1. Physical Education Programs and Professions
Chapter 12
Physical Education Programs and Professions

2. Exemplary Physical Education Programs
Comprehensive health-related Elementary School Model
Recognizes that children are unlikely to get sufficient physical activity in the time allotted
Emphasizes “on learning motor skills and development lifelong movement skills”
Children develop their own portfolio and carry with them through the elementary years
Stresses strong parent-education component
Home-based activity program included

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Preschool programs
Private sector
Childcare, exercise, motor development, and social development activities
Caters to parents with disposable income
Still, little it known about effects of early activity program of young children

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High School Lifetime Physical Activity Program
Students continually involved with self assessments
They set goals, monitor progress, and make changes
Besides fitness, nutrition, safety, and stress management are included
Consistent with preparing students to take active control of their health as adults

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Upper Elementary Sport Education Program
Sport oriented curriculum
Students are players, coaches, referees, and scorekeepers
Competition is highly involved with all participants

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High School Personal Growth Curriculum
Based on Hellison’s social development model (1978)
3 parts per week based on:
skill development
fitness activities
sharing and cooperation
Personal contracts are used to develop self responsibility

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Elementary Adventure Program
Focus on adventure activities
Elements of risk, adventure, and cooperation are woven into curriculum
Field trips are incorporated for practice and outside experiences
High School Fitness Emphasis
Involves individual goals and lifestyle outcomes
Wellness courses including nutrition to stress management
Lifetime sports also becomes a requirement

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Research-based National Elementary Program
Focused on dissemination through nonprofit organization
Offered assistance to school districts, educators, and teachers nationwide
Prepares children to be physically fit, manage their own behavior, and make healthy choices in nutrition

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Early Elementary Movement Program
Based on movement skills vs. sport skills
No competition is allowed
Learning is success oriented
Children make decisions based on prompts from the teacher

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Comprehensive High School Program
All students participate in fitness courses
Elective programs allow choices by students
Sport education model is used within the curriculum
Curriculum provides choices for all students

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“New PE” at Middle School
Goals include: lifetime activity, understanding how to monitor and direct own efforts
“Health club” concept for day 1, cardio day, and lifetime activity days
Use of technology is present
Progress is monitored and evaluated

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High School Program Emphasizing Community Linkages
Partnering with community, professional, and private sector sports organizations
Students gain knowledge how activities are done in the community
Allows the use of equipment and facilities that most have no access to
Wellness Curriculum
Wellness initiative
Helps build healthy lifestyles
Everyone, including parents benefits as well as community

13. What Makes These Programs Work?
Common characteristics
Leadership is exhibited to start program and maintain sufficiently
Main theme or focus in each program
All programs tend to be exciting
Coaching role is diminished

14. Technology in Physical Education
Examples of usage:
Heart rate monitors
Web sites
Online master’s degrees
Pedometers
Use of internet
Online newsletters
Software fitness evaluations
Video

15. What Do PE Teachers Do? Plan lessons Manage groups
Collaborate with others
Continue professional development activities
Counsel students
Represent their schools

16. Preparing to Become a PE Teacher
Level of certifications
Teaching specialties
Field experience
Understanding NAPSE teaching standards (Table 12.2)

17. Physical Education Programs and Professions
Chapter 12
Physical Education
Programs and Professions