The purpose of physical education is to provide students with the opportunity to develop Physical Literacy. Physical Literacy can be defined as “the ability to move with competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments that benefit the healthy development of the whole person”. As a physical educator, I think it is crucial that I provide students with the skills and knowledge about movement, teamwork, communication, benefits of health, and daily physical activity so my students can strive to become successful in Physical Literacy.
My major focus is to make physical education class an enjoyable experience for all participants. This begins by providing a safe and comfortable learning environment. This occurs when every student feels physically, socially and emotionally safe. Openness and friendliness will be encouraged to reduce the fear of rejection and humility. Enthusiasm and respect are also foundations for building an enjoyable environment for everyone. I will expect to give each student the respect that they deserve, and in turn, receive the same amount of respect. To further develop respect and relationships, I hope that my students can challenge me as much as I challenge them, and as a result we can all learn from one another.
I can provide students with the skills and knowledge to live a healthy and active lifestyle, but ultimately it will be up to the student to be responsible and apply that information to their daily lives. Students will be encouraged to find individual ways that work best for them to stay healthy and fit in a safe manner, both physically and mentally. I will do my best to provide students, and their parents with information about how to get active at home and within the community to help encourage whole family participation.
As a physical educator, I think it is important that I demonstrate Leadership and be a role model for my students. This means I must practice what I preach. I must model a healthy active lifestyle for my students that correlates to what I am teaching them. This includes becoming an active participant within the activities I implement in my physical education class.
I believe in the importance of providing a variety of assessment methods and instructional strategies to accommodate the assortment of learning styles that every group of students provide. I will be aware of my students’ differences and create lessons for various ages and abilities. Through different instructional models, I will help students develop the skills and knowledge that they need to be physically active for life. I will provide opportunities for individual skill development, partner work, small group work and whole group activities. I will assess students through a variety of methods, including journals and reflections, self and peer evaluation, skill tests, quizzes, exit slips, simple class or small group discussion, group performances and demonstrations etc. I want to give students the best opportunity to demonstrate their skills, knowledge and understanding of what they are learning.
Overall, I want my students to learn the skills and knowledge of how to be active for life and translate that information into daily physical activity. I hope to inspire them and instil the same passion and drive that I have for physical activity.
My major focus is to make physical education class an enjoyable experience for all participants. This begins by providing a safe and comfortable learning environment. This occurs when every student feels physically, socially and emotionally safe. Openness and friendliness will be encouraged to reduce the fear of rejection and humility. Enthusiasm and respect are also foundations for building an enjoyable environment for everyone. I will expect to give each student the respect that they deserve, and in turn, receive the same amount of respect. To further develop respect and relationships, I hope that my students can challenge me as much as I challenge them, and as a result we can all learn from one another.
I can provide students with the skills and knowledge to live a healthy and active lifestyle, but ultimately it will be up to the student to be responsible and apply that information to their daily lives. Students will be encouraged to find individual ways that work best for them to stay healthy and fit in a safe manner, both physically and mentally. I will do my best to provide students, and their parents with information about how to get active at home and within the community to help encourage whole family participation.
As a physical educator, I think it is important that I demonstrate Leadership and be a role model for my students. This means I must practice what I preach. I must model a healthy active lifestyle for my students that correlates to what I am teaching them. This includes becoming an active participant within the activities I implement in my physical education class.
I believe in the importance of providing a variety of assessment methods and instructional strategies to accommodate the assortment of learning styles that every group of students provide. I will be aware of my students’ differences and create lessons for various ages and abilities. Through different instructional models, I will help students develop the skills and knowledge that they need to be physically active for life. I will provide opportunities for individual skill development, partner work, small group work and whole group activities. I will assess students through a variety of methods, including journals and reflections, self and peer evaluation, skill tests, quizzes, exit slips, simple class or small group discussion, group performances and demonstrations etc. I want to give students the best opportunity to demonstrate their skills, knowledge and understanding of what they are learning.
Overall, I want my students to learn the skills and knowledge of how to be active for life and translate that information into daily physical activity. I hope to inspire them and instil the same passion and drive that I have for physical activity.