1. ©2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Teaching and Coaching Careers in Physical Education and Sport Chapter 11

2. ©2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. 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?

3. ©2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. 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?

4. ©2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. 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.)

5. ©2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. 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

7. ©2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. High Quality Programs (NASPE) Help students develop health-related fitness, physical competence, and cognitive understanding of the many different facets of physical activity. Focus on meeting the developmental needs of students and developing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes essential to adopting a healthy and physically active lifestyle Essential features opportunity to learn incorporation of meaningful content appropriate instruction.

8. ©2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Qualities of Effective Teachers Organizational skills Communication skills Instructional skills Motivational skills Human relations skills

9. ©2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. INTASC Competencies Content knowledge Diverse learners Instructional Strategies Motivation Active engagement Positive learning environment Planning Assessment strategies Systematic reflection Professional development Learning community

10. ©2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. NASPE Beginning Teacher Standards Content knowledge Growth and development Diverse learners Management and Motivation Communication Planning and Instruction Learner Assessment Reflection Collaboration Technology

11. ©2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Conducting Quality Programs Opportunity to learn Qualified, physical education specialists who can skillfully implement developmentally appropriate physical education program Sufficient instruction time 150 minutes/week elementary level 225 minutes/week middle and high school level Adequate facilities and equipment

12. ©2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Conducting Quality Programs Meaningful content sequenced and organized Variety of motor skills Fitness education Enhancement of learning in three domains Helps students incorporate regular physical activity into their lives

13. ©2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Conducting Quality Programs Provision of appropriate instruction Inclusion of all students in developmentally appropriate physical activity Physical activity is valued for it’s contribution to health and life Assessment of student learning conducted on a regular basis

14. ©2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. 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

15. ©2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. 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.

16. ©2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. 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

17. ©2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. 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.

18. ©2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Adapted Physical Education National Standards Human development Motor behavior Exercise science Measurement & evaluation History & philosophy Unique attributes of learners Curriculum theory and development Instructional design & planning Teaching Consultation & staff development Student & program evaluation Continuing education Ethics Communication www.cortland.edu/APENS/15standards.htm

19. ©2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. 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

20. ©2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. 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

21. ©2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. 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.

22. ©2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. NASPE Domains of Coaching Competency Philosophy and ethics Safety and injury prevention Physical conditioning Growth and development Teaching and communication Sports skills and tactics Organization and communication Evaluation

23. ©2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. 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)

24. ©2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. 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

25. ©2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. 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

26. ©2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. 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