Physical Education ClassPhysical Education Class  My topic of choice for Jamaica to study is physical education. How important is physical education to the Jamaican schools?  What activities do they primarily focus on?  How long is class?  How often is class held a week?

Physical Education ClassPhysical Education Class  How many students are in the class?  How many grades at a time are in class?

Enjoyment  Do the children in Jamaica enjoy physical education?  What’s their favorite activity?

Teacher  I would like to observe how the teacher teaches as well.  Do they asses the children in multiple ways?  Do they accommodate children that may not be able to perform the activities?  How does the teacher treat their students?

Interaction  I would like to observe how the children interact with their physical education teacher as well.

Attitude  Also, how well do the children treat each other in physical education class?  Many children in America are mean to other children. Do Jamaican students act the same?

Equipment  How much equipment do the teachers have to work with?  Do the children treat the equipment well?

Cooperation  It’s important to cooperate with others in physical education class. Do the children do just that?  Do all the children perform the activities?

Discipline  How does the teacher discipline children who act out?  Is there any discipline used in class?

Other teachersOther teachers  How do other teachers view physical education class?

Dress codeDress code  Is there a dress code in any of the grades?

Overcoming obstaclesOvercoming obstacles  What type of obstacles is the teachers presented with? Example: Lack of equipment, trouble students, trouble teachers  Is the teacher able to overcome any obstacles?

Benefits and ValuesBenefits and Values  In Jamaica, are there the same benefits and values as here in the U.S?  Does the teacher follow standards or guidelines? If so, what are they?

Support  Many of the worlds greatest athletes come from Jamaica. Jamaica takes great pride in that.  Does Jamaica support physical education more than any other subject is school?

Track and FieldTrack and Field  Track and Field is a big sport in Jamaica. Many of the top runners in the world come from Jamaica.  Does the love of running come from an early age because of such a strong focus in track and field in physical education?  Also, how serious do they take track and field. Do they focus more on that than any other sport?

Track and Field Competitions  I have read that there is a yearly sport day for Kindergarten, primary schools, high and college students. How often do the children practice in meets?  How young do the children start competing?  Do they compete on school teams?  Are children hand picked and placed on the team or can any one join?

Track and Field Competitions  Do professional athletes from Jamaica come into the schools and talk to the children about training?

History  How long has physical education been in the school system?  How has it evolved?

Works CitedWorks Cited  Murray, Juliet C. "Sports Education in Jamaica - The New Way to Go." Ezine Articles, 20 Jan Web. 28 Nov