Physical Education Programs and Professions

2. 5-2INTRODUCTION 3. 5-3INTRODUCTIONSchool Physical Education is widelysupported among many organizations andthe Federal Government . . . 4. EXEMPLARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION5-4PROGRAMSWhat do you see as some of the commonthreads/features that run through theexemplary elementary, junior high and highschool programs outlined in the chapter? 5. A STATE APPROACH TOREVITALIZING HIGH-SCHOOLPHYSICAL EDUCATIONNorth Carolina:Parties involved in PEPSE reform efforts?Inside-out rather than have changeimposed from the outsideCurriculum of choice: Sport Education . . .Why?5-5 6. PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERSAS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DIRECTORS2004 - Child Nutrition Act reauthorized:Required establishment of School WellnessCouncils AND school wellness policiesHad to include goals for nutrition education,physical activity, and other school-basedactivities that are designed to promote studentwellness (U.S. Congress, 2004)5-6 7. PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS AS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY5-7DIRECTORS(Contd.)Positive consequences of 2004 - ChildNutrition Act reauthorization? Increased focus on creating physical activityopportunities beyond the Physical Educationlessons (e.g., recess, after school programs,classroom brain breaks) Basis for Lets Move campaign 8. What Makes These Programs Work? A physical educator or a group of physicaleducators exerts substantial leadership Though different, each program stands forsomething specific Programs not only look exciting, but areexciting for participating students5-8 9. What Makes These Programs Work? (Contd.) Few of the teachers had major commitmentsin coaching interscholastic teams Perhaps most important: The supportreceived from the schools administrators.5-9 10. TECHNOLOGY IN PHYSICAL5-10EDUCATIONTechnologys contributions to improvingPhysical Education some examples:HR Monitors, pedometersThe Web source of information for planning,assessing, dissemination of informationOn-line degree programsVideotaping of teachersGame-bikes, DDR, WiiSee also FOCUS ON 5.1 11. THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERWhat Do Professional Physical Education TeachersDo?Plan lessons, units, and whole curriculaPlan for equipment replacement, facility use,field trips, and special eventsManage not only groups of students, but alsothe use of parent volunteers, teaching aides,student helpers, equipment inventories, etc.5-11 12. THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER (Contd.)What Do Professional Physical Education TeachersDo? Collaborate with other teachers, schooladministrators, parents, activity professionals inthe community, and university faculty members Continue professional development throughreading professional journals, attendingconferences, staff-development programs, andprofessional contacts at other schools and in thecommunity5-12 13. THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER (Contd.)What Do Professional Physical Education TeachersDo? Counsel students in regard to not only thegoals of physical education but also in familyissues and personal matters Represent their schools, the physicaleducation profession, and the teachingprofession in general. They are expected tobe knowledgeable and behave in waysconsistent with a professional role5-13 14. THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER (Contd.)A Day in the Life of Two TeachersWhat are the central features of the day inthe life of the two teachers (Jay and Joan)?5-14 15. THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER (Contd.)Teaching as Part of a Team EffortWhat does it mean for teachers to worktogether as a team?Why is it so important for teachers to worktogether in larger programs?5-15 16. PREPARING TO BECOME APHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERDifferences Among StatesLevel of certification (K-12; K-6, 7-12)Number of teaching specialties (PE only or PEand Science or Health Ed.)Amount of field experience (pre-student teachingpractica, student teaching)5-16 17. PREPARING TO BECOME A PHYSICAL EDUCATION5-17TEACHER(Contd.)National Standards for Beginning PhysicalEducation TeachersWhy do professions have standards?(2008 Initial and Advanced Standards in Physical Education ) 18. PREPARING TO BECOME A PHYSICAL EDUCATION5-18TEACHER(Contd.)National Standards for Beginning PhysicalEducation Teachers (Contd.) Teachers are licensed at the state level Each state differs somewhat in requirementsfor programs to be allowed to prepareteachers Most have reciprocal agreements 19. PREPARING TO BECOME A PHYSICAL EDUCATION5-19TEACHER(Contd.)National Standards for Beginning PhysicalEducation Teachers (Contd.)National Board for Professional TeachingStandards (www.nbpts.org)Highest benchmark for teacher quality, incl.Physical Education 20. PREPARING TO BECOME A PHYSICAL EDUCATION5-20TEACHER(Contd.)Certification for Teaching Adapted PhysicalEducationWhat does it mean to be a qualifiedteacher? States differ in requirements A third of the states offer avalidation/endorsement in Adapted PhysicalEducation Adapted physical education National Standards(APENS) exam 21. PREPARING TO BECOME A PHYSICAL EDUCATION5-21TEACHER(Contd.)Building a Vision for the FutureI want my students to adopt and value aphysically active lifestyle . . . What isneeded? The right instructional strategies An inviting and supportive environment A learning climate Alignment across school levels We are not alone . . .