Creating and Implementing Diverse Physical Education Curriculum Programs for Undergraduate Physical Education Teaching Majors

Micah J. Dobson^1,

¹Department of Management & Accounting, Shaw University, Raleigh, NC, USA

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Micah J. Dobson. Creating and Implementing Diverse Physical Education Curriculum Programs for Undergraduate Physical Education Teaching Majors. Journal of Physical Activity Research. 2023; 8(1):27-31. doi: 10.12691/jpar-8-1-5

Abstract

The education field is becoming more inclusive and diverse, and it is necessary to come up with curriculum programs reflecting the interests and needs of every student, which includes those that pursue undergraduate degree courses related to teaching physical education. Implementing a diverse physical education (PE) curriculum program provides students with several benefits. By integrating several perspectives, cultures, and activities, such programs help in enhancing the learning outcomes of students, fostering social cohesion and unity, while promoting lifetime physical activity habits. The general implementation of diverse and inclusive assessment methods or teaching strategies further helps in supporting the development of inclusive learning environments catering to all students’ diverse needs. This research review will be presenting research-based approaches to implementing and developing diverse curriculum programs of physical education (PE) for undergraduate PE teaching majors.

Keywords:
undergraduate physical education teaching diverse evaluation methods diverse physical education inclusive strategies of teaching

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