2. 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
3. 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?
4. 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
5. 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
6. Appropriate Content Considerations
Middle School
Variety of activities
Longer units to develop
more complex skills
Focus 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
7. 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
