F2021 PKIN 0840 Elementary Recreational Games Course Outline PDF

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York University Faculty of Health School of Kinesiology and Health Science Course: PKIN 0840

Elementary and Recreational Games

Course Instructor: Deborah Fullerton [email protected] 416-520-0850 cell Session: Winter Section: M, N Time: 1:30-2:30pm & 2:30 -3:30pm Section: O Time: 8:30am -9:30am

Days: Monday/Wednesday Day: Tuesday/Thursday

Location: Please note that this is a course that depends on remote teaching and learning. There will be no in-class interactions or activities on campus. Course Description: The aim of the course is to develop an understanding of the skills, strategies, structure and development of games and to have fun. Bringing back your Elementary childhood games playful banter back and learn new children’s camp games of low organization and competitive fun. The course will be primarily practical but students will be expected to make notes on theoretical aspects and material covered in the practical sessions. Due to Covid19 this course will be presented remotely through an online module using e-class/Moodle, Zoom video and emails. Students will be put into groups depending on class size and will be given a specific category of games to research based on the modules and present the work via zoom to the Instructor for discussion. (students need to show up for virtual online sessions) Expanded Course Description: Each week there will be a topic of discussion related to Elementary and Recreational Games followed by posted e-class assignments. The first 2 weeks will be introduction Zoom games, counting out games and searching for children’s nursery rhymes. Students will be given specific game research, social circle games, tag and relay games, active group games and lead up games based on the modules and present some of this work via Zoom to the class and Instructor for discussion. There will be a Q &A forum posted on Moodle/e-class along with assignment and readings. Please note: Students can email or text me anytime and/or call if they prefer to talk about the class or assignments.

Course Content: • • • • • • • • •

An analysis of skill development of games An introduction and development of a lesson plan The Development of cooperation and competition in games Exposure to Low Organizational and Lead up Games Rules, Modification of rules and their influence on games Fitness development activities Creating and inventing games to adapt to the skill level, grade level or age level Method of organization to learn and practice game skills Value of the social, emotional, physical and psychological aspects of recreational games

Evaluation and Attendance: Zoom Attendance and participation

20%

Zoom Presentation

10%

Ancient Game Assignments

70%

Total of 10 Assignments must be completed in order to pass the course. This PKIN is evaluated on a grade level or Pass/Fail option. Grade(s) for this course is based (60%) on project completion, (20%) on assignment and (20%) on Zoom attendance with your assigned group. Students must attend 80% of the Zoom classes in order to receive a Pass.

Assignment Submission: Proper academic performance depends on students doing their work not only well, but on time. Accordingly, assignments for this course must be received on the due date specified for the assignment. All Assignments will be posted on Moodle with a specific due date. Lateness Penalty: Assignments received later than the due date will be penalized (State penalty: e.g., one-half letter grade (1 grade point) per day that assignment is late). Exceptions to the lateness penalty for valid reasons such as illness, compassionate grounds, etc., may be entertained by the Course Instructor but will require supporting documentation (e.g., a doctor’s letter).

Useful links describing computing information, resources and help for students: Student Guide to Moodle https://lthelp.yorku.ca/student-guide-to-moodle Computing for Students Website https://student.computing.yorku.ca/ Student Guide to eLearning at York http://elearning-guide.apps01.yorku.ca/ University Learning Skills Services https://lss.info.yorku.ca/online-learning/ Technical Requirements: Several platforms will be used in this course (e.g., Moodle/e-class, Zoom, etc.) through which students will interact with course materials, the course director as well as with one another.

Please note: Zoom is hosted on servers in the U.S. this includes recordings done through Zoom.  If you have privacy concerns about data, provide only your first name or a nickname when you join the session.  The system is configured in a way that all participants are automatically notified when a session is being recorded. In other words, a session cannot be recorded without knowing about it. http://www.yorku.ca/moodle/students/faq/index.html Speedtest, https://www.speedtest.net/...