Teaching and Coaching Careers

Question 1

Teaching Careers

Answer 1

School and non school settings offer many different opportunities to teach people of all
ages.

Question 2

LITERACY

Answer 2

• 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.

Question 3

Physical literacy

Answer 3

• 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

Question 4

The physically literate individual

Answer 4

• 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.

Question 5

Essential Components of Quality Physical Education

Answer 5

• Policy & Environment
• Curriculum
• Appropriate Instruction
• Assessment

Question 6

Policy & Environment

Answer 6

• Local and state
  policies regarding time
  and waivers or exemptions.
• Class size and feedback

Question 7

Curriculum

Answer 7

• Alignment with national and standards.
• Comprehensive and sequenced.

Question 8

Appropriate Instruction

Answer 8

• Addresses diverse needs of students

Question 9

Assessment

Answer 9

• Alignment with
  standards and
  student objectives.
• Tracking of student
  achievement.
• Effectiveness of
  instructional
  practices.
• Self-assessment.

Question 10

Teaching Responsibilities

Answer 10

• Instructional tasks: Related directly to teaching.
• Managerial tasks: Related to the administration of class.
• Institutional tasks: Related to the setting in which teaching occurs.

Question 11

Instructional tasks: Related directly to teaching.

Answer 11

Explaining or performing a skill, strategy, and evaluating individuals’ performances.

Question 12

Managerial tasks: Related to the administration of class.

Answer 12

Taking attendance, dealing with discipline problems, supervising the
locker room, and handling equipment.

Question 13

Institutional tasks: Related to the setting in which teaching occurs.

Answer 13

Hall duty, lunchroom supervision, attend curriculum or department
meetings, conduct parent-teacher conferences.

Question 14

School Setting

Answer 14

• Preschool to high school
  programs.
• Basic instruction.
• Higher education.
• Professional preparation
  programs.
• Adapted physical education.

Question 15

Non School Setting

Answer 15

• Clubs.
• Youth and community organizations.
• Centers for the elderly.
• Resorts.
• Military.

Question 16

Teaching Certification

Answer 16

• Each province has established minimum requirements that prospective teachers must
  meet before they become legally certified to teach.
• To work as a teacher in the Manitoba public school system, you must hold a
  Permanent Professional Teaching Certificate or a Provisional Professional Teaching Certificate (valid for three [3] years). Once certified, a teacher is able to teach all grade levels from Kindergarten to Grade 12, except otherwise indicated on the certificate.

Question 17

Coach Career

Answer 17

• Actively involved in a sport and have a positive influence on people’s lives.
• Way for former athletes to stay involved
• Opportunity to work with children and youth to help them develop and grow while teaching them skills and strategies and developing attitudes to successfully participate in a sport.
• Enjoyment of competition and/or the camaraderie and genuine relationships individuals build between themselves and the team members.

Question 18

Coaching Responsibilities

Answer 18

• Instructional: Conducting practice and coaching a game.
• Managerial: Recording statistics, dealing with equipment, giving interviews, and recruiting.
• Institutional: Teaching or department duties or meetings.
  Other expectations.
• Reflecting a positive image and the values associated with sport.
• Involvement in community and civic affairs.

Question 19

Securing a Coaching Position

Answer 19

Requires expertise gained through:
- Playing experience.
- Attending clinics and workshops.
- Being an official in your sport.
- Taking advantage of certification or licensing programs.
May require teaching certificate or master’s degree.