10-17-2017, 01:12 PM
(10-17-2017, 12:20 PM)StLucieBengal Wrote: It’s just a professional courtesy to give someone who has put In the work.
If you choose to not give a professional courtesy then that’s on you.
https://www.teacher.org/career/pe-teacher/
Quote:Physical Education teachers are commonly referred to as P.E. teachers or gym teachers. P.E. teachers are skilled and educated in physical education and athletic training. Gym teachers are knowledgeable about the human body and a wide variety of sports including basketball, gymnastics, football, baseball, tennis, and aerobics.
Qualities of a PE Teacher
Gym teachers are usually enthusiastic, physically fit, patient, and excellent communicators. They positively influence their students both physically and mentally. These teachers must be able to prepare lessons while maintaining students' physical needs, apprehensions, and challenges in mind.
These teachers have the capacity motivate students to perform physical activities while making them competitive and cooperative at the same time.
Benefits
Becoming a P.E. teachers comes with many benefits including health, retirement, and a great schedule. In regard to career growth, as a teacher gains experience, they may advance to department administration positions such as athletic directors or physical education directors. In addition, unlike many other teachers, gym teachers rarely have to grade homework on their time off.
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Education Requirements for Teaching PE
Those who wish to teach Physical Education in the public sector are required to possess at least a Bachelor's Degree as well as a state-issued license to teach P.E. Licensure can be attained through the completion of a teacher education program focused on health and fitness. The teacher education program must be accredited by CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation).
Many colleges and universities offer "joint" or "blended" degree programs which allow aspiring teachers to earn their Bachelor's Degree and Teaching Certification simultaneously. However, prospective teachers can enroll in a teacher education program after they have completed a Bachelor's Degree as well. Most states also offer alternative paths to becoming a P.E. teacher, such as internship programs.
Teacher preparation programs often focus on pedagogy, teaching methods, and actual field experience as a student teacher. Classes in the program may include health teaching methods, kinesiology, exercise physiology, recreational sports, aerobics, and applied physical education.
Pre-service P.E. teachers learn how to plan and present concepts to students of varying abilities and backgrounds.
Tests to Pass for Teaching PE
Physical education teachers in public schools are also required to take and pass all state licensing exams. In order to become a gym teacher, the candidate must pass a subject matter competence exam that focuses on physical education. A general exam is usually required as well. Competency exams vary from state to state and should be taken in the state where you wish to teach.
The exact licensing requirements vary depending on the state.
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Each state has different requirements for becoming a certified teacher. To find out specific requirements, click on your state.
That's from teacher.org. Seems actual teachers aren't triggered by not using your preferred nouns.
