Elementary Education: Wellness and Physical Activity Endorsement
Program Description
The B.A.Ed. in Elementary Education or Special Education offers an optional 12-hour endorsement in Wellness and Physical Activity for students who wish to integrate health and wellness concepts into all aspects of K-6 learning environments. The coursework prepares educators to integrate research-based practices using wellness and physical activity to activate the brain and body in an academic setting to educate the whole child.
Endorsement Coursework (12 hours)
- EDWP 340: Integrated Music and Movement for the Elementary Classroom
- EDWP 341: Essential Concepts of Wellness Integration for the Elementary Classroom
- EDWP 342: Methods for Integrated Wellness and Physical Activity in the Elementary Classroom
- EDWP 343: Classroom Implementation of Wellness and Physical Activity
Resources
- Brain Breaks
- Guide
- Healthy Minute Videos
Unstructured Play
Wellness Council & Policy
Recess
Putting Your Plan to Work
For More Information
Admissions/Program Info
Student Advising & Field Experience Office
Guyton Hall Annex
(662) 915-7382
whitdt@olemiss.edu
Program Contact
Alicia Cooper Stapp
339 Guyton Hall
(662) 915-7098
acstapp@olemiss.edu