1. PDHPE: You and the Profession By Anna Beex Student no:
11491001
2. Me and My PDHPE Experiences What types of physical activity
did you participate in? * Soccer in the Winter. * Swimming in the
Summer. What influenced me to chose these activities? *My School *
My Family 3. Did your choice of physical activity change with age?
Consider reasons as to why or why not? Yes my physical activity did
change as I grew up. I wanted to socialize and fit in. I did Kayak
and got my friends involved in it so we could do it together. 4.
What are your current attitudes/ feelings associated with physical
activity? Any type of physical activity is good activity Health and
theory classes should be associated with physical education
classes. 5. How might these feelings influence your teaching of
Physical Education in the K-6 context? I want them to know all
aspects of the sport before they play. Theory side. Access to sport
easily. The student enjoys it so they continue to do it. 6. What
does she or he look like? Sports gear Professional at the same time
An advocate for physical fitness and healthy eating Involved in the
class Has sports equipment- whistle, cones. 7. How does he or she
act? Motivated, Encouraging and Enthusiastic Watching the whole
game. Be actively involved. Be interested in what the students are
doing and be prepared for class. Reference: Tessier,D,. Sarrazin,.
P & Ntoumanis,N. 2008. The effects of an experimental programme
to support students autonomy on the overt behaviors of physical
education teachers. European Journal of Psychology of education
Retrieved on: 04/08/2013 8. What skills/ abilities does she or he
have? Reasonable at sport Good communication skills Commitment to
health and fitness Organizational skills for lessons Knowledge
about what sport they are teaching References: New South Wales
(1999). Personal development, health and physical education K-6:
Syllabus. Sydney: Board of Studies.. Retrieved on 4/08/2013
Government of Western Australia Department of Training and
workforce Development (n.d.). Physical Education Occupation.
Retrieved from
http://www.trainingwa.wa.gov.au/trainingwa/detcms/portal/.
Retrieved on 4/08/2013 9. What are the types of things that she or
he might be saying to the learners? Professional things Not
demoralizing Encouraging words Fun words Set boundaries Ask for
written notes 10. What value/ non value do you believe PDHPE has
for Primary Education Settings? What Knowledge does she/he have?
Physical education is vital Indoor and outdoor classes Theory
classes Teacher is knowledgeable about what they are teaching
Reference: Healthy Kids : Physical Activity. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/teachers-childcare/physical-activity-primary-
school.aspx Retrieved on: 04/07/2013 11. If you were to compare
yourself to the PDHPE Educator you described, how would you
compare? How do you feel about teaching PE in K-6 context? What do
you believe teachers need to know and be able to do confidently
teach PDHPE? I want students to get the best of what I know
Positive physical education experience I am excited about teaching
the subject. Nervous also Want my children to experience different
sorts of sports Different physical needs Be an advocate for
Physical education 12. By Anna Beex EMR205 11491001
