Role of Physical Education in Schools/Appropriate

ContentKNR 242 – Secondary Methods and Practices in

Physical Education

How would your non-PE major friends describe a physical education class?

How would your parents describe a physical education class?

Describe Your PE Program

1. daily physical activity

2. personalized level of physical fitness

3. competency in a variety of physical skills

4. knowledge for living an active and healthy lifestyle

Unique contribution of Physical Education!

What is Physical Education?

A. Social-Cultural Perspective - education through the physical

B. Cultural-Sports Perspective- popularity of sports in culture

C. Public Health Perspective- emphasis on physical fitness, Healthy People 2010

Perspectives Influencing Physical Education

Issues Affecting PE Programs

State and local PE requirements

Coed classes Students with

disabilities Conceptual fitness

programs Interdisciplinary

courses Off-campus and

online PE classes

Instruction in community facilities

Private sports instruction

Equipment, facilities and class size

Legal liability Teaching and

coaching conflicts

Appropriate Content Considerations

Middle SchoolVariety of activitiesLonger units to develop

more complex skillsFocus on development

of self-awareness, leadership, caring, and respect

Fitness testing and development

Encouraging the use of community resources

High School Interests in physical

activities already established

Must meet the diverse needs of all learners

Ability to focus more on the discipline knowledge related to physical activity

Develop and maintain fitness levels

Promotion of positive interactions

Extracurricular assignments

1. Positive Learning Environment

4. Students Receive In-Depth Instruction

2. Student Choice is Offered 5. Diagnostic and Counseling Practices are Evident

3. Wide Variety of Activities are Available

6. All School Physical Activity Programs are Integrated and Organized.

Characteristics of Successful PE Programs