Health/Physical Education for Early Childhood and Elementary Education Teachers
Learn how to support healthy, active students through effective health and physical education instruction.
| Course Title | KIN 305: Health/Physical Education for Early Childhood and Elementary Education Teachers |
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| Credits | 3 undergraduate credits |
| Pre-requisite | None |
| Format | Online - Self-Paced Enroll Anytime |
| Estimated time to complete | up to 9 Months |
| Cost |
Undergraduate tuition is $407.97 per credit. Visit the Costs & Aid page for more information. |
What will I learn in KIN 305?
KIN 305: Health/Physical Education for Early Childhood and Elementary Education Teachers provides foundational knowledge and practical strategies for teaching health education and physical education in the elementary grades. Designed specifically for future and practicing educators, this course emphasizes developmentally appropriate instruction that supports students’ physical, social, and emotional well-being.
Topics include:
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School health foundations and student wellness
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Physical, mental, and social health in learning
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Coordinated health education approaches
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Elementary health education strategies
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Elementary physical education instruction
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Creating healthy and active classrooms
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Integrating health and physical education across the curriculum
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Advocacy for healthy, active schools
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Integrated lesson planning for elementary classrooms
Required Textbook
Health and Physical Education for Elementary Classroom Teachers: An Integrated Approach, 3rd edition by R.R. Evans and S.K. Sims. Human Kinetics, 2026. ISBN: 978-1-7182-3441-. Either the 3rd or 2nd edition of this textbook are acceptable.
How will the course appear on my transcript?
You may enroll at any time and have up to 9 months to complete this online course.
The credits earned will be recorded on your UND transcript based on the date you registered
for the course. It will appear on your transcript in the same way as a course taken
during a regular semester. There is no indication that the course was taken online
or that you completed it at your own pace.
Consult the table on our How Enroll Anytime Courses Work page for a current listing of Enroll Anytime Registration Dates and the semester
information that will appear on a UND transcript.
Why Take Online Classes at UND?
Here are a few reasons why you should take an online enroll anytime course at UND:
- Great customer service – Our registration team is ready to answer questions quickly so you can focus on your coursework.
- Affordable – UND's enroll anytime courses are priced at North Dakota's affordable, in-state tuition rate.
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- Easily transfer credits – Transferring credits is always at the discretion of the institution to which the credits are being transferred. In general, credits from schools/universities that are regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission transfer to other regionally accredited institutions. UND's online courses appear on your UND transcript in the same way as other courses.
Flexible 100% Online Course
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Course information including tuition, technology requirements, textbooks, lessons and exams is subject to change without notice.
