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Course Description

This AQ is offered by the Faculty of Education.  For inquires contact aq@uwindsor.ca. 

Please be advised that this is a Schedule D AQ course that concentrates on teaching students at the intermediate and senior level. You will not receive qualifications at the Intermediate and Senior Level.  If you want qualifications specifically for intermediate and senior levels, you will need to take ABQ courses.

 
 
This course provides candidates with a strong foundation and understanding of the vision and philosophy related to Health and Physical Education concerning adolescents at the Intermediate level. It also focuses on the ability of teachers to ensure positive learning experiences for all students with safe and motivating programs that will result in students choosing to lead healthy active lives. Candidates will have opportunities to participate in practical and theoretical experiences. This course leads to a basic qualification in the Intermediate Division.
 

Course Outline

Topics in this course include:

  • Ministry of Education K-12 curriculum guidelines
  • OSBIE Safety Standards and practices
  • Characteristics of the adolescent learner
  • Teaching and learning styles; differentiating instruction for practical use in the classroom and gym
  • Formative and summative assessments in the classroom and gym
  • Individual sports (track and field)
  • Team sports (volleyball, soccer, basketball)
  • Physical Education and students with special needs
  • Daily Physical Activity
  • Teaching games for understanding
  • Health and the media

 

 

Notes

Textbooks

There are no textbooks for this course.

 

OSAP Funding for AQ Courses

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) now includes funding for hundreds of micro-credential programs. The micro-credentials plan ensures loans and grants will be available to more learners to rapidly upskill and reskill for in-demand jobs. Please be advised that this AQ course is on the list of eligible courses for OSAP funding. Please view the Micro-credential website for details and eligibility. https://www.ontario.ca/page/micro-credentials-ontarios-postsecondary-schools.

 

Who can get OSAP?

 https://www.ontario.ca/page/learn-about-osap#section-1

OSAP is open to Ontario residents of any age who are:

  • Canadian citizens
  • permanent residents, or
  • protected persons

Students must enroll in courses prior to the semester deadline date.  OSAP would directly reimburse you for the tuition fee.  If you have questions regarding Micro-credential funding, please contact Student Awards and Financial Aid at award1@uwindsor.ca.

Prerequisites

  • Hold a “Certificate of Qualification”  showing successful completion of Health and Physical Education (I/S), Part 2. 
  • "Certificate of Qualification" must be in good standing.
  • Confirmation of Teaching Experience form, signed by a supervisory officer*, confirming two years of teaching experience completed after teacher’s certification. The Superintendent must also recognize on this Confirmation of Teaching Experience form that in one of these years, the candidate has taught Health and Physical Education. 

The form must be submitted prior to the course start date.

* The Ontario College of Teachers defines “supervisory official” as the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of the school board for a teacher employed by a Board of Education. (A principal or headmaster is not recognized in this capacity). 

 

For information on acceptable teaching experience, you can view the following link from the OCT website.  https://www.oct.ca/members/acceptable-teaching-experience

 

Important Notice: While we endeavour to be as accurate as possible while reviewing your qualifications for courses in our program, the Faculty of Education bears no responsibility for ensuring you have met the qualifications as per the guidelines of the Ontario College of Teachers. It is your responsibility to learn which prerequisites you will need. https://www.oct.ca/members/additional-qualifications/prerequisites

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This course is offered by the Faculty of Education. For inquiries you can contact the Continuing Teacher Education Program team directly at aq@uwindsor.ca

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