1. Teaching K-12: Physical Education, Adapted Physical Education

2. We’ve all had a teacher, it can’t be that hard! Seeing things from the other side of the

3. A Teacher’s Life The perils The perils –Politics of school –Politics of state & country No Child Left Behind (federal legislation) No Child Left Behind (federal legislation) –Those kids you can’t reach –Administration –Your colleagues –The hours to do it right –The extras

4. A Teacher’s Life The joys The joys –The kids – the ones you reach –Their development & successes –Your development & successes –Your colleagues It really only takes reaching one kid to make it all worthwhile It really only takes reaching one kid to make it all worthwhile

5. A Teacher’s Life A Teacher’s Life Depends on grade level Depends on grade level –Elementary PE – 30 min. classes back to back –MS / HS PE – longer but fewer classes Given that most classes are inclusive Given that most classes are inclusive Depends on roles Depends on roles –Teacher / Coach Role Conflict –% of salary to teach –% of salary to coach

6. Other Responsibilities Coaching Coaching Athletic Director or Asst. AD Athletic Director or Asst. AD Departmental budget Departmental budget Purchasing Purchasing Fund raising Fund raising Club sponsor Club sponsor Intramural program Intramural program After school program After school program

7. How do I Become a Teacher? Pass courses –must have a minimum of 2.75 to get into the program Pass courses –must have a minimum of 2.75 to get into the program Extensive work (lots of documented hours) with children & youth Extensive work (lots of documented hours) with children & youth Pass exams Pass exams –CBest –Praxis I and II Successfully complete student teaching Successfully complete student teaching TSPC – Oregon Teacher Standards & Practices Commission TSPC – Oregon Teacher Standards & Practices Commission

8. How much will this cost me? According to WOU financial aid….. According to WOU financial aid….. –$13,617.00 / year or….. –$56,000.00 over 4 years –Plus education exam fees $80 - $120 / test $80 - $120 / test

9. How do I get a Job? Must have certificate Must have certificate –Must have at least a BS Both Health & Physical Education @ WOU Both Health & Physical Education @ WOU –APE – to be a true APE teacher, you really need a MS (Oregon State) Find a job you want Find a job you want –Searching – do a google search for teaching jobs http://www.ode.state.or.us/ http://www.ode.state.or.us/ http://www.ode.state.or.us/ http://www.teachoregon.com/ http://www.teachoregon.com/ http://www.teachoregon.com/ http://www.teacherjobs.com/ http://www.teacherjobs.com/ http://www.teacherjobs.com/ Go through the application process Go through the application process –Cover letter –Resume –Portfolio

10. How much will I earn? Salaries commensurate with level of education & experience Salaries commensurate with level of education & experience Oregon Oregon –$26,800 – $40,600 Arizona (Phoenix) Arizona (Phoenix) –$37,800 - $62,700 Connecticut Connecticut –Start at $45,000+

11. Can I teach in another state? Many states have “reciprocity” Many states have “reciprocity” –Because they require similar testing procedures Those that don’t Those that don’t –Can teach for 2-3 years until you pass their state required exams

12. Physical Education Websites www.aahperd.org www.aahperd.org www.aahperd.org www.pecentral.com www.pecentral.com www.pecentral.com www.pelinks4u www.pelinks4u www.pelinks4u www.sports-media.org www.sports-media.org www.sports-media.org

13. Current Research Factors affecting the social experiences of students in elementary physical education classes by Suomi, Collier & Brown, 2003; JTPE Factors affecting the social experiences of students in elementary physical education classes by Suomi, Collier & Brown, 2003; JTPE –Findings: Teaching environment complex & dynamic Teaching environment complex & dynamic Interactions between teacher, students, environment & tasks Interactions between teacher, students, environment & tasks No guarantee of positive experiences & outcomes No guarantee of positive experiences & outcomes –Especially for students with disabilities & students who struggle

14. Current Research Suomi, Collier & Brown, 2003 cont Suomi, Collier & Brown, 2003 cont –What does this mean for teachers: Teachers must be more understanding, accepting and respectful of all kids Teachers must be more understanding, accepting and respectful of all kids Teachers must help kids be more understanding, accepting and respectful of all others Teachers must help kids be more understanding, accepting and respectful of all others Teachers must pay attention to all interactions and help kids take both personal and social responsibility Teachers must pay attention to all interactions and help kids take both personal and social responsibility

15. Current Research Effects of types of walking activities on actual choices by adolescent female physical education students Effects of types of walking activities on actual choices by adolescent female physical education students –Prusak & Darst, 2002; JTPE –Findings: Adolescent females prefer activities that are more social and game-like in nature, but will chose more competitive activities over exercise / fitness activities Adolescent females prefer activities that are more social and game-like in nature, but will chose more competitive activities over exercise / fitness activities

16. Current Research Prusak & Darst, 2002 continued Prusak & Darst, 2002 continued –What does this mean for teachers: Teachers need to move past an authoritative, traditional model to a model that in more in line with the lifetime physical activity model Teachers need to move past an authoritative, traditional model to a model that in more in line with the lifetime physical activity model Create new activities that promotes social interaction Create new activities that promotes social interaction

17. In the News Obesity turning into major threat for nation’s kids (Seattle Times, Feb. 4, 2004) Obesity turning into major threat for nation’s kids (Seattle Times, Feb. 4, 2004) Measure 30 fails (any paper in Oregon) Measure 30 fails (any paper in Oregon)

18. Why become a Teacher? Why not! If you care about kids, their health & their future