Physical Education Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Theory Courses

  • Compose writing which is clear, well-reasoned, rational, and appropriate to the discipline.
  • Demonstrate critical reading skills by exhibiting critical analysis, determining the quality of works, drawing conclusions, and making connections to other works.
  • Develop communication skills — contributing to analysis, engaging with others’ thoughts, making arguments, and using evidence for conclusions.
  • Explain the content of the discipline in written or oral discourse.
  • Collaborate with other students to identify relevant problems/questions, gather data, analyze, and draw conclusions.

Physical Education Activity

  • Perform the physical skill at an appropriate level
  • Perform physical skills within the rules of the activity
  • Generate growth through group and teamwork

Sport Experience

  • Perform skills and strategy with increasing degree of proficiency
  • Increase and improve physical conditioning
  • Apply understanding of sport strategy
  • Generate growth through group and teamwork
  • Demonstrate leadership techniques

Recreation and Club Sports

  • Perform skills and strategy with increasing degree of proficiency
  • Display understanding of safety in recreational activity
  • Generate growth through group and teamwork
  • Demonstrate leadership techniques

Physical Education/Athletics Learning Goals

  • To promote experiential learning through skill development and physical fitness
  • To emphasize written and oral discourse, critical thinking, and practical experiences to gain new knowledge that equips students for life and work at beyond Grinnell
  • To instill a balance of intellectual and physical activity to produce sound mind and body, and help students seek their vision of optimal wellness
  • To provide opportunities that stimulate personal growth and awareness within an inclusive environment

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