Introduction to Elementary Physical Education Ch 1 Physical

Introduction to Elementary Physical Education Ch 1

Physical Education Benefits �Improve short- and long-term health �Develop basic strength and stamina �Knowledge, skills, attitudes to maintain healthy lifestyle �Daily routine �Develop healthy bones, muscles, joints �Muscular strength, flexibility, balance, coordination

Physical Education Benefits �Exercise – planned & structured physical activity, producing repetitive bodily movement �Cognitive benefits �Reduce stress �Social benefits �Emotional benefits �Self esteem

Physical Education �Amount of Phys Ed taught decreasing in schools �Level of teachingprofessional

5 Focus Areas �Physically • • • Educated Person: perform variety of activities Physically fit Participates regularly Knows benefits Values healthy lifestyle

Physical Education �Become active for a lifetime �Students need amble time to practice skills at appropriate level of difficulty

Terms �Physical Activity – body mvmt produced by skeletal muscles, results in energy expended �Physical Fitness – measure of person’s ability to do physical activities, combination of endurance, strength, or flexibility �Exercise – planned, structured physical activit

Terms �Sports skills – fundamental motor skills in competitive situations �Fundamental skills – basic motor actions or movement patterns �Physical Education – planned, sequential program to develop basic fundamental skills

Role of Physical Educator �Help gain confidence �Foster positive attitudes �Respect differences among individuals �Promote engagement in physical activity �Feel safe physically and psychologically �Personal and social responsibility �Planned sequential programs to meet standards

Role of Physical Educator �Inspire children to remain active �Make learner believe can do activity

Impact of Physical Educator �Can have negative impact on student toward activities �Poor motivation �Learned behavior �Positive impact �Recognize your view on activities

Impact of Physical Educator �Content development �Appropriate teaching practices �You set the tone for learning

Physical Education Changing �PE moving away from low organized games • Dodgeball, relay races, red rover, etc �Not provide development of skills, embarrassing �Need to develop motor skills �Have meaningful learning objectives

New PE �Engaging, exciting, variety of activities �Fun, creative learning �Develop fundamental skills �Heart-rate, problem solving, cooperation �Fitness stations, dance

Effective Teaching �Create positive learning environment • Safe, energetic, fun, planning, student engagement �Good Communication • Smile, positive reinforcement �Knowledgeable • Knows content, comfort level

Effective Teaching �Meaningful feedback • Specific, pos & neg. , not criticize �Stimulating Learning Task • Structure, skill progression �Student Achievement • Opportunities to practice, success rate, 80% of class succeed, motivation