M.S. from University of Illinois in Sports Administration
M.A from USC in Social and Religious Ethics
Faculty Advisor for the Education Theme House
- Ed 126 Ethics and Education
Examination of ethics in education and how ethicists frame moral problems. Presentation of major ethical themes that affect education. Analysis of specific models for dealing with ethical goals and developing morality for K-12 students. Offers models for solving ethical dilemmas within an educational context
- Ed 181A Coaching Sports I: Principles and Practices of Coaching Sports*
This course will focus on foundational theories and instructional
practices in coaching sports. These principles will apply to any person
coaching from fourth grade to college level student-athletes.
- Ed 181B Coaching Sports II: Field Practicum: Applying Principles and Practices of Coaching Sports*
Building on the knowledge gained in Education 181-A, this course will
focus on practical experiences of coaching sports. Each UCI student
will choose their preferred sport and perform coaching or assistant
coaching duties, via a forty-hour volunteer placement in a public school.
* Note: Upon completion of Ed 181A and 181B, a UCI student is well prepared
for the state certification exam for high school sports in California, a
new requirement of California coaches, effective December 2008.
- Ed 320 Teaching Physical Education in Elementary School
Introduction to the issues and practices, including student diversity, academic literacy, and interdisciplinary context, involved in integrating the California physical education curriculum framework and academic content standards with developmentally appropriate teaching strategies for the elementary classroom.
- Ed 332 Health Education for Teachers
Includes an introduction to the health status of the elementary and secondary child, school health services, special health concerns, CPR training, and health resources. Course meets State requirement for Professional Clear Teaching Credentials.
