Physical education is one of the most vital subjects in the school system today. With a growing obesity trend among children and teens,it has never been more important for health, nutrition, and physical education to be taught in schools. A quality PE instructor must be fair, compassionate, and have strong feelings about the health and well-being of their students. A good experience with PE can stick with a child for life, making them more likely to enjoy physical activity and feel confident in their abilities. Physical education can be discouraging for many students because they may feel like they lack the strength, ability, and confidence that other children possess. The role of an educator in the PE field must be to guide these children toward a healthy, active lifestyle.

TEACHER RESOURCES

It’s vital that physical education teachers have enough resources at their disposal to bring their “A game” when teaching children. PE class should include much more than just sports and running. Teachers should also work on integrating lessons about nutrition, daily physical activity, and health pitfalls that kids have to overcome. By including some of the resources below into their lesson plans, teachers can be sure to have a well-rounded curriculum. 

ASSESSMENTS

There are many ways for physical education teachers to assess what their students are learning. Performing scripted, timed tests is one way for educators to mark the progress of their students. Teachers may check with their local school board in order to find out the requirements and guidelines of their district. As standards in physical education go up, teachers may find their abilities being assessed according to newer, stricter industry guidelines. Parents and the community want to know that their kids are being taught by the best-quality teachers, so staying up to date on current trends in the field is a great idea.

 

 

By: Desiree E. Catalan | T-III,| Pablo Roman National High School