Careers in Teaching Physical Education

Pedagogy

-the art, science, and profession of teaching

-effective instructors understand their subject and know how to convey it in order for all students to be successful

Sport Pedagogy

the teaching of physical activity

Person with background in pedagogy

-How will I get and keep the students’ attention

-How much time do I spend talking versus students practicing

-Will my methods work

-How do I structure class so students have time to improve fitness

-How will I motivate students to engage in physical activity outside school

What is the teaching of physical education

-influence of experience on your beliefs

-research on effective teaching

-appropriate practice experiences for students

-active (engaged) learning time

-effective class management and discipline

-assessment

-feedback

-alternative curriculums

Physical Activity and Academic Performance

-evidence-based answer: students benefit in many ways

-relationships between physical activity, fitness, cognition, academic achievement are outlined in a review sponsored by ACSM

-cognitive skills and attitudes: basic cognitive abilities such as executive function, memory, attention, information processing, motivation, self-concept

Academic Behaviors

on-task behavior, organization, planning, attendance, emotional controlA

Academic Achievement

test scores, formal assessment results, GPA

Teaching Expertise

-requires ongoing education and training

-teaching experience alone does not guarantee expertise

-requires implementation of research-based best practices in instruction

Successful Physical Education Teachers

-use innovative instructional strategies, novel curriculums

-integrate physical education with other subject matter

-utilize unique ways to promote learning progressions

-promote their programs

-have supportive colleagues and administrators

-have adequate funding

-display exemplary classroom management strategies

-engage in professional development activites

-offer after-school programs for students and adults

-model athletic skill and fitness

-promote equitable learning settings

Careers for Physical Activity Pedagogues

-public/private school teachers

-coaches

-recreation leaders

-instructors at corporate fitness center or community recreation centers

-specialists or skill instructors

-professors

-researcher

Licensure and Continuing Education

-GPA requirement

-Core academic skills for educators

-praxis II

-EDTPA

Settings for Teaching Physical Education

-work life by some teachers is marked by diverse activity and isolation from other adults

-teacher effectiveness is influenced by student differences

-curriculum of p.e. differs from those of other subjects

-little teacher or program evaluations

-p.e. is expanding

Roles for Physical Education Professionals

-typical teaching responsibilities

-rewards for outstanding teaching

-teaching physical education in a school

-teaching in higher education settings

-adapted physical education

-coaching

SHAPE America National Standards for P.E. Teacher Education

1. Content and foundational knowledge

2. skillfulness and health-related fitness

3. planning and implementation

4. instructional; delivery and management

5. assessment of student learning

6. professional responsibility

Trends and opportunities in teaching physical education

-finding employment are high

-more schools are adding physical education to their curriculum

-improve employability by acquiring as many skills as possible

Advice for physical education students

-never stop learning to teach

-join professional associations

-remain current on research literature

-strive to be your best