Teaching and Coaching Careers Flashcards
Teaching Careers
School and non school settings offer many different opportunities to teach people of all
ages.
LITERACY
- Basic requirement for a person to be able to fully participate in society. (UNESCO)
- Literacy is concerned with how we communicate in society. It is about social practices and relationships, about knowledge, language and culture.
Physical literacy
- Motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for
engagement in physical activities for life - Foundation of a life-time physical activity
The physically literate individual
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and
fitness. - Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.
- Recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social
interaction.
Essential Components of Quality Physical Education
- Policy & Environment
- Curriculum
- Appropriate Instruction
- Assessment
Policy & Environment
- Local and state
policies regarding time
and waivers or exemptions. - Class size and feedback
Curriculum
- Alignment with national and standards.
- Comprehensive and sequenced.
Appropriate Instruction
- Addresses diverse needs of students
Assessment
- Alignment with
standards and
student objectives. - Tracking of student
achievement. - Effectiveness of
instructional
practices. - Self-assessment.
Teaching Responsibilities
- Instructional tasks: Related directly to teaching.
- Managerial tasks: Related to the administration of class.
- Institutional tasks: Related to the setting in which teaching occurs.
Instructional tasks: Related directly to teaching.
Explaining or performing a skill, strategy, and evaluating individuals’ performances.
Managerial tasks: Related to the administration of class.
Taking attendance, dealing with discipline problems, supervising the
locker room, and handling equipment.
Institutional tasks: Related to the setting in which teaching occurs.
Hall duty, lunchroom supervision, attend curriculum or department
meetings, conduct parent-teacher conferences.
School Setting
- Preschool to high school
programs. - Basic instruction.
- Higher education.
- Professional preparation
programs. - Adapted physical education.
Non School Setting
- Clubs.
- Youth and community organizations.
- Centers for the elderly.
- Resorts.
- Military.