TE 348 Integrating the Arts in HPE, ECE & ELEM

Credit, three hours.
This course explores theory and methods on the nature and determinants of creativity, aesthetics, health, and human movement through guided movement experiences in preschool and elementary age children as well as methods for developing these traits. Emphasis is placed upon fostering creativity through an interdisciplinary and integrative approach with special emphasis on the integration of dance, music, theatre, visual arts, health, and physical education across the curriculum. Instruction and practice of locomotor and non-locomotor skills, manipulative skills, basic rhythmical activities, healthy lifestyles, and everyday living skills will be emphasized.