KPE 266 - Teaching Dance and Creative Movement

This course is designed to introduce students to the instruction of creative movement, dance, and educational gymnastics. Students will acquire the tools needed to incorporate the basic principles of these activities into a physical education curriculum. The elements of creative and cultural dancing, as well as educational gymnastics, will be highlighted through guided exploration. Students will engage in problem solving through movement, learn and develop a variety of dances, and design developmentally appropriate creative movement lessons for learners of all ages. To complete this experience, students will develop authentic assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction and promote life-long physical literacy through creative movement, dance, and educational gymnastics activities.

General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression

Prerequisites: KPE Major or permission.

Course Typically Offered: Spring

Credits: 3