Teaching and Coaching Careers in Physical Education and Sport Chapter 11

Teaching and Coaching Careers What are the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing a teaching career? What are the similarities and differences between teaching and coaching? What is the effect of burnout on teachers and coaches?

Teaching Careers School and non-school settings Have high expectations for all students. Keep students involved in relevant activities. Create and atmosphere that promotes learning. What are some of the reasons that people go into the teaching profession? What are your reasons for entering the teaching profession?

Benefits and Drawbacks of Teaching – School Setting BENEFITS : Salary Teach diverse activities Offers job tenure Intrinsic rewards Opportunity to coach DRAWBACKS : Lack of financial support Inadequate facilities Discipline problems Overpopulated classes Non-subject related duties (lunch duty, etc.)

Benefits and Drawbacks of Teaching – Nonschool Setting BENEFITS : Clients are voluntary Opportunity to specialize in an area Variety of settings DISADVANTAGES : Lack job security Various work hours Salary could b e dependent on number of clients

Qualities of Effective Teachers Organizational skills Communication skills Instructional skills Motivational skills Human relations skills

INTASC Competencies Content knowledge Diverse learners Instructional Strategies Motivation Active engagement Positive learning environment Planning Assessment strategies Systematic reflection Professional development Learning community

Competencies for Beginning Teachers - NASPE Content knowledge Growth and development Diverse learners Management and Motivation Communication Planning and Instruction Learner Assessment Reflection Collaboration

Developmentally Appropriate Physical Activity Experiences Curriculum Development of movement concepts and fundamental skills Cognitive development Affective development Concepts of fitness Physical fitness tests Calisthenics Fitness Assessment Regular involvement Active participation Activities Equity Success rate Time Facilities Equipment

Teaching Responsibilities Instructional Tasks (related directly to teaching) Explaining or performing a skill, or strategy, and evaluating students’ performances. Managerial Tasks (related to the administration of class) Taking attendance, dealing with discipline problems, supervising the locker room, handling equipment. Institutional Tasks (related to the setting in which teaching occurs) Hall duty, lunch room supervision, attend curriculum and department meetings, conduct parent-teacher conferences.

Teaching Careers School Setting PreK-12 (public or private) Higher education Basic instruction Professional Preparation Adapted physical education Non-school Setting Clubs Community organizations Centers for the elderly Resorts Military

Teaching Certification Each state has minimum requirements that prospective teachers must reach before they become legally certified to teach. Complete standardized tests general knowledge communication skills professional knowledge specialty area (physical education or health, etc.) Public schools require certification, but private and non-school settings may not.

Coaching Responsibilities Instructional: conducting practice, coaching a game Managerial: recording statistics, dealing with equipment, giving interviews, recruiting Institutional: teaching or department duties/meetings Represent organization Counseling athletes Professional development at clinics/conventions

Benefits and Drawbacks of Coaching BENEFITS: Intrinsic rewards Excitement of winning Respect Satisfaction of giving one’s best Help athletes learn DRAWBACKS: Long hours Salaries vary greatly High turnover rate Pressure to win Role conflict Burnout

Securing a Coaching Position Requires expertise gained through: Playing experience Attending clinics and workshops Being an official in your sport Taking advantage of certification/licensing programs May require teaching certificate or master’s degree May want to develop expertise in a second sport out of season to increase marketability. Gain practical experience however possible.

NASPE Standards for Athletic Coaches Injuries: Prevention, Care, and Management Risk Management Growth, Development, and Learning Training, Conditioning, and Nutrition Social/Psychological Aspects of Coaching Skills, Tactics, and Strategies Teaching and Coaching Professional Preparation and Development

The Coaches Code of Conduct Ensure that the health, well-being and development of athletes is considered over the win/loss record. Serve as role models. Exemplify honesty, integrity, fair play, and sportsmanship despite the outcomes of competition. Maintain professional demeanor in all relationships. Treat everyone with respect and dignity. Committed to the education of athletes and encourage academic achievement.

Coaching Certification Programs American Sport Education Program (ASEP) Training in coaching the young athlete, coaching principles, sports first aid, drugs and sport, and teaching sport skills. National Youth Sport Coaches Association (NYSCA) Program for Athletic Coaches Education (PACE)

Burnout Defined: Overwhelming exhaustion, feelings of cynicism and detachment from the job, and a sense of ineffectiveness and lack of accomplishment. Causes: Lack of administrative and community support Lack of input Inadequate salaries for large teaching loads Large classes, discipline problems Absence of opportunities for professional and personal growth Teacher-coach role conflict Professional and personal problem interaction

Burnout Prevention and remediation Provide meaningful in-service programs Increased feedback about performance by administration Participation in professional organizations Revitalize oneself on time off with hobbies or non-work related activities Maintain good health

Increasing Professional Marketability Build on skills and talents Need for bilingual educators. Additional coursework Adapted physical education Dual certification Become certified to teach more than one subject or even driver education. Practical experience Join professional organizations and network. Demonstrate use of technology