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Should I become a Physical Education Teacher??

by Joe

Jul 29, 2008

I am looking for a career change and my background currently is a financial advisor. I am thinking of going for my Masters Degree in Physical Education. How are the jobs as a Physical Education teacher? Any advice would help with my decision.

Sassy On 7/29/08, Joe wrote: > I am looking for a career change and my background > currently is a financial advisor. I am thinking of going > for my Masters Degree in Physical Education. How are the > jobs as a Physical Education teacher? Any advice would > help with my decision.

I will say that IF you really believe in teaching ...See More

Aug 2, 2008

Paco On 8/02/08, Sassy wrote: > On 7/29/08, Joe wrote: >> I am looking for a career change and my background >> currently is a financial advisor. I am thinking of going >> for my Masters Degree in Physical Education. How are the >> jobs as a Physical Education teacher? Any advice would >> help with my decision. > >...See More

Aug 2, 2008

Lindsey On 8/02/08, Paco wrote: > On 8/02/08, Sassy wrote: >> On 7/29/08, Joe wrote: >>> I am looking for a career change and my background >>> currently is a financial advisor. I am thinking of going >>> for my Masters Degree in Physical Education. How are the >>> jobs as a Physical Education teacher? Any advic...See MoreOn 8/02/08, Paco wrote: > On 8/02/08, Sassy wrote: >> On 7/29/08, Joe wrote: >>> I am looking for a career change and my background >>> currently is a financial advisor. I am thinking of going >>> for my Masters Degree in Physical Education. How are the >>> jobs as a Physical Education teacher? Any advice would >>> help with my decision. >> >> >> I will say that IF you really believe in teaching Physical >> Education, it is your passion and you will do the best for >> your students, then I say go for it. I have seen too many >> people get into this subject area for an easy paycheck, just >> throw out the balls and let students have free play. That >> is not the purpose of Physical Education. It does this >> subject a disservice and makes people look at it as >> worthless so they want to get rid of it. I have seen both >> men and women do amazing things and I have seen vice versa. >> >> Also, if you are going for your MS, it may not give you the >> opportunity to take activity based classes. Mine was more >> pedagogy based so it was beyond those type of classes. I >> would say take some of those classes. This will really give >> you an idea as to what age group you want to teach. >> Hopefully, you get some actual teaching experience with >> different age groups. Another thing that you could do is >> you could see if a school would allow you to come and >> observe their PE teacher(s). Try to find a school with a >> really good, progressive program. By the way, where are you >> located? > > > I agree with Sassy, make sure you take some activity classes > even if they are not required. You need a good repertoire of > activities to pick from throughout the year. I got into > teaching five years ago and can already notice the difference > between the PE teachers who love the subject and those who look > at it as an easy job or do it in order to coach. Other > teachers in the building notice, too.

Yep, don't do it unless it's your passion. Observing someone is wonderful, but you'll know if it's your niche once you have a turn at it. Ask ahead of time if you can teach a segment of an activity to get a taste of how kids respond to you. If it's not fun for them, or for you, the important information you have to share is meaningless. Please always have a reason to back up what you teach. It's true that too many people view our profession as a "roll out the ball" job. We fight that stigma every day, but if you enjoy teaching kids how to be fit and healthy that fact isn't so weighty.

Aug 11, 2008

Tony On 8/11/08, Lindsey wrote: > On 8/02/08, Paco wrote: >> On 8/02/08, Sassy wrote: >>> On 7/29/08, Joe wrote: >>>> I am looking for a career change and my background >>>> currently is a financial advisor. I am thinking of going >>>> for my Masters Degree in Physical Education. How are the >>...See MoreOn 8/11/08, Lindsey wrote: > On 8/02/08, Paco wrote: >> On 8/02/08, Sassy wrote: >>> On 7/29/08, Joe wrote: >>>> I am looking for a career change and my background >>>> currently is a financial advisor. I am thinking of going >>>> for my Masters Degree in Physical Education. How are the >>>> jobs as a Physical Education teacher? Any advice would >>>> help with my decision. >>> >>> >>> I will say that IF you really believe in teaching Physical >>> Education, it is your passion and you will do the best for >>> your students, then I say go for it. I have seen too many >>> people get into this subject area for an easy paycheck, just >>> throw out the balls and let students have free play. That >>> is not the purpose of Physical Education. It does this >>> subject a disservice and makes people look at it as >>> worthless so they want to get rid of it. I have seen both >>> men and women do amazing things and I have seen vice versa. >>> >>> Also, if you are going for your MS, it may not give you the >>> opportunity to take activity based classes. Mine was more >>> pedagogy based so it was beyond those type of classes. I >>> would say take some of those classes. This will really give >>> you an idea as to what age group you want to teach. >>> Hopefully, you get some actual teaching experience with >>> different age groups. Another thing that you could do is >>> you could see if a school would allow you to come and >>> observe their PE teacher(s). Try to find a school with a >>> really good, progressive program. By the way, where are you >>> located? >> >> >> I agree with Sassy, make sure you take some activity classes >> even if they are not required. You need a good repertoire of >> activities to pick from throughout the year. I got into >> teaching five years ago and can already notice the difference >> between the PE teachers who love the subject and those who look >> at it as an easy job or do it in order to coach. Other >> teachers in the building notice, too. > > > Yep, don't do it unless it's your passion. Observing someone is > wonderful, but you'll know if it's your niche once you have a turn > at it. Ask ahead of time if you can teach a segment of an > activity to get a taste of how kids respond to you. If it's not > fun for them, or for you, the important information you have to > share is meaningless. Please always have a reason to back up what > you teach. It's true that too many people view our profession as > a "roll out the ball" job. We fight that stigma every day, but if > you enjoy teaching kids how to be fit and healthy that fact isn't > so weighty.

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