1. Role of Physical Education in Schools/Appropriate Content
KNR 242 – Secondary Methods and Practices in Physical Education \

2. Describe Your PE Program
How would your non-PE major friends describe a physical education class?
How would your parents describe a physical education class?

3. What is Physical Education?
daily physical activity
personalized level of physical fitness
competency in a variety of physical skills
knowledge for living an active and healthy lifestyle
Unique contribution of Physical Education!

4. Perspectives Influencing 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

5. Issues Affecting PE Programs
Instruction in community facilities
Private sports instruction
Equipment, facilities and class size
Legal liability
Teaching and coaching conflicts
State and local PE requirements
Coed classes
Students with disabilities
Conceptual fitness programs
Interdisciplinary courses
Off-campus and online PE classes

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. Characteristics of Successful PE Programs
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.