assignments	30 points each
Client Training Project Prep Assignments	10 points each
Client Training Project	100 points

Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
90-100%	A
86-89.9%	B+
80-85.9%	B
76-79.9%	C+
70-75.9%	C
60-69.9%	D
< 60%	F

Attendance/Participation:

Class will meet in person. These meetings will include time to review and discuss readings and assignments, meet with group members, and engage with the instructor and guest speakers. Attending these sessions is key to learning, and attendance is expected. Attendance will be taken daily. Because life happens, students may miss up to 3 in-person class meetings without penalty. Each additional absence results in a 10 percentage point reduction toward the final course point total.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No course materials are required.